Introduction to Boatbuilding If you have an interest in boat building but don’t know where to start, this is the class for you. We will be building a pair of wooden row boats. Most of the parts are precut and will be assembled with epoxy and temporary fasteners. The Bevin’s Skiff is 11’ 8” in length and the beam is 4’4”. It was developed at the Alexandria Seaport Foundation for easy assembly. While similar to historical Chesapeake Bay crabbing skiffs, it is also similar to quite a number of other small skiffs from various other regions. During the build process students will learn the basic parts of a wooden boat and the skills necessary to build in plywood and epoxy, a very strong, light weight composite. Each student will receive one ticket for the drawing for the skiffs. The raffle will conclude on August 15 with the drawings at Crab Crackin’ on the Lawn at Ker Place. Proceeds of the drawing will benefit Shore History. Register below or call 757-787-8012 Dates: Saturdays 8AM to noon and Wednesdays 5PM to 9PM, April 4th through May 27th Location: Onancock VA Tuition: $50 per person; Kids age 9-12 free with a parent Tools: BYO Pencil and old clothes you don’t mind ruining Instructor: Bradley Hower, jack of all trades, master of none Experience Level: Beginner, kids 9 to 99 welcome Activity Level: Moderate Questions? Call 757-787-8012 Tickets
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