Category Archives: Small boats

First shots from the Boat Building Academy spring student launch

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

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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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 Finesse rally on the Medway

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

Well, this looks like it was fun. Author and weblogger Nick Ardley and a bunch of other Finesse yacht folks around the Thames Estuary have held their first rally – it seems to have been a varied affair, with some weather, … Continue reading →

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