CV.

Sebastian vanden Bogaerde CV

born 10th July 1974

tel: 07883032300 email: sebvandenbogaerde@outlook.com

website: vdbboatbuilding.co.uk

North Northumberland.

Statement.

Qualified wooden boatbuilder, experienced shipwright welder/plater, also general construction work. Registered self employed and fully insured.

List of skills.

carpentry/joinery, bench joinery

all aspects of wooden boat work traditional and modern

high quality varnishing etc.

welding in stick/low hydrogen and MIG, steel plating and fabrication

basic electrical and plumbing

Timber construction methods inc. balloon framing.

Decorating, tiling, kitchen installation etc.

Relevant Work Experience.

2018-current The National Trust Cliveden, Bucks.

Complete rebuild/restoration, ongoing maintenance, launch and retrieve etc of ‘Liddesdale’, a 27’clinker built Thames electric canoe built for Nancy Astor circa 1920

2024- self employed

major hull and deck repairs to cold moulded Fairey Atalanta yacht.

2018-2020- self employed

lead team rebuild ‘Planta Genesta’, a 32’ yacht on lines of Morecambe Bay Prawner built circa 1911. Complete hull replanking, extend and modify cockpit, design/install bulwarks, drill for stern tube and install all new stern gear inc replacement engine etc. Repaint and launch.

2012 Commercial Marine and Piling ltd. Welding/removal of existing piling work and load transfer for project to replace 24 no. piles under Brighton Pier.

2012-2018 Fowler Building Contractors

Site carpentry/joinery various locations Sussex and Hampshire, mostly local authority schools/libraries etc. Framing, window replacement, doors, kitchens bathrooms etc.

2012-2018 BP Norse Marine

Deckhand for towage company, Vessel handling and ropework, engine room maintenance and repair, maintenance of tug, crane barge, hopper barge, general crew duties.

2009/2012 TMP Marine

welding and plating barges, narrowboats, houseboats inc new build.

2005-2007 MSO Marine

general labourer at yard specialising in steel fabrication and vessel repair.

Full Clean Driving License.

Hobbies/interests include cycling, kite making and quilt making.

Education.

IBTC Portsmouth, Hampshire.

diploma and city & guilds traditional wooden boatbuilding distinction gained may 2017

Sir John Leman High School, Beccles, Suffolk.

3 A levels, art design, chemistry, english literature. 9 GCSE’s inc. english, maths, sciences.