Founded in 1967, CABBS brings together people who share a passion for building, sailing, paddling, and motoring in boats. Visitors are always welcome at CABBS activities.
Motoring on the Erie Canal
Attending the Richardson Boat Owners Rendezvous
Hop aboard shipmates as we head to Lockport, New York where we board Heidi for ...
Bending Wood with Steam, Muscle and SteelPresentation by: Rick Blamer, CABBS member
Rick Blamer fired up his steam box and gave a live steam bending demonstration. To ...
Caring for Your Sails and Rigging
To be competitive today a racing sailboat is not rigged with stainless steel cables. Rather it is rigged with composite ...
Frank Manley Builds the CABBS OptimistCABBS Optimist Construction Photos
Long-time, big boat sailor, Frank Manley, built a strong, trim Opti using the CABBS Optimist plans and ...
A Love Affair in WoodGuest Speaker: CABBS Member Wes Roepke
Love is blind. But to say it better, love is blinding. We know not how ...
Sharpening Tools the Max Peterson WayOur February guest speaker, Max Peterson, is a professional woodworker and amateur boatbuilder from the Pittsburgh area. He’s tried many ...
Richardson Rendezvous
Motoring on the Erie Canal
Attending the Richardson Boat Owners Rendezvous
Hop aboard shipmates as we head to Lockport, New York where we board Heidi for ...
Day Nine: Rain and Consequences
Hoping to make it home today, we got an early start. By lunch time we passed through three locks. One ...
Upcoming Events
The November, December, and January Meetings will be held at the Cuyahoga County STRONGSVILLE Library.
Fall Meeting
Date: November 12, 2017
Time: 13:30 PM
Cuyahoga County Public Library STRONGSVILLE Branch
18700 Westwood Drive
Strongsville, OH
Our guest speaker will be master boat restorer, Dwight Davis, of Classic Marine on Sandusky Bay. Dwight has extensive experience with Lymans, Chris-Crafts, Thompsons, and many other brands. From decks to bottoms, stems to transoms, he’s replaced and rebuilt nearly every part of a boat. Bring your repair/restoration questions.
Holiday Party Luncheon, Elections and Awards
Date: December 10, 2017
Time: 13:30 PM
Cuyahoga County Public Library, STRONGSVILLE Branch
Join us for our annual holiday lunch party. We will also hold election for board positions. And there will be a dubious awards presentation.
Winter Meeting
Date: January 7, 2018
Time: 13:30 PM
Cuyahoga County Public Library, STRONGSVILLE Branch
Our guest speaker will be Lee Carolus from Outboard Motor Service in Port Clinton. This extraordinary mechanic will give you the info you need to evaluate a used motor and keep it in top condition. He’ll also answer your personal outboard questions.
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The CABBS Six-Hour Canoe boatbuilding class will start March 3, 2018. Over four consecutive Saturdays, you will build and paint your own boat. Interested? Follow along here.
Looking for a great boatbuilding activity for you or a young person? Take a look below at our plans for building the CABBS Optimist dinghy and CABBS Mini-skiff!
The CABBS booth at Cleveland MetroParks Whiskey Island Paddlefest promoted our upcoming Six-Hour Canoe boatbuilding class. Planned for March, 2018, ...
