Highly experienced in all

aspects of marine, commercial and domestic carpentry.

Training at Southampton Maritime College led to a career as a shipwright, working on a variety of projects using both timber and composite technology. This included a “one off” wooden yacht build, restoration of a classic ship and full narrow boat fit outs.

After 10 years with the super yacht builders Sunseeker International in Poole, Alastair established Elite Carpentry in the Poole and Bournemouth area, completing a variety of building and marine projects. 

He also undertakes overseas decking and carpentry contracts for Teak Solutions of California. Projects in Hamburg, Kiel, Vlissengen and Gibraltar included work on the world’s largest sailing yacht SY“A”.

Kirsten Bannister is the design consultant to Elite Carpentry.  A Dorset based Interior Designer, with over 20 years training and working in the design industry. Experienced in various areas of design, she has built up a portfolio of luxury high end projects designed and carried out for clients in both the UK and abroad. Specialising in all aspects of interior design, whatever the project she can bring various skills and ideas together to create your perfect design.