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Boatbuilding

Composite Canoe Repair and Maintenance

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Course Overview

Composite canoes are light, efficient and paddle like a dream. But canoe country granite can chew them up if you’re not careful. It can seem a bit daunting to use modern resins and fabrics but fear not. We’ll take the mysteries out of repairing that faithful paddling friend safely with simple tools and the right materials. While we can’t always make them look new again, we can go a long way to keeping them structurally sound, look better, and last longer for the next trip to canoe country. Epoxies and polyester resins, fiberglass and Kevlar can be used safely and easily if you know what to do. Repairing hull cracks, installing skid plates, replacing seats, gunnels, and other fittings will be covered and we’ll discuss long-term care and recoating. We’ll have a few canoes from local outfitters to use as demonstrations of various levels of destruction and their appropriate repair techniques.

Students are encouraged to bring their own canoes to work on with prior permission from the instructor. A materials fee will be charged for repair of the canoe based on the work done.

Dates

Fri, Jun 22nd, 2018

Course Details

Length: 1 Day
Skill Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Hours: 9am-5pm
Intergenerational age: 12+
Tuition: $85.00
Additional materials fee paid to instructor when class starts: Varies ($25-$50)

Required

You will need the following tools for this class:

All required tools/materials are provided by your instructor and North House and will be available once the course begins.

More Information

Once registered, students will receive a confirmation email with further class information. Please call us if you haven't received it within 24 hours.

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Meet the Instructor

North House Folk School photo of instructor, David Seaton
David Seaton
Grand Marais, MN

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Composite Canoe Repair and Maintenance - 6/22/2018