Boat Building Academy

This is a great environment to immerse yourself in boatbuilding. There is a real buzz of energy and enthusiasm. The quality of the instruction is outstanding and you really learn a lot in the course of a week

BBA has fantastic instructors with a wealth of knowledge and passion for traditional boat building. The academy has a really nice and friendly atmosphere where people share and encourage each other to improve their skills and collaborate on amazing projects. Lyme Regis is also the idyllic backdrop for immersing yourself in boat building. For me its been a life changing experience.

I attended the 40 week boat building course in 2019. I learnt how to build wooden boats to industry standard and so much more - woodworking, lofting, finishing, project management, health and safety, team work, and a lot about life! The instruction is first rate, the tutors will always have time and patience for your questions, and assistance with the build is freely given. The course literally is about showing that you are capable of building a stunning boat from the ground up (or upside dow...

I attended the 40 week boat building course at the academy in 2006. My experience was excellent in every respect. We were taught everything from sharpening our tools, to tight seam carvel planking, epoxy systems, Simpson's rule, lofting... the list is too long to write here. My time at the academy set me up very well for working in the boat building industry, I have worked on a huge variety of vessels, from new builds in composite materials to restorations of tall ships and everything in betw...

The last day of the five day Wooden Boat Restoration course. It’s been a great week, covering lots of subject matter, terminology, types and uses of timber, building methods, techniques and lots of hands on practical work. Friendly and knowledgeable instructors who all have a passion for wooden boats. A great introduction course. I wish I could stay for longer!