WIBB Presents | Episode 1, The British Boat Builders 2023 Tour

This marks the first episode of a three-part series offering a glimpse into British Boat Builders in 2023. In this debut release, Annie Means – an American Fellowship student and filmmaker – ventured to England's South Coast to interview women working hands-on in boatyards.

The candid and insightful reflections showcase remarkable women in diverse boatyard roles, from shipwrights and laminators to an electrical apprentice; working in a wide variety of yards from industry giant, Sunseeker International, to small start-ups. All these boatbuilders share a fervent commitment to their craft and a belief in industry inclusivity.

The aim of the series is to celebrate the work of boatbuilders, create content that inspires others, and nurtures our thriving community of women actively involved in boatyard work.

We hope you enjoy Episode 1 – The South Coast

Produced by Belinda Joslin and Annie Means - 2023

#Britishboatbuilder2023tour

Thank you to Elizabeth Banks, Peter Collins, Sydney Fassam, Katie Hammond, Emma Mermaz-Rollet, Otto Marples, Clementine Mollier, Will Read, Obioma Oji, Betzy Shell, and the Lyme Regis Boat Building and Furniture Making Academy

Featured Boat Building Companies:
BlueTree Boat Builders: https://bluetreeboatbuilders.com/
Elephant Boatyard: https://elephantboatyard.co.uk/
Oyster Yachts: https://oysteryachts.com/
Ship to Shore Designs: https://www.shiptoshoredesigns.co.uk/
Sunseeker International: https://www.sunseeker.com/en

Learn more about Women in Boat Building:
Instagram:   / womeninboatbuilding  
Website: http://www.womeninboatbuilding.com/

Learn more about By All Means Productions:
Instagram:   / byallmeansproductions  
YouTube:    / @byallmeansproductions  
LinkedIn:   / posts  

Maritime Mosaics Substack: https://anniemeans.substack.com/?utm_...

Music: Spellbound by Siouxsie and the Banshees, Beyond the Time by Zakhar Valaha

Contents of This Video:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - What are you working on?
1:43 - What do you like about the build?
2:48 - What tools and materials are you using on this job?
3:40 - Have you overcome any challenges during the build?
4:39 - What have you learned?
5:50 - What do you love about what you do?
7:13 - What do you want to share about boatbuilding?
8:10 - Credits