Category Archives: Modern boatbuilding

Modern and plywood boatbuilding and plans

First shots from the Boat Building Academy spring student launch

These shots from from a wet, grey and blustery Boat Building Academy student launch at Lyme earlier this week. I gather it was a great day, with several past graduates joining in the fun with their own boats – and … Continue reading

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Beale Park Boat Show this weekend

  The Beale Park Boat Show runs from this Friday to Sunday (7th – 9th June, 2013) at Lower Basildon in Berkshire. The organisers say that this year’s event is looking good – exhibitor bookings are strong, there new attractions … Continue reading

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Damien O’Grady reports on sailing Murray Isles Aurette dinghy

Australian Damien O’Grady has sent us this photo and a short report of his experience of sailing Murray Isles’ Aurette small Auray punt design. Auray punt fans may remember he wrote a short report of his experience of building the boat a while … Continue reading

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