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Open Day 2024

Join us April 27th for our open day, if you want to learn everything about what we do this is the best

Furniture Exhibition – Friday 5th April 2024 @ 15:30 – 18:00

Our furniture students will be showcasing their final project as well as several pieces they have built during their time on the

Next Launch Day – 4th June 2024 @1500

Join us on Tuesday 4th June for the launching of the boats built by the 40-week Boat Building Class of August ’23.

Thank you!

Thank you! The Boat Building Academy is extremely grateful to the following organisations for their generous donations to support our student bursary

Boat Building Academy Newsletter 2023

As the sun sets on another eventful year here at the Boat Building Academy, it’s time to look back on the incredible

King’s Coronation bench unveiled at Lyme Regis

A solid oak, circular bench built at the Boat Building Academy (BBA) to commemorate the coronation of King Charles, has been unveiled

Boat Building Academy bursaries are making dreams come true

A range of new bursaries is allowing more people to pursue their dream careers at the world-renowned Boat Building Academy (BBA). The

Boat Building Academy gifted the “Rolls Royce of saws”.

The Boat Building Academy (BBA) at Lyme Regis now has the “Rolls Royce of saws” for it’s students, thanks to the generosity

Building a Better Marine Industry Through Effective Outreach

How one small Boat Building Academy is paving the way for Gender Equality in England’s Maritime Scene – An Article by Annie

Rob lays first plank on boat he hopes to row to glory

The first plank is in place on the new racing boat that Lyme Regis Gig Club will take to the World Pilot

The Women’s Workshop: Introduction to Woodwork

Our first Women’s Woodwork Workshop was a huge success, read more to learn about our inclusivity policy and our bursary for women.