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A True Bluenoser - In More Ways Than One...

Our founder, Reginald "Teddy" Snyder.

Snyder's Shipyard's roots are deep in Nova Scotia heritage. The yard opened in 1876 as Leary's Shipyard and operated under their command until 1944 when it was purchased by Reginald "Teddy" Snyder; the name was subsequently changed to Snyder's Shipyard.

Today, Teddy's son Philip co-owns the yard with Wade Croft. Many of our shipwrights are second and third generation in their trade.

Besides our personal roots, we are proud to be part

Our Bluenose roots run deep.

of the schooner 'Bluenose' history. In March of 1994 'Bluenose II' was decommissioned, never to set sail again. Thankfully, the Bluenose II Preservation Trust Society was formed and major repair work was carried out by Snyder's Shipyard between 1 January 1995 and Mid April 1995. 'Bluenose II' was recommissioned 28 May 28 1995 and still sails today.

In May 2007 Snyder's Shipyard was announced as the builder for 'Bluenose IV', a second replica of the legendary schooner. The vessel will be built from the original W.J. Roué plans using traditional wooden shipbuilding skills. Construction will start July 2008 and will take a little more than two years; the site will be open to the public. For more information on the 'Bluenose IV' venture, click here.

Snyder's Shipyard is the exclusive authorized builder for new construction of the Bluenose Sloop, a 23' daysailer based on 'Bluenose' lines, designed by 'Bluenose' designer W.J. Roué. For more information on the Bluenose Sloop, click here.

MEET OUR TALENTED CORE TEAM

	Philip Snyder, Co-Owner Started with company in 1966. Master Shipbuilder since 1972. Semi-retired from day-to-day operations in 2006.
	Wade Croft, Co-Owner Certified Nova Scotia boatbuilder. Started with company in 1980, joined management team in 1999; first major project as manager was the construction of 'Theodore Too'. Became co-owner and general manager in 2006. Enjoys boating, fishing, spending time in his pool - and NASCAR, especially when Dale Earnhardt Jr. does well...
	Donna Hatt Started with company in 1995. Runs the office. Enjoys gardening, camping and spending time with her grandchildren.
	Dennis Stewart Certified Nova Scotia boatbuilder. Has been a shipbuilder with Snyder's for over 30 years. Avid outsdoorsman; enjoys gardening and working in his orchard.
	Brian Hirtle Certified Nova Scotia boatbuilder. Has been with Snyder's for over 20 years. Third-generation shipbuilder. Involved with Boat Model Guild since 1998. Father helped build 'Bluenose II'.
	Gary Hirtle Certified Nova Scotia boatbuilder. Has been with Snyder's for over 20 years. Third-generation shipbuilder. Enjoys boating as a hobby. Father helped build 'Bluenose II'.
	Gordon Slauenwhite Certified Nova Scotia boatbuilder. Has been a shipbuilder with Snyder's for over 15 years. Enjoys repairing old canoes for a hobby. Avid NASCAR fan.
	Rex Rhodenizer Certified Nova Scotia boatbuilder. Has been with Snyder's for over 15 years. Second-generation shipbuilder. Enjoys fishing and hunting.
	John Penny Certified Nova Scotia boatbuilder. Has been a shipbuilder with Snyder's for over 15 years. Avid outdoorsman.

Interested in joining our team? We hire as required.

Send your resume for our files...

• By email to wade@snydersshipyard.com
• By fax to 902.543.1951
• By mail to Snyder's Shipyard Ltd., RR#3, Dayspring, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, CANADA, B4V 2W2.