Traditional Cornish Boat Builder

About Charlie

Charlie’s workshop is between St. Agnes and Perranporth, on the north Cornwall coast.

Charlie is passionate about traditional wood working techniques and tools, being creative when ever an opportunity presents itself.

Charlie discovered the love of boats through competitive rowing. Living and breathing the sport, constantly searching to refine the art of the perfect stroke and rhythm. He represented Great Britain as a junior, and went on to row at Oxford Brookes University before turning his hand to coaching.

In a change of career, Charlie decided to follow his passion for working with wood, and completed the Boat Building course at Falmouth Marine School. Whilst there, he and fellow students built the Energy 2, a Cornish Pilot Gig.

In his spare time, Charlie rows for St. Agnes gig club. He is also an RNLI crew member for the St Agnes Lifeboat.