Boat Building: Preserving an Endangered Craft

Boat building is more than just construction, it’s a craft shaped by time, precision, and tradition. In this film, we step inside the world of traditional wooden boat building, where every detail is done by hand and every technique has been passed down through generations. From shaping timber to assembling each component, this process reflects a level of skill that is becoming increasingly rare. Today, this craft is at risk of disappearing. With fewer people learning the trade and modern methods taking over, the future of traditional boat building is uncertain. Watch to find out why preserving this knowledge matters.