One of the many projects the students complete
They carve this using all their hand held tools and skills learned.
Chief Instructor Jeff Hammond, the expression on his face says it all!
The keel of the Davis Boat and the shop/classroom
for the Traditional Small Craft Course
for the Traditional Small Craft Course
In boat building, teamwork is required.
Dan, Griff, and Zack working together on their side of the boat.
The stern of the Davis Boat.
The Bow of the Davis Boat.
Chief Instructor setting the planks on the Davis Boat.
Masaki did an excellent job widening the slot in the centerboard trunk.
With that cut, the centerboard slid right in.
With that cut, the centerboard slid right in.
Masaki was a good sport and spent the day inside the 16 ft.
Whitehall fastening the frames to the apron.
Whitehall fastening the frames to the apron.
Someone asked if he was in the 'stocks' as punishment,
actually he is on the inside as he is the lightest of the crew!
actually he is on the inside as he is the lightest of the crew!
Steve and Griff at the steambox with the softened planks.
Perfectly bent ribbands to support the boat.
The outer horizontal bands are temporary,
and will be removed when the planking begins.
and will be removed when the planking begins.
Randy consulting the lofting plans for the boat building.
A close look at he bottom of the Monk Flat-iron skiff.
Clamps, the tools of the trade.
Lots of temporary support is used to get the project started.
Group meeting at the stern to see what is next.
Someone had to be flat on their back to attach those support strips.
In the finishing stages, looks nice!
Another wonder tool of the trade!
Zach and Randy working in tandem.
The look of the boat in the morning, by the end
of the day the framing was completed.
This is the steam box, an essential part of the process.
This is on the inside of the boat, the part that Masaki was responsible for.
He was to press down on the softened ribband and drill a hole in
the center to attach it to the apron and the keel.
These ribbands are placed one by one with people
on either side and Masaki on the inside.
Hands working together.
More temporary supports
Determinations is written all over Zach's face!
Cooperations is the key to success!
Another view of the Whitehall Boat
Enjoying a moment with the team.
The Davis Boat is being caulked with cotton
between the planks to make it water proof.
Chief Instructor using ever opportunity to explain and give assistance.
Dan and Masaki each made an oar for the up coming boats.
One of Masaki's project.
Masaki's work space and one of his parts of the project.
More oar work
More oars!
Oars at a different angle.
Pegging the Davis Boat.
Making pegs for the screw holes.
Looking nice in the sun!
bowl of pegs
Plans for the boat.
Sid skiff
Sid Skiff in the sunn
Davis boat
Another amazing tool!
Messy work bench means a busy boat builder!
More oar techniques
Oars in the making
Another shot!.
Masaki made the wooden cup and his friend Zach made the trick box.
Masaki's hair was getting a bit wild and his friend Zach offered to cut it for him.
This was the first style that Zach created for Masaki.
With the help of Masaki's hair gel, he had the spike look!
This lasted a half a day!
Here is the finished style and easier to care for,
as well as easier to wear a hat on cold days.
This is the private beach of Masaki's landlords.
He and his classmates had a bonfire on the beach and roasted hot dogs!
Masaki and Dan at the bonfire.
As you can see, Masaki is enjoying his time at boat building school. He has struggles from time to time but don't we all. His classmates are very supportive as well as the instructors. He has grown by leaps and bounds and we are happy for him,
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