Not just Boats – FURNITURE!
Thirty years ago I was living in a tent in Southern Sudan near to the Ethiopian border. Nomadic tribes populated the area and occasionally they…
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Alex Hunter – reflecting on “one of the best life-choices I’ve ever made!”
A little bit about me before I joined the college I’ve always loved making things and I have been both practical and creative from an…
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A Passion for Wood
By Wyona’s owner Michael Rolfe The arguments against the use of wood for boats of all kinds are well known. Wood is weaker than steel…
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Two Brothers Two Gap Years
IBTC Lowestoft student gives advice to his brother: “Get as much out of this incredible experience as you can” 19-year-old Alex Hancock started the 47-week Boatbuilding…
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Excelsior Work-boat
The ‘Excelsior Work-boat’ is an exciting project for both staff and students. The ‘Excelsior’, an historic Lowestoft sailing trawler, and winner of the regional Flagship…
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Gary Breeze joins the staff at IBTC
IBTC welcomed a new storeman, Gary Breeze, who started in his role in June. Since 1993 Gary has run a successful carving and design studio specializing in…
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Our Lizzie
‘Our Lizzie’, like many of her film and TV colleagues, is undergoing restoration. A veteran performer she appeared in several films including ‘The French Lieutenant’s…
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Medieval Chet boat
Medieval Chet boat – We are really pleased and proud to announce that IBTC Lowestoft have been commissioned by the Broads Authority to build a replica of…
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IBTC gets a new website
The IBTC Lowestoft has rebuilt it’s website to make it tablet and mobile friendly. Please do let us have your feedback – good or bad…
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