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B the hundred

B, The Hundred is a sailboat built by two captain mermaids, from April to July 2021. Our building process was guided by a strong will to initiate a more inclusive practice to twist this convention. 

The construction of B, the Hundred was driven by two main concepts B that boats embody: the tension between shifting and hosting individuals, and their Interdependence with water.

The construction and use of sailboats are historically male- dominated and come with a long and ongoing sexist tradition. For centuries, women were believed to carry bad luck onboard. Yet, having a feminine figurehead on the bow was not an issue. Even today, women still have difficulty finding a place onboard. 

Since the building chapter ended, the ship has hosted several feminist and LGBTQIA+ led workshops and events (concerts, food design, flag making, tattoo sessions, performances, talks...) It became a platform for people to gather and experiment. It is now part of the Verbeke Foundation collection. During the summer of 2022, the boat traveled through the Netherlands for three weeks. 

Launch of the boat