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Sharjah Traditional Boatbuilding Course

A six-week course in wooden boat construction and repair at the Sharjah maritime heritage yard.

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  • Source last examined: 14 October 2026
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Held in person, on site — an organiser is present for the whole activity.

A six-week course in wooden boat construction and repair at the Sharjah maritime heritage yard.

What you will get out of it

Timber selection and seasoning, traditional frame-and-plank construction, caulking and finishing, safe use of hand tools, and reading a boat plan.

The programme

Weeks 1-2: timber, tools and plans. Weeks 3-4: frames, planking and fastenings. Weeks 5-6: caulking, finishing and a completed hull section.

Who runs it, and who it is for

Who it is for
Young people aged 18 and over resident in the UAE
Ages
from 18 years
Duration
Six weeks, 90 hours
Schedule
Three days a week, 08:00 to 13:00

Where and when

Starts
Monday 1 March 2027
Ends
Friday 9 April 2027
Meeting point
Heritage yard gate, Sharjah

Before you come

What to bring
Work clothes and closed, sturdy shoes. All tools and safety equipment are provided on site.
Safety requirements
Every power tool is used under direct supervision. Eye and hand protection is provided and must be worn, and the workshop has a trained first-aider present.
Accessibility
Gravel tracks and a wadi crossing; the centre building is step-free.

Reviews and ratings

Average rating: 4.7 / 5 (3)

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Rating breakdown

★★★★★ 2
★★★★ 1
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Review

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I left with a skill I actually use

Sara M. · 26 Sep 2026

★★★★★

Sharjah Traditional Boatbuilding Course in Hatta is hands-on from the first hour — very little sitting and listening. The trainer demonstrated each step, then watched us do it and corrected us properly. I finished with something I can put on a CV and, more importantly, actually do. The group was small enough that everyone got attention.

Practical, patient teaching

Karim F. · 26 Sep 2026

★★★★★

I had almost no background before Sharjah Traditional Boatbuilding Course in Hatta, and I was worried I would hold the group back. I need not have been. The trainer went at a pace everyone could follow and stayed behind to help anyone who needed it. The workshop was properly equipped and the materials were clear. I would recommend it to anyone starting out.

Worth travelling for

Layla H. · 26 Sep 2026

★★★★

I travelled to Hatta specifically for Sharjah Traditional Boatbuilding Course and it was the right decision. The content is current — not the same slides you find everywhere — and the trainer answered every question with a real example from the trade. We left with notes, contacts and a clear idea of what to practise next. Good value for the time it takes.

Source: https://www.unesco.org/en/countries/ae — checked 14 October 2026 | Content origin: proposed ai

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