Boat Building Methods
with John Daly
$8
In-person
John Daly will discuss the joys, trials, and tribulations one would encounter when building a cedar and fiberglass canoe. The cedar strips make up the core and create the form on which to layer the fiberglass and resin.
Most other canoe materials like aluminum, polyethylene, ABS plastic, Kevlar, and carbon fiber all require industrial equipment, so the canoe could not be built at home.
This class will discuss canoe hull shape and how it affects performance. We will also talk about the advantages and limitations of canoe construction materials and the construction of Native Americans’ incredibly sophisticated birch bark canoes.
Date: October 21, 2026
Time: 11 am-12:30 pm
Location: Education Center, 106
John is a retired college math and science teacher. He and his brother have built nine cedar strip canoes.
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Oct 21st, 2026
Wed from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
