CABBS Newsletter March 2026
We are pleased to share the archive edition of our monthly newsletter, The C Clamp, with our broader community!
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Inside the March 2026 Issue:
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Underwater Robotics Showcase: Read about our February guest presentation by CWRUbotix (Case Western Reserve University’s robotics club) showcasing their world-championship-winning underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), Scuba Dooba Tuba: Electric Beluga.
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Toledo Maritime Field Trip: Recap our winter carpool excursion where 22 CABBS members visited the National Museum of the Great Lakes to explore historic freighters, tugboats, and the Frozen in Time exhibition.
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Canoe & Kayak CAD Design: Preview our upcoming presentation with canoe builder Susan Taft on transitioning boat design software into beautiful wood-strip composite construction.
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Hands-On Learning Workshops: Details and schedules for what were upcoming local workshops for members, including:
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Basics of Sewing for Boats with Ernie Michaud
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Boat Trailer Maintenance with Paul Jira
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Rigging Small Sailboats with Ron Abate
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Epoxy 101 for Boatbuilders with Paul Herrgesell
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Shop Safety & CNC Training: Recaps of our completed ShopBot CNC training and details on the mandatory Safety Orientation at our Cleveland workspace on Perkins Avenue.
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Fun & Fundraising: A friendly debate on what to name our shop workspaces (“bays,” “stations,” or “slips”?) and a teaser for our upcoming fundraiser and chili cook-off at Cleveland Whiskey!
