March Meeting Guest Speaker: Wes Roepke, CABBS
A Love Affair in Wood

Love is blind. But to say it better, love is blinding. We know not how an invisible arrow from say the sight of auburn hair in the setting sun, or the curve of a fender, or the smell of a leather saddle, pierces us and we no longer see the sense of what we are doing. For Wes Roepke in 1975, the love arrow came as a companionway mahogany louvered door. More

George Miller Wins Freeman-Turner Award

CABBS members who worked this year's boat show voted George Miller the 2012 recipient of the Freeman-Turner award. The award is given to the boatbuilder whose boat on display in the CABBS booth best represented the ideals of the organization. George's boat, a seven foot mini-skiff built from one sheet of plywood, shows how easy it is to make a child's rowing boat for pool or sheltered waters.

Accepting the award in a state of disbelief, George paid tribute to the other boats. Ric Altfather in presenting the award, recognized George not only for the kid's boat, but for his many years of service to the organization.

(Use the link on this page under Popular Items to see plans for the Mini-Skiff.)

Calendar of Upcoming Events

   
MAY27, 2012

Cuyahoga River paddle

 

Cuyahoga River paddle at Eldon Russell Park.

16315 Rapids Road
Troy Township

To be confirmed

JUNE9, 2012

Hot Dog Day Berlin Sailing Club

Berlin Reservoir

 

Get ready to start the CABBS summer season with Hot Dog Day, the annual frolic of food, fun and boats.

 

JUNE23, 2012

Pymatuning Reservoir

 

Overnight camping and boating at the Linesville put-in.

 

JULY22, 2012

Old Woman's Creek

paddle

 

Enjoy the acres of American Lotus blooming in this unique estuary. Paddle craft only and you must register for the event.

 

AUG2-4, 2012

Lake Arthur
Moraine State Park Pennsylvania

 


 

Puddle Duck World Regatta.

 

AUG18, 2012

La Due Reservoir

 

Sail or paddle this familiar spot. It always has some surprises.

 

SEPT22, 2012

Sandusky Sailing Club
Sailing Club

 

Hot Dog Day, Part 2. Celebrate the winding down of the sailing season.

 

OCT13, 2012

Pymatuning Reservoir

 

Overnight camping and boating. Enjoy the fall colors and the last boating opportunities at the Jamestown put-in.

 

 

 

 

 




Reminder

MAY 27 2012

Cuyahoga River paddle
10:30 AM


Eldon Russell Park
Troy Township

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Member Spotlight

VERY BERRY
Freeman-Turner Award winner

  • Length: 11ft. Skin on frame kayak
  • Beam: 28"
  • Weight: Very light
  • Design: Clarkcraft, PBK10
  • Builder: Megan
    Parma, OH
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