Category Archives: Restoration and repair

An invitation to the BBA summer student launch

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

Click on the image for a larger view Once again, we’re invited to celebrate with the Boat Building Academy class of September 2012 as they gather at Lyme Regis harbour to launch boats built as part of their 38-week boat building … Continue reading →

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A great IBTC student boat builder’s weblog

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

I very much like IBTC student Philip Lane’s weblog – it shows a real pride in what he’s learning to do and what the college does, and boy does he adore the boats he works on. And so he should. … Continue reading →

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Does anyone you know deserve an award for their contribution to conserving and operating historic vessels?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

Previous winners hard at work National Historic Ships is calling for nominations for a volunteer or group of volunteers for the Marsh Volunteer Awards, which recognise and thank those who have made a significant contribution to the conservation or operation … Continue reading →

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