Who we are
Women In Boatbuilding is a thriving community created to support and inspire women working in boatbuilding and related trades.
What we do….
WIBB Directors...
Together we are looking to expand the activity and support for women working hands-on in boatbuilding and related industries.
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What we do….
- Showcase women working in the industry on Instagram profile, where it all began
- Mentoring programme – to support women at the start of their careers. If you’re interested in being a mentor or mentee, please get in touch for more details and how to apply
- Socials – monthly zoom socials for boatbuilders to chat and support each other. In person socials to follow!
- Building a diverse industry, leading with gender – supporting companies and colleges, such as the Boat Building Academy and Practical Boat Owner, helping them to re-balance their gender diversity
- Workshops – women’s-only practical workshops to empower women to learn new hands’-on skills in a friendly, calm, non-judgemental space
WIBB Directors...
Together we are looking to expand the activity and support for women working hands-on in boatbuilding and related industries.
- Belinda Joslin - founder of WIBB
- Gail McGarva – Award-winning heritage clinker boatbuilder and story-teller
- Amy Stringfellow – Boatbuilder, Boatbuilding tutor, Cornwall Marine Skills’ Training and Boatbuild apprenticeship leader
- Heike Lowenstein – Boatbuilder, Education Consultant, Photographer and Atlantic rower
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