Adrian Morgan in praise of Iain Oughtred and Collano Semparoc polyurethane wood glue

Now we’re into the amateur boat building season, a series of posts from professional boatbuilder and writer Adrian Morgan about building an Oughtred Caledonia Yawl using a kit from Jordan Boats seem particularly relevant. At the time of writing, the latest post is here – as the project progresses you’ll have to navigate his site to … Continue reading “Adrian Morgan in praise of Iain Oughtred and Collano Semparoc polyurethane wood glue”

BBA student launches Iain Oughtred glued clinker rowing boat

Photos by Jenny Steer and Becky Joseph This 9ft 6in Iain Oughtred-designed glued clinker dinghy built by Boat Building Academy student Alex Kennedy hit the water for the first time at the BBA’s student launch day back in December. Built to Oughtred’s Sea Hen plans, she is named Gracious Lady, and is planked in Robbins … Continue reading “BBA student launches Iain Oughtred glued clinker rowing boat”

Boat Building Academy students build an Iain Oughtred Humble Bee dinghy

    Photos by Emma Brice and Rebecca Joseph Boat Building Academy students Kyle Paternoster and Rob Hounslow made a traditionally-built clinker pram dinghy to plans by Iain Oughtred and sailed it for the first time on their course’s student launch day. The 7ft 9in dinghy made to Oughtred’s Humble Bee design is planked in sweet chestnut … Continue reading “Boat Building Academy students build an Iain Oughtred Humble Bee dinghy”