What is Clinker Construction?

Clinker construction, also known as lapstrake, is a method of boat building where the edges of the hull planks overlap. This technique originated in Northern Europe and was notably used by the Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, Frisians, and Scandinavians. Klinker construction is characterized by its overlapping seams,…[Read more]

You are cordially invited to our next online workshop on 18 April 2024 from 14:00-15:30 CET.

HOW CAN TRADITIONAL BOATBUILDING KNOWLEDGE BE SHARED DIGITALLY?

Join us for an enlightening exploration of the intersection of tradition and technology in the world of boatbuilding. Discover how modern advances are shaping the future of this ancient…[Read more]

You are cordially invited to our next online workshop on 18 April 2024 from 14:00-15:30 CET.

HOW CAN TRADITIONAL BOATBUILDING KNOWLEDGE BE SHARED DIGITALLY?

Join us for an enlightening exploration of the intersection of tradition and technology in the world of boatbuilding. Discover how modern advances are shaping the future of this ancient…[Read more]

You are cordially invited to our next online workshop on 18 April 2024 from 14:00-15:30 CET.

HOW CAN TRADITIONAL BOATBUILDING KNOWLEDGE BE SHARED DIGITALLY?

Join us for an enlightening exploration of the intersection of tradition and technology in the world of boatbuilding. Discover how modern advances are shaping the future of this ancient…[Read more]

Have you already had a look around the portal? How do you find it? Does it offer everything you need? What do you miss? Do you have any suggestions for improvement?

You are cordially invited to explore the portal with all its content and functions and then complete a short online questionnaire. The survey is anonymous and should take about 5-10…[Read more]

Have you already had a look around the portal? How do you find it? Does it offer everything you need? What do you miss? Do you have any suggestions for improvement?

You are cordially invited to explore the portal with all its content and functions and then complete a short online questionnaire. The survey is anonymous and should take about 5-10…[Read more]

Have you already had a look around the portal? How do you find it? Does it offer everything you need? What do you miss? Do you have any suggestions for improvement?

You are cordially invited to explore the portal with all its content and functions and then complete a short online questionnaire. The survey is anonymous and should take about 5-10…[Read more]

Have you already had a look around the portal? How do you find it? Does it offer everything you need? What do you miss? Do you have any suggestions for improvement?

You are cordially invited to explore the portal with all its content and functions and then complete a short online questionnaire. The survey is anonymous and should take about 5-10…[Read more]

This is another EU project dedicated to reviving and promoting the profession of shipbuilding in Europe by making knowledge and techniques available in digital form. The Traditional Maritime Skills project (www.boat-building.org) ended about 10 years ago, but fortunately some of the gathered knowledge is still available. Similar to the All Hands…[Read more]

Dear Shipwrights from all over Europe,

Welcome to this new forum, created to provide a platform where you can share your passion for boatbuilding, preserve traditional knowledge and initiate innovative learning methods to inspire young professionals for your craft.

Boatbuilding has a long and rich tradition in Europe, with craftsmanship and…[Read more]