Long course class of March 2009

The students in the class of March 2009 came to Lyme Regis from South Georgia, Belgium, Germany and England.  They had trained as sculptors, teachers, in disaster management and learnt African languages.  One owned 'The Christmas Store' in Texas.  But however diverse their backgrounds and homes they all had one common goal - to learn how to build boats to the best of their ability.

Some of the class of March 2009 with Instructor Mike Broome

Some of the students had no boat building or woodworking skills, others brought half a lifetime of experience to the course.  One brought 'Fang the Untouchable' (hamster)...

Their Course Instructor, Mike Broome, was giving his first lesson at the workbenches by 1100 on their first morning, and the pace didn't slacken for the rest of the course.  Click here for the student profiles and a photographic diary of the boats' builds.  For pictures of their launch day click here.

Some of the class of March 2009 without Instructor Mike Broome