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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.

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

Classic Boat – Class of May 21 Launch Day – May 2022

Read all about the Class of May ’21 launch day in the May issue of Classic Boat magazine!

Water Craft – Jonathan Sheldon ‘ElizaS’ Gartside Design – May 2022

BBA grad Jonathan Sheldon (Class of February 2019) has a piece in the current issue of Water Craft magazine about ‘ElizaS’ –

New Signage at the Boat Building Academy – March 2022

On Friday, the team at Creative Solutions installed our new signage on the East wall. We think it looks great!