How to Scarf Plywood and Cut Boat Panels Without a CNC Machine nick Fri, 04/10/2026 - 12:40 I've been going through the footage from a couple of boats I built last year, and as I was editing I hit a section I thought was worth getting out to you sooner rather than waiting for the full build video. So — hand cutting stitch and glue plywood panels. Here's how I do it. Kit or scratch — which way…
The WoodenBoat Show w/ CLC nick Thu, 01/08/2026 - 15:04 Image Event Date Fri, 06/26/2026 - 09:00 Sun, 06/28/2026 - 17:00 Come to the premier WoodenBoat Show on the East Coast of the US. Run by the folks at WoodenBoat Magazine. I will be in the Chesapeake Light Craft Booth working on some boat building project. Come by and lets talk about building boats. Learn More and Purchase Tickets
Canoecopia w/ CLC in Madison nick Thu, 01/08/2026 - 14:54 Image Event Date Fri, 03/13/2026 - 15:00 Sun, 03/15/2026 - 16:00 Once again, I will be attending Canoecopia in Madison Wisconsin. This is said to be the largest paddle sports show in the world and it is a great chance to see the latest in canoes, kayaks and other small boats. I hope to be doing a presentation or two about building boats,…
Epoxy Mixing Methods Every Builder Should Know nick Thu, 12/25/2025 - 12:00 Getting the epoxy mix right is one of the most critical aspects of working with this material. If you mess up the mix, the epoxy may never cure properly or it'll be weaker than it should be. While I'm talking about epoxy from the perspective of boat building, this information applies to anyone using epoxy for any…
Meet at the Beach 2026 nick Sun, 12/21/2025 - 14:03 Event Date Sat, 06/06/2026 - 10:00 Sat, 06/06/2026 - 15:00 Join as for this annual casual gathering of kayak builders: at Bluff Point State Park Groton, Connecticut. Is a fun gathering which gives us a chance to meet other builders and paddlers and talk shop a bit. People generously let others try out their boats. It is great fun to see the…
Fixing a strip built kayak nick Tue, 12/16/2025 - 14:28 I lent my Petrel Sport to a friend while doing a day paddle from Bailey's Mistake along the Bold Coast of Maine. This section of coast is known for steep, rugged cliffs with the surge of the ocean impacting directly with the rocks. It is a spectacular area to paddle, and I really enjoy the interaction of the waves on the rocks and feeling the…
Elements of Coastal Kayaking II @WoodenBoat School nick Tue, 11/18/2025 - 11:15 Image Event Date Sun, 08/30/2026 - 18:00 Fri, 09/04/2026 - 17:00 This is a five-day class ending Friday. This week will provide students with an all-inclusive review of various strokes and braces; maneuvering; techniques to handle current, wind, waves, tide and weather; rules of safety; navigation; solo and assisted…
Fine Strip Planked Boats Class @WoodenBoat School nick Tue, 11/18/2025 - 11:07 Image Event Date Sun, 06/14/2026 - 18:00 Sat, 06/20/2026 - 12:30 This is a six-day course ending Saturday If you want to build a lightweight, rugged, and beautiful small boat, combining thin strips of wood with epoxy and fiberglass will make a cartoppable, low-maintenance, and gorgeous vessel. Nick Schade has been…
Autumn Gales 2025 nick Sun, 10/12/2025 - 15:02 Event Date Fri, 10/31/2025 - 08:00 Sun, 11/02/2025 - 16:30 Get out in rough water with experienced coaches. I've been working this event since its inception. Held at the eastern end of Fishers Island Sound at the border of Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York that is my home paddling territory
Ted Moores and The Survival of the Wooden Canoe nick Wed, 04/02/2025 - 10:44 Nobody has had more influence on the growth of wood strip canoes than Ted Moores of Bear Mountain Boats. His book CanoeCraft is one of the foundations of modern strip-built boats. Ted retired from boatbuilding a couple of years ago, but the impact he made continues. Ted's wife, Joan Barrett, has produced this very nice…