The Favourite Crew

Wooden boat fanatic since a small boy. Started restoring the sealing schooner "favourite" 4 years ago and in the process a business was born as a byproduct. Favourite boatworks is one of his proudest accomplishments as an artist and craftsman and he's looking forward to bringing an enjoyable experience..

Born in Sweden and spent the last decade in media and marketing across Sweden, Italy, the US, and Canada. Currently living aboard and restoring the Ed Monk Sr. designed 1949 wooden cruiser Ailsa Craig.

Growing up in the largest natural harbour I’ve always loved the sea and wanted to be in the trade.

Atya is the designated good boy of the yard, with the physique of a teddybear he brings a steady supply of serotonin to the crew.

After 3 years of apprenticeship in DARAK shipyard in Brittany and completing 2 diplomas in shipwrighting, I have spent time working on famous classic boats as Moonbeam IV and a lot of J class boats. I learned all the sailing culture and how to use the crafts I was building there.

Emerson started his love for sailing on his first day at Hollyburn Sailing Club learning the lines of dinghy sailing.
Years later after canoeing the salt and fresh waters around the lower mainland, it was time for a new adventure.

Ceara is new to the art of wooden boat restoration and is learning the lingo. She is in charge of all of the financials for Favourite Boatworks. This includes invoicing, payroll and A/

Daniel has been a keen treasure to have on board. After working in Sweden as a marine technician for several years he has proven to bring a mindset thirsty for nautical knowledge and lore.

James McConnell, born Frederick Lorne, grew up in Square Rig.
Captain of the Brigantine Playfair at 21, he went on to offshore
racing then boatbuilding. He sailed the Lady Jean, a reproduction
of a New York Bay sloop or Sandbagger most of his life.

Karen is the head honcho, the big cheese of the shipyard. She's seen more boatbuilding than most humans and while she can't hold a corking mallet, she can judge you for doing it wrong.