Construction
Lofting
This course will take you through the fundamentals of practical lofting.
Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP)
This three day course is designed to take the beginner through from the initial introduction to the materials to laminating a hull section and repairs.
Fitting Out Course
Fitting-out of wooden, GRP and Steel hulls. Being primarily focused on wooden boats, most practical work will be undertaken upon wooden hulls. However the slight differences needed for GRP and Steel will be covered.
Fitting Out Course
Fitting-out of wooden, GRP and Steel hulls. Being primarily focused on wooden boats, most practical work will be undertaken upon wooden hulls. However the slight differences needed for GRP and Steel will be covered.
Introduction to Wooden Boat Survey.
An intensive introduction to wooden boat surveying, using in brokerage and in build vessels and projects.
Marine Plumbing and Electrics for Boatbuilders
Aimed at our own boatbuilding students this course is designed to equip them to install and maintain simple systems and to understand some of the requirements of the specialist marine electrician or plumber who might work along side them on a project.
Caulking
Learn how to caulk a boat using caulking cotton and Oakum. How to pay up the seams with putty and mastics and the techniques of pitching a deck. A practical course, with no assumptions on previous experience
Build Your Own Boat
This course gives the beginner or more advanced student a chance to build a boat of their choice (subject to certain criteria). No previous knowledge is assumed and all skills given will be directed towards achieving the successful outcome of the project.
Advanced Joinery and Furniture Construction
From Basic joinery to advanced techniques, this course will give students the skills and confidence to start designing and building their own furniture.
Basic Small Boatbuilding Course
This course gives the fundamental skills necessary for the construction of basic small craft.
