FILMING & EVENT BOATS
Our crew includes an experienced media professional who will help you get the shots you need
Are you a TV news crew looking to film a story on the water? Are you a production company needing to shoot some scenes on the Thames or at sea? Do you need to shoot above water with a drone camera? Do you have a sporting event coming up that needs a filming boat? Look no further. Our crew consists of a commercially endorsed Skipper and a media professional with over 25 years’ experience of working on multi-location news events at home and abroad with high profile personalities. This combination ensures your project benefits from unparalleled expertise and professionalism. We have a range of boats available for filming and other media projects. Safety for all those on board is our highest priority. Our skipper is a sea survival instructor and all our team are First Aid trained. We always provide a highly personal service and total discretion.
The Crew
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Phil Hammond
Phil is a commercially endorsed Yachtmaster and maritime instructor with over 20 years experience of working on water. He has skippered a wide range of commercial and private vessels including safety and media boats for the Commonwealth Games, BBC Sport Relief and the Superleague Triathlon. Phil also holds the Local Knowledge for working commercially on the River Thames.
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore/RYA Advanced Powerboat/RYA Powerboat Instructor/RYA Shore based Instructor/STCW Personal Survival Instructor.
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Alex Sinker
Alex is highly respected media professional with over 25 years experience as a BBC Television News Editor and Producer. She has significant experience of project-managing multi-location news and sports events at home and abroad and is adept at working with high profile personalities. She is used to solving complex logistical problems including within a hostile environment. She is also commercially endorsed to work on boats.
Commercial RYA Day Skipper/Commercial RYA Powerboat level 2/STCW Personal Survival at Sea/RYA First Aid
Testimonials
“Sea for Yourself helped us to plan and carry out a very complex and challenging live sequence on the Thames featuring the racing yacht Maiden and her crew. The broadcast was a huge success, thanks in no small part to Alex and Phil’s professionalism, efficiency and friendliness. They knew exactly what we needed editorially, visually and from a safety perspective – all of which allowed us to concentrate on what we were doing, safe in the knowledge that they had our backs. When you are juggling so many variables from tides, to wind, to live timings – including Tower Bridge opening – they provided exactly what we needed.”
John Maguire - BBC News Correspondent
“Phil was superb in ensuring safety upon the boats, very experienced in all filming requirements and a gold-mine of Thames & Boat safety. I would highly recommend him for any river / sea filming requirements in the UK.”
David Osborne - Medic and Safety Advisor for TV/film productions
“Alex and Phil took us, two producers, a camera operator and a contributor out on a beautiful boat for a day of filming in Portsmouth. Alex as a TV journalist herself was extremely helpful as she understood how to get the shots and was the 'spotter' i.e kept the person filming safe on board, so they could concentrate on the filming. Would highly recommend to other filmmakers. The shots look great. Thank you Alex and Phil!”
Natalie Truswell - BBC Documentary maker
FAQs
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We can arrange
Full-Day Filming Packages complete with boat rental, captain, crew, and all necessary filming equipment
Hourly filming boat hire with skipper and crew
Real-time event coverage with onboard live streaming capabilities
Tailored services to meet the specific requirements of your project
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Expert Crew: Our team includes a seasoned professional from BBC News, bringing exceptional media experience and a high standard of quality to your project.
Renowned Skipper: Our skipper is highly regarded within the boating industry, known for their exceptional skills and knowledge of marine environments.
Versatile Fleet: Whether you need a stable platform for serene shots or a fast, agile boat for action scenes, we have the perfect vessel for your project.
Safety First: We prioritise safety with comprehensive protocols and well-trained staff to handle any situation.
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It all depends on the type of boat you need and how long you need to film for. Filming boat hire plus skipper and crew starts at £495.
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Yes. We have highly qualified camera crews on our books, including drone operators and photographers.
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Yes our skipper is commercially registered to film on the Thames. Your company will also need to apply for the right permissions to film which we can help you with.
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As much or as little as you like. Just let us know what you want to do and we can source the right boat for you.
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It depends on the size of the boat and how much equipment you want to bring on board. Just let us know your requirements and we can advise you.
