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]

Not sure how many metres of line to buy for your sheets and halyards? Below is a mini-guide on the right length to buy. It is important to know some measurements of your boat:

P= height from boom to mainsail halyard exit
E= length from mast to mainsail halyard exit
J= distance from the front of the mast to the mainsail halyard
I= height from base…[Read more]

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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]