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Shipwrights-Students 5 months, 3 weeks agoGood morning,
When looking for the perfect boat for a renovation, picking it up in an other country can be a good idea to find exactly what you need. However, unlike cars, legistlation are very different, they are two things to take into consideration, and that beginners tend to forget:– You can keep the “flag” (pavillon) of another country.…[Read more]
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Shipwright-Shipwright 5 months, 3 weeks agoGood morning to all of you,
As the Nordic Clinkerboat tradition was inscribed in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2021, a question… -
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Shipwrights-Students 9 months, 2 weeks agoIf you buy a used sailboat for refurbishing, there are a few things you have to check in order to know which parts will need replacing. Of course check for leaks, but as well for soft spots !
Especially around chain plates, stanchions, mast tabernacle, cleats, and anything that “pierces” the deck, where water can stagnate. Take a small hard object…[Read more]-
useful tip!
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Shipwrights-Students 9 months, 2 weeks agoA nice video on the building of a Dinghy Sail boat, only using common power tools. It’s still a “modest” project, but it shows the steps and first principles of boat making.
Plus, if anyone wants to learn how to sail while learning how to build sailboats, a dinghy is definitely the best way to start both. -
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Shipwright-Shipwright 9 months, 2 weeks agoOne of the best way to meet new people from similar or symbiotic profession, is to meet them at an event. All throughout Europe they are a lot of maritime festivals, gathering maritim professionals and enthusiasts. However, they are not very recurrent
We can think of the Rouen Liberty Armada (France) – Next one in 2027
The Sail Bremerhaven…[Read more]-
There are a lot of festivals in Europe; maybe we should make a list of it?
Outside Europe are some very big ones: also one that is digital: visit and become a member for…
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Shipwrights-Students 9 months, 2 weeks agoEN
If anyone from the north of France is starting a ship restauration/refurbishment project, but doesn’t have nor the space, the tools, or the knowledge to get started, take a look at the maritime conservatory of Le Havre (Normandy).
There you can propose your project, rent a spot on their workshop, have access…[Read more]-
Hi Clement,
Do you know Mike from the https://www.skolarmor.fr/?
He takes about 12 (or 18?) students per year to teach them the things you proposed in your post.
For…
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Dingy vintage sailboat plans in the forum Shipwrights-Students 11 months, 3 weeks agoFor any one who wants to understand more of the “basic” part of boat making, or to even start a personnal building project. Here is a website with a nice repertoir of SmallBoatPlans. https://www.vintageprojects.com/sail-boats/build-small-sailboat-free-plans
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