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.
Two upcoming classes are all about building skills and confidence through hands-on learning. INTRO TO FIBERGLASS REPAIR Starts Feb 2nd and runs four consecutive Thursday evenings. And INTRO TO STITCH-N-GLUE Starts March 4th and...
Back in the spring, CABBS offered an Introduction to Stitch-n-Glue class. Over five Saturday mornings the class assembled the hull of a FLEET, a 15 ft. runabout designed by Australian Ross Lillistone that is...
Guest speaker Dave Steehler, Luxury Yacht Captain. Dave has spent the last 30 years as the captain of luxury yachts owned by the rich and sometimes famous. He is currently in town addressing mechanical issues aboard CANIM, a 98ft. wooden motor yacht launched in 1930 and once owned by Buster Keaton. In May, he is scheduled to take the vessel to San Diego via the Panama Canal. Is that enough to whet your interest? Dave will cover many subjects from his life afloat.
The CABBS Six-Hour Canoe boatbuilding class will start March 3, 2018. Over five consecutive Saturdays, you will build a 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!