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...
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Upcoming Events
Allegany River Camping Trip
Start date: June 25, 2026
End date: June 28, 2026
All-day event
The Allegany River trip is a four day camping adventure open to paddle or oar craft and will orginate at the Buckaloons Recreation Area near Warren, PA. Camping will be on islands in the river. The river is mild with a few class one riffle sections. You must register with Paul Herrgesell to attend.
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 at our plans for building the CABBS Optimist dinghy.