Tag: boatbuilding

The deadline for the National Historic Ships annual photographic competition is the 31st August

Calder and Hebble Keel, Pauline, misty morning Winner - Gabrielle Lorenz

Low Tide Castletown IOM Highly Commended - Ian Kippax Maybird-post restoration sea trials Highly Commended - Mike Garlick Beer Lugger 2010 Winner - Jon Palmer

Some winning and commended entries from last year’s competition 

Photographers – the closing date for entries for the annual National Historic Ships photo competition is coming up fast. Have you entered yet? Perhaps there’s something in your camera right now that would make an entry?

Category B is likely to be of special interest to Intheboatshed.net readers, as it traditional maritime skills, and is intended to highlight hands-on maintenance of vessels, rigging, sailing and boatbuilding in the workplace or classroom.

The first prize is £1000, and category winners stand to win £250 to be spent on maritime training, equipment, tools or educational material – and the runner-up will receive a copy of the book Legendary Classic Yachts published by Adlard Coles Nautical.

Click here for more information.

 

John Krause’s Julie skiff fitted with an electric outboard

Julie skiff built by John Krause

This is John Krause on a fishing outing in his recently built Julie skiff made from ply and epoxy. He adapted the 15ft-something rowing skiff’s transom slightly for use with an electric outboard, but it still looks pretty well, don’t you think? Well done John!

There are more pictures at John’s weblog.

Julie skiff boat building plans are available to download for free here. Free plans for similar boats at 14 and 12ft are also available on this page.

 

 

Pete Williamson’s amazing photos of boats and boatbuilding in Vietnam

Pete Williamson's photos of Vietnam boats and boatbuilders

Pete Williamson's photos of Vietnam boats and boatbuilders Pete Williamson's photos of Vietnam boats and boatbuilders Pete Williamson's photos of Vietnam boats and boatbuilders

Pete Williamson's photos of Vietnam boats and boatbuilders Pete Williamson's photos of Vietnam boats and boatbuilders Pete Williamson's photos of Vietnam boats and boatbuilders

Pete Williamson's photos of Vietnam boats and boatbuilders Pete Williamson's photos of Vietnam boats and boatbuilders Pete Williamson's photos of Vietnam boats and boatbuilders

Pete Williamson's photos of Vietnam boats and boatbuilders Pete Williamson's photos of Vietnam boats and boatbuilders Pete Williamson's photos of Vietnam boats and boatbuilders

This remarkable set of photographs from a boatyard on the Vietnamese island of Kim Bong were taken by Pete Williamson recently while on holiday in the area. They are published with his permission.

Here’s what he says:

‘The islands of Kim Bong and Thanh Ha on the Thu Bon river near Hoi An are I believe subsidised to preserve the crafts and way of life of the people, and are a major tourist attraction.

‘The wooden boat would apparently take three months to build, and sell for $1000 US!

‘The ”coracles” are in some ways similar to Welsh coracles, but lack the plank seat, have a woven skin and are propelled by rocking rather than paddled. They are apparently raced but are also used to remove the fish caught in the large nets seen in the river.

‘Regards, Pete’

Thanks Pete! Some great shots of boatbuilding in Vietnam here – the net is particularly beautiful, and the boats themselves are extraordinary – I’ve never seen trunnels used this way before, except as a way of demonstrating that it’s possible.

In fact I’ve recently been given a number of photos from Vietnam, and will post some more of them shortly.