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Open Day – Saturday 15th April

Ever wondered what happens behind the workshop doors at the Boat Building Academy? Are you thinking in enrolling on our courses and want to know more?
Join us on Saturday 15th April 11:00 – 16:00 for our 2023 Open Day.

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.

Boat Building Academy @ The National Outdoor Expo

We are going to Birmingham from the 18-19th of March exhibiting in the National Outdoor Expo

The Guardian – Women in Boat Building

BBA graduates Gail McGarva (Class of September 2004) and Obioma Oji (Class of May 2021) feature in The Guardian.  Click here to read the article

Classic Boat Magazine- Women in Boatbuilding – October 2022

BBA grad Gail McGarva (Class of September 2004) features in the current issue of Classic Boat magazine in the ‘Women in Boat Building’ article. Obi

Lyme Online – 25th Anniversary Open Day – May 2022

The local Lyme Regis newspaper Lyme Online popped down to see us on the morning of our Open Day.

Wooden Boat Magazine- Graduate Alasdair Grant/Isle Ewe Boats – May 2022

BBA grad Alasdair Grant (Class of September 2009) features in the current issue of Wooden Boat magazine in the ‘Around the yards’ section. Isle Ewe