Initially as lead boatbuilder and teacher on the construction of a St Ayles Skiff with local school children. From February through June project manager on extensive repair of "Orcuan" 30ft traditional clinker built Birlinn. Including complete internal refit, reframing, replacing planking and finish work. Training and supervising semi-skilled and unskilled volunteer labour was a large part of this job. Continue to be involved with the work of the Gal Gael Trust and use their workshop.

Ben Duffin Boatbuilding provide a high quality professional marine service. We have a strong focus on traditional timber boat building and repair, however we also have extensive experience with contemporary boat building techniques including plywood, epoxy, strip planking and GRP. We undertake new builds and repair work on a commissioned basis throughout Glasgow and South West Scotland. Operating out of the Gal Gael Trusts's unique workshop in the heart of Govan, we are Scotland's only… Show more Ben Duffin Boatbuilding provide a high quality professional marine service. We have a strong focus on traditional timber boat building and repair, however we also have extensive experience with contemporary boat building techniques including plywood, epoxy, strip planking and GRP. We undertake new builds and repair work on a commissioned basis throughout Glasgow and South West Scotland. Operating out of the Gal Gael Trusts's unique workshop in the heart of Govan, we are Scotland's only social justice boat building company. We have the tools, equipment and space to tackle big projects and small. Show less

Mate on 96' topsail schooner. Extensive cruising and charter work throughout western UK and France. Continual maintenance of the ship and significant improvement of rigging including addition of new spliced halyards and full ratlines on the foremast.

Participated in work on Cornubia, Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter and Johanna Lucretia, Topsail Schooner.