Skills & Services

Andy is a naval architect, boatbuilder, shipyard manager and technical author with more than forty-five years’ experience in the marine industry. Trained as a ‘hands-on’ boatbuilder and shipwright in 1974 he has worked in UK and Denmark restoring historic ships, yachts and boats and also ran his own boatyard. He has since set up, managed and consulted at shipyards, boatyards and marine projects in: England, Denmark, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, China, Scotland, Germany, Spain, Greece, Sweden, Gibraltar, USA & Singapore. Having been involved with the design, build, repair and Consultants

Chat Noir Productions is a one-stop video production company. Design creativity is in our DNA. We are flexible and adaptable. The creative flourishes most companies will charge you the earth for, come as standard. Shooting exclusively on broadcast quality HD, Chat Noir provides Creative Video Solutions for companies and organisations around the UK. Our multi-award winning crew can produce anything from an introductory web video for a small local business, to a broadcast commercial for a multi-national company. We can script an idea, take it through filming and editing, add computer animation

I have over 40 years experience boatbuilding and operating in the historic vessel restoration world. I can offer a compete service to charitable trusts to restore and operate historic vessels. Current Lottery funded projects I am involved with are the Kings Lynn cockle boat ‘Baden Powell’ and the Chelmer Lighter ‘Susan’. Consultants

East Anglia Yacht Surveys Ltd specialises in providing pre-purchase and insurance surveys on yachts and motor boats up to 150ft in length, in wood, GRP and steel construction. We can help you with the purchase of your boat, by identifying any defects and providing recommendations, and advising whether price renegotiation is necessary - and then help to keep your insurance costs low throughout your ownership.

Scotland's premier marina is located on the southern shores of the River Clyde, within 30 minutes travel time from Glasgow and its International Airport by direct road and rail links. Kip Marina is Scotland's gateway to some of the world's finest sailing waters, giving easy access for boat owners from all over the UK and Europe. There are 620 protected pontoon berths available 24 hours a day seven days a week for vessels up to 24m with a maximum draft of 3.5 metres. All pontoon berths are serviced with 240v power and fresh water points. The pontoons and wide water access channels make life

Good Wood Boat Company hand crafts wooden boats that gain the admiration of others, whether racing, or simply enjoying the water. The company specialises in new-build, restoration and repair of traditionally constructed wooden boats, both clinker and carvel, including: National Redwing – designed by Uffa Fox in 1938 Tideway – designed L.H.Walker in 1952 Yachting World Dayboat – designed G O'Brien Kennedy in 1949 International 12 foot dinghy – designed by G. Cockshott in 1913 Lake District rowing boats of various sizes The company, based in the English Lake District, is run by Stephen and Consultants

I am a boatbuilder and repairer who, from 1962 to 1980, was a time-served apprentice at Robsons of South Shields, working on traditional wooden boats, building ships' lifeboats, Trinity House tenders, foy boats, fishing vessels, pilot boats and harbour launches. I now operate from a boatshed with a slipway which can take vessels from 45 foot long, with a 14 foot beam. The top height clearance from cradle to roof is 21 foot aft and 18 foot 6 inches forward. The cradle is lowered down the slipway for entry to the boatshed at high tide, the boat is allowed to settle on the cradle and then hauled

A bespoke UK European International advanced marine yacht surveyors service specialising in composites. Award-winner from The Department for Innovation in composites. Marine surveys are to Lloyd's accredited certified standards. Over 35 years in the marine and aerospace industries. Accredited NDT standards are to BS EN 4179. Consultants

Ian Friel is a maritime historian with an international reputation. He has worked at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich and the Mary Rose Trust, and ran local museums at Littlehampton and Chichester in West Sussex. He is familiar with the sources for British maritime history from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Ian has worked extensively with maritime archaeologists and is an Expert Advisor for Historic England. Ian is the author of three books, The Good Ship (1995), The British Museum Maritime History of Britain and Ireland 400-2001 (2003) and Henry V’s Navy (2015), as well as many Consultants

• Custom Boat Upholstery, Deck Cushions & Mattresses – custom made to any shape and size in a variety of constructions and fabrics. Replace your tired, old cushions with comfortable new cushions for a new lease of life on board! • Specially Shaped Bedding for Boats – fitted sheets, duvets and mattress protectors to fit all boat beds! No more messy cabins or uncomfortable nights on board. • DRY-Mat Anti-Condensation Underlay – stops condensation build up under mattresses, preventing mould, mildew and unpleasant smells. • Top quality melamine crockery, unbreakable glasses and space saving pans –