Warming up for our upcoming steaming workshop!

In preparation of our upcoming workshop, we have painted the hull of our student boat and steamed some ribs into it, making sure that we have all the equipment, tools and materials ready for next week.

As always, steaming timber feels like magic - exciting, inspiring. The boat really does feel like a boat now - strong and sturdy.

One just can't stop looking at it...


To participate in our upcoming workshop (4th,5th and 6th of October) contact us:
ruiandanke@gmail.com
tel:0868243073

Swept deck in solid cedar

As part of a complete restoration of a 1969 Borensen Built Dragon, we laid this solid cedar swept deck. The advantage of using cedar is that it is very light. The disadvantage is that it is quite soft - so discipline is required in what shoes are allowed on board.

The cedar was relatively easy to bend and work with.

Our student boat is ready for timbering -out!

 The old west cork clinker boat we began lofting this time last year is now fully planked. Our series of workshops will now continue with steaming in the ribs and gunwhales.
The Steaming Workshop will be held on the 4th,5th and6th of October. Visit http://boatbuildingskills.blogspot.com/ for more details.