Family Boatbuilding
Imagine rowing a boat you built yourself! Want something fun and creative to do with your family or friends? Participate in Family Boatbuilding. Over the course of a week you and your group (whoever it may be, from children to grandparents, church groups or scout packs) will learn the basics of boatbuilding while constructing your own boat to take home. We use a kit for the “Cottage Skiff,” a classic 11’6″ flat-bottomed design. This sturdy skiff is a perfect starter boat for people looking to learn how to build and is also an ideal craft for exploring creeks, shorelines, and getting young boaters on the water. The Antique Boat Museum provides everything needed for the course including expert advice and hands-on help every step of the way. By the end of the course, you and your family will launch and row your completed skiff.
2012 Date: TBD
* You may also contact us about setting up a boatbuilding program for your business, retirement, youth, or church group.
To contact the Museum Education Department, email lnadolski@abm.org
Tuesday Night Sailing & Rowing
On Tuesday nights we open the Museum gates free to the public so community members and visitors can come and experience sailing and rowing on the St. Lawrence River. We have a wonderful fleet of small sailboats and our livery is stocked with St. Lawrence skiffs.
If you are not yet a rower or sailor, it does not matter. We will have plenty of experienced staff and volunteers onsite to take you out on the water. We just want you to come try something new! Or if you have on-water experience come try some new (or old) boats and meet some great people here on the River.
2012 Dates: TBD
*Tuesday Night Sailing & Rowing will only be cancelled due to inclement weather – call 315.686.4104 before 5:00 PM to confirm cancellations.
