EVENTS
All the latest events from National Historic Ships UK, our Shipshape Network projects, and the UK historic vessel sector. Holding an event you'd like us to promote? Email us at info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk
Course: Sail Making
21-25 September 2026, Orkney College, Stromness, Orkney Islands. Taught by award-winning sail maker Mark Shiner.
Taster Days at the Boat Building Academy
9 October 2026, 5 March + 30 July + 8 October 2027, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis
Course: Riveting
12-15 October 2026, Stephenson Railway, Tyneside. From BESTT, the Boiler & Engineering Skills Training Trust.
Boat Restoration Experience Days at Pioneer Sailing Trust
17th October, 14th November, & 13th February 2027. At Pioneer Sailing Trust, Brightlingsea, Essex. Age 14+.
UK Maritime Heritage Forum 2026
20-22 October, Historic Dockyard Chatham Kent. Annual conference and networking event.
Course: Traditional Navigation with Tom Cunliffe
16-20 November 2026, 15-19 November 2027, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis, Dorset