Hi Everyone:
Wanted to give you a heads-up on an event that I know you'd enjoy. Chesapeake Light Craft holds their 'OkoumeFest' every year in May. I've attended several times; always learned something new, saw some nice boats, and had a great time. The dates are Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12. The activities on Friday (shop tours, building demonstrations, seminars, barbecue) start at 2pm and are held at CLC's shop in Annapolis. Saturday is the on-water day and is being held at Matapeake Park on Kent Island, across the Chesapeake Bay but not far from CLC's shop. I'll be there with my Skerry, and my son. Hope to meet you....
Here's a link for more info: http://www.clcboats.com/boatbuilding_classes/196.html
Dad and I are melting and pouring lead for the keel ballast this Saturday. Looking forward to it (I think...)
Regards,
Jimmy Vitale