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| Patrick's WoodenBoat School Blog |
Greetings wooden boat enthusiast!
It's my first day at the the WoodenBoat school. I met my instructor, Clint Chase this afternoon at the boat shop. Great guy; professional boat builder from Portland, ME.
We are going to build a 21’ St. Lawrence River Skiff. Doing a little homework. I found out that the St. Lawrence River Skiff was developed in the Thousand Islands, at the turn of the century by guides who took wealthy patrons fishing. It was built with an eye toward maneuverability, stability, seaworthiness, and speed. Often compared to the Adirondack Guide Boats, the St. Lawrence River Skiffs were not required to be so portage-friendly, and so could be heavier and beamier, more comfortable and better able to handle rough water.
I have 8 other classmates who are all rowing enthusiasts and wooden boat builders. I hope that I can keep up.
Stayed at the shop until 9:30 tonight getting everything all set up so we can start production in the morning. I’m going to sleep well tonight.
All of these pictures will somehow come together by week’s end to make a beautiful boat.
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| Day 1 - BLUE PRINTS |
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| MATERIALS |
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| Day 1 - MOLD |
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