Class of March - December 2007

They came from careers as diverse as Policeman and Nursery Nurse, Tree Surgeon and Mechanical Engineer.  Their average age is just over 31, but they range from 18 to fifty three.  Many came on the course to gain the skills  and City & Guilds qualification that would set them free to travel, some came to set themselves free from jobs they no longer wished to do, some just wanted a bit of a break from their 'real' lives.

They built traditional and glued clinker, cold molded, ply on frame and strip plank boats.  Some boats were built upside down, some right way up, but all were built under the watchful eye of course Instructor Justin Adkin.

The students took their final exam on 6th December and then put the final touches to their boats. Five boats were launched on Friday 14th December, the last day of the course.  It was a splendid achievement and a proud day.  ITV News (http://www.itvlocal.com/westcountry) were there to celebrate with us.  You can see their report at: 

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG9w52-uDjs

Follow the links on the Student Profile page to the boats and pictures of their launch and to the This Month page for photographs of the day.