BUILD YOUR OWN BOAT
In conjunction with the Finger Lakes Boating Museum’s 2009 theme Homemade Boats, the Museum is offering an opportunity for families to build their own boat. FLMB is launching the perfect starter project to get you and your family on the water in your very own wooden boat this summer! FLBM is excited to offer its first ever Family Boat Building course. This course is designed for anyone who enjoys boating and would like to spend quality time with a family member. Families will build the 12 foot Bevin Skiff, s sturdy little flat bottom row boat.
The construction of the Bevin Skiff will take three days, with an optional fourth day to add personal touches to your boat. Students will learn to safely use a number of hand tools and a limited number of small power tools. All materials and tools will all be provided by the Museum. Look at www.flbm.org for more information!
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Who:
Anyone can participate in this event! Parent-child building teams are encouraged but anyone with an interest in building this boat is welcome! No carpentry skills or personal tools are required to participate in FLBM’s Family Boat Building course. An instructor will guide you through all phases of the building process and answer any questions you may have. We encourage people to participate even if they have no previous boating experience. Get your family on the water with our help!
What
Build a 12 foot Bevin Skiff. Length overall: 11' 8"
Beam: 4' 6" Recommended capacity (8" freeboard): 450 lbs. For more information
check out: (http://alexandriaseaport.org/bevins_skiff/bevins_flyer.htm)
Where
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum8419 State Route 54
Hammondsport, NY 14840
phone 607-569-2160
When:
Saturday May 2nd 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Boat construction day 1
Sunday May 3rd 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Boat construction day 2
Saturday May 9th 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Finish boat construction
Sunday May 10th 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Optional day to personalize your boat
Cost: $675
The registration fee includes all materials to build the boat, including oar locks. Instructors will be happy to recommend paint, oars, and other accessories that participants may wish purchase.
Register:
Registration is limited to five family teams. Registration fee ($300) is due at the time of registration.
Sign up by contacting Ed Wightman at edwightman@empacc.net or 607-868-3025.
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