| 1950 |
Born in Radolfzell on Lake Constance |
| from 1965 |
Apprenticeship as boat builder |
| 1972 |
Thanks to special permission, he can take his Meisterprüfung (exam for Master craftman´s certificate) in Lübeck at the early age of 22.
He builds his masterpiece in solid wood |
| 1973 |
Takes over the family Shipyard in Radolfzell |
| since 1976 |
Josef Martin designs and builds shape-glued wooden yachts in mahogany and teak |