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This learning experience was developed to allow students to learn about Boleh, restoration and the skills involved in a hands on apprenticeship.

The Royalist Regatta offers the experience of the most exhilarating and unique challenges by taking part in two days of competitive sailing in the Solent. The Boleh Trust were pleased to be able to offer a sailing bursary to Sea Cadet Oliver Windsor to enable him to enjoy this experience and expand his skills in both sailing and team work.

L.C Oliver Windsor commented – “I had a great time and the crew was great to sail with. It is really good that there are organisations like the Boleh Trust who make it possible for Sea Cadets to have such a great opportunity.”

The Boleh Project want to send a huge thank you to all involved in the first Open Day since the HLF grant was awarded.

We had a fantastic day, with over 240 visitors, it was great to share Boleh’s story with so many people from the local community. Visitors ranged from those who had sailed on Boleh in the past, to people interested in maritime history and finding out about what our local young people are learning.

We have achieved so much since our HLF grant was awarded last year that it was lovely opportunity to invite members of the public in to see the Boleh Project. We look forward to our next open day on 30th June to update everyone on our progress.

A comment from one of our visitors.

“Awesome project providing lots of interest and new skills for a lot of young people. Important historic interest and maintenance of skilled talents in this country. Well done to all involved.”

We would also like to extended a further thank you to Southsea Choir, for providing such a lovely addition to our day. The sea shanties created a wonderful atmosphere and were well received by all.

Boleh’s restoration was on hold for one day only, while the team went sail training with Jolie Brise. Fantastic day had by all and it has left us all even more spurred on to get Boleh restored.

Big thanks to the Jolie Brise team for a great day.

We’d like to say thank you once again to the Payne-Gallwey Trust for their continued and generous support. It means a great deal to the Trust and our apprentices to have the regular support of Payne Gallwey as we move ever closer to restoring Boleh.

The Boleh Project will be opening the doors to the public on Sunday 28th April 2013, a chance to see a unique vessel.

Come and see first hand what we have been doing since receiving the HLF grant in Oct 2012.

* Talk to our apprentices, shipwrights and trustees
* See the restoration for yourself
* Find out more about our fascinating story
* Activities for children and adults alike
* Check out the sea shanties by Southsea Choir

So please come along to our workshop 199 Henderson Road, Eastney, PO4 9JF on Sunday 28th April from 1pm.

Another warm welcome to a new member of the restoration team. Dave Reason joins us as an experienced boatbuilder and restorer with knowledge of both old and new vessels. Dave will work alongside Brian and Chris and will support our work guiding the apprentices through their qualifications.

The Boleh team are excited to be currently working with students from Charter Academy on a digital learning experience. This 10 week learning experience has seen five students learn about Boleh, her history and her restoration through the use of media technology. The students have written, interviewed, filmed and edited material to enable them to create a short movie on their interpretation of the project. Please check out their progress through the gallery and look out for their finished video, which will be available to watch soon, please watch this space.

We have a few thank yous to send out over the last few days…

Thank you to the Solent MG Owners Club for inviting us to their club night to talk about our project, and for their kind donation to purchase a life jacket for Boleh when returned to the water

The second Thank you is to Studio 108 for their kind donation of their very talented design work for our new Boleh logo.