The 2026 Shipwrights’ Apprentice Lectures

Last Updated on 28/01/2026

The aim of the Lectures programme is to inspire and motivate young people employed in the UK’s £3bn super yacht, boat design and boat building industry,
In 2011 The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, with the support of the University of Southampton, laid the foundation for a series of Annual Lectures to be presented to apprentices, young shipwrights, students and graduates by invited industry leaders. The purpose being to inspire and motivate young people engaged in the UK’s £3 billion unique international position in the super yacht, yacht and boat design and building industry. The annual lectures are held in Southampton each year and are free to all attendees.