Jarrett Bay Boatworks won the Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge cabinetry crown for works in high gloss cherry veneer on their 77-foot Blank Check yacht.

Balnk Check yacht

Experts from the fields of woodworking media, furniture making/manufacturing and woodworking education formed the panel of judges for this national competition. Judges’ decisions are in large part based on the quality of execution, and the greatest optimisation of material. “Technique is important, as is the originality of the work piece,” said judge Thomas Tuck. “Really, we look for functional design that is unusual and bends the boundaries, expressing something that hasn’t been done before.” Publisher of CabinetMaker+FDM, Tim Fixmer added “The entries represent the very best of our industry, from the students to the time tested pros.

Excited about being bestowed with this honour from the woodworking industry at large, Jarrett Bay President Randy Ramsey commented, “Just like our boats, wood veneer’s seamless rich look is timeless and helps our boats to hold their value. The added bonus of repairability, given the rough course some of our vessels can take, allow our craftsmen to ensure our boats maintain their distinguished style for the generations that may come to use them.” Veneer Technologies is one of the woodworking industry’s largest manufacturers of high quality face veneer, sheet veneer and edgebanding, sourcing wood species worldwide. Ramsey continued, “To receive this international recognition, and from outside of the marine industry, is something our family of craftsmen and boat owners should surely be proud of.”