"Time Our" introduction to River school ship residence and online learning.
River cruise events catering, kayaking leadsership skills development and building "Sea Time"
Aerie River boats skills-operating-guiding-catering-building
Kayaking is our major sport and daily exercise with swimming & water rescue skills training.
Kayaking is our major sport and daily exercise with swimming & water rescue skills training.
Kayaking is our major sport and daily exercise with swimming & water rescue skills training.
Kayaking is our everyday exercise and sport together with swimming
Kayaking is always part of our riverboat excursions. Kills are learned first week on campus and provides:
Mindfulness in Motion: Paddling requires focus and gentle exertion, naturally shifting your attention away from worries and anxieties.
Nature's Therapy: Being surrounded by water and greenery has a calming effect on the mind and body. The sounds of nature birdsong, rustling leaves, the gentle lapping of water – create a soothing soundscape.
Low-Impact Workout: Kayaking engages various muscle groups, providing a gentle yet effective cardiovascular workout.
Improved Balance and Coordination: Navigating the river and maintaining balance requires subtle adjustments, enhancing your coordination and stability.
Unplug and Recharge: Away from distractions like phones and emails, you have the space to think clearly and creatively.
Perspective Shift: Observing the natural world from a different vantage point can help you gain a new perspective on life's challenges.
We build Wooden Boats in our tech studies. Then we use them on swag camping expeditions.
Kayaking is our major sport and daily exercise with swimming & water rescue skills training.
Kayaking is our major sport and daily exercise with swimming & water rescue skills training.
Building a small wooden boat might sound like a daunting task, but it's a rewarding journey that connects you to a rich maritime tradition. Let's chart a course through the essentials.
Why Small and Why Wood?
Small wooden boats offer a fantastic entry point into boatbuilding. They're generally less expensive, require less space to build, and the skills you learn are transferable to larger projects down the line. Wood, as a material, is beautiful, forgiving, and surprisingly strong. It offers a unique aesthetic and a satisfying tactile experience throughout the building process.
Choosing Your Design: This is where the adventure truly begins! Think about how you intend to use your boat. A simple flat-bottomed skiff is great for calm waters and fishing, while a canoe or kayak offers a different kind of exploration. Numerous free and paid plans are available online and in books. Start simple!
A Simplified Approach
Building the Framework: This typically involves creating the boat's "skeleton" using frames or molds.
Planking: Attaching the wooden panels (planks) to the framework to create the hull. Various techniques exist, such as stitch-and-glue, lapstrake, and clinker.
Joining and Sealing: Securely joining the hull components and using epoxy to create a watertight structure.
Interior Work: Adding thwarts, seats, and other internal features.
Finishing: Sanding, painting, or varnishing the boat to protect the wood and enhance its appearance.