Cody Anderson

Disciplined and hands-on U.S. Marine Corps veteran seeking a boat-building apprenticeship to develop professional craftsmanship skills in marine construction, repair, and systems work. Combining eight years of precision experience as a parachute rigger with three years of live-aboard sailboat maintenance and a lifelong passion for boats and the water.

Grew up in Douglasville, Georgia, where time spent at Lake Wedowee, Alabama sparked an early love of boats and the water. That lifelong interest evolved into hands-on experience maintaining a personal sailboat and a commitment to pursuing a professional career in boat-building and marine craftwork.

Owner & Maintainer – 28' O’Day Sailboat “Wedowee”, Personal Project, July 2022 to Present, Live-aboard sailor responsible for all aspects of upkeep and refit of a classic fiberglass sailboat., Performed hull cleaning, fiberglass patching, anti-fouling, and deck hardware restoration., Repaired and maintained rigging, bilge, and plumbing systems; handled small electrical installations., Completed work under challenging conditions without dedicated shop space or shore power., Continually self-taught in marine systems, design, and materials through direct experience and research.

Grew up in Douglasville, Georgia, where time spent at Lake Wedowee, Alabama sparked an early love of boats and the water. That lifelong interest evolved into hands-on experience maintaining a personal sailboat and a commitment to pursuing a professional career in boat-building and marine craftwork.