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Wayne Davidson — Founder and Director
I am Wayne, founder and director of EBS. After 35 years as a roof plumber in Perth, a major workplace accident ruined both my elbows and completely stripped away my ability to work with my hands. I’m not built for a desk job, so I had to find a new path.
Then, a recurring dream hit me three times about a protective boat skin designed to save stricken boats and jet skis. I got up at night, drew it in the kitchen, and searched the internet for months—only to find nothing like it existed anywhere in the world.
I designed the prototype, and after partnering with MID Naval Architects to put it through its paces, I did the ultimate real-world test: I literally punched a hole in my own boat's hull and drove it into deep water. The second the Emergency Boat Skin (EBS) unrolled underneath, the flooding completely stopped, the floor dried out, and I knew we had something life-saving.
Partnering up for the future
With the product proven and the patent officially approved, the next challenge was figuring out how to get this technology out to skippers and marine rescue units who need it. A while later, while having a quiet beer at my local bowling club, I was introduced to Michael. He is a marketing professional, and we got talking.
Over the next few weeks, my eyes lit up. Seeing his absolute professionalism and talent, I knew his growth experience was exactly what EBS needed to scale. I offered him a partnership in the company, and today we're working side-by-side to grow Emergency Boat Skins and make sure everyone, from skippers to marine rescue units, gets back to shore safely.
Michael Jericho — Partner and Marketing Director
Before I teamed up with Wayne, I spent over 15 years working in digital marketing for global brands, helping businesses streamline their online strategies and scale up their growth. I’ve always been passionate about companies that make a real impact on people's lives.
And then I met Wayne at the local bowling club.
We started talking; he told me about EBS, and it right away sparked my curiosity. And when he told me how he’d literally punched a hole in his own boat’s hull in deep water just to prove his invention worked, I was hooked. I have no marine background and was fascinated by the life-saving product he has. All he needed was a marketing specialist to help grow his business. Over a few weeks, we worked together and saw so much potential while becoming mates.
I knew the importance and potential of EBS and how it can not only save marine vessels from sinking, but more importantly, lives. I joined the team as Partner and Marketing Director to run the marketing and growth side of things.