News and Events
Check out the latest news and events from historic vessels and Shipshape Network projects around the country.
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News
Maritime heritage projects awarded National Lottery funding
Pioneer Sailing Trust in Brightlingsea and Cellardyke Trust in Fife awarded more than £3m in grants
Steam Tug Portwey Trustees make announcement regarding tug's future
New Steam Boat Trust will be formed to manage both Portwey and Steam Tug Challenge
National Historic Ships UK launches Discounts Scheme
Brand-new Discounts Scheme exclusively for owners and custodians of vessels on the National Registers
Crowdfunder launched to help restore Steam Tug Cervia
£20,000 is needed so volunteers can restore her and begin tours and open days
2024 Flagship Steam Tug Challenge launches new crowdfunder
Help Challenge steam to Normandy for D-Day 80 commemorations
Paddle steamers Waverley and Kingswear Castle to meet on River Dart
Waverley Excursions announces 2024 South West, South Coast & Isle of Wight Timetable
Events
Course: Wooden Boat Restoration
Courses start 3 February & 21 July 2025, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis
Course: Modern Sail Making Techniques
10-14 February, 11-15 August 2025, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis
Course: Lofting Theory
Courses start 10 Feb, 12 May, 21 July, 22 Sept 2025, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk
Course: 40 Week Boat Building Course
Courses start February or September 2025, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis
Course: Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP)
Starting dates: 3 March, 19 May, 8 September, 24 November 2025, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk
Taster Days at the Boat Building Academy
7 March, 9 June, 10 October 2025, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis