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Small Craft Builders Rendezvous 2005

The first annual rendezvous was held in August 2005 at Bear Mountain with 150 builders and friends attending. Saturday people displayed their craft and listened to presentations. A barbeque supper and films in the evening closed off the day. Sunday was spent visiting, paddling, rowing, sailing and learning new skills on nearby Lake Katchewanooka. Thanks to everyone who attended and especially to Daisy and Jen Moores, Adam Smith and Marcos Ortega for the delicious barbequed chicken supper. Thanks also to Tom Pawluk at Paynes Marine Supply for donating the B Packs of West System epoxy for a door prize.

Presentations line up:
RESEARCHING THE HISTORY OF YOUR ANTIQUE CRAFT by Dick Persson, Headwater Wooden Boat Shop

DESIGNING SMALL CRAFT by Steve Killing, Steve Killing Yacht Design

EPOXY: WHEN AND HOW TO USE IT by Dwight Boyd, Clarion Boats

CANOE AND SMALL BOAT SAILING with John Walker and Al Witham and John Hupfield, Lost in the Woods Boatworks

PADDLE MAKING by Gerry Todd, Get Packin' and Paddle

KEEPING A SHARP EDGE ON YOUR TOOLS by Ted Moores, Bear Mountain Boat Shop

KAYAK PADDLING AND ROLLING DEMONSTRATION by Adam Smith

CANOE PADDLING TECHNIQUES by Gerry Todd, Get Packin and Paddle

Small Craft Builders Rendezvous 2006 will be held in conjunction with the Trent Severn Antique and Classic Boat Society - details will follow in the new year. Dates are August 19th and 20th. If you have ideas for topics of interest or presenters you would like to see included please let us know.