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.

Author: Andrew Nahlik

Journal Entry

January 5, 2026

Sign-up for Working the Boat Show

The opportunity to “show our flag” is now upon us: The Cleveland Boat Show, Jan. 15-18. We seriously need your help in staffing the booth. There are two booth functions we need help with:...

Journal Entry

November 9, 2025

CABBS Planning Docs

Helpful resources for members! CABBS Planning Document – Final CABBS Constitution 2025 with Redlined Changes Ver 3 – Final

Winter Meeting

Date: February 8, 2026

Time: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

CABBS Workspace
3535 Perkins Ave. (CSU / Asiatown neighborhood)
Cleveland, OH 44114

FEATURED SPEAKER: Amitan Bar-Even, Case Western Reserve University Robotics Club.

We’ll pick up the topic of underwater robotics and get an inside look at underwater devices and drones built by these national champions of university-level robotics competitions.

Field Trip to National Museum of the Great Lakes, Toledo

Date: February 22, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

This wonderful museum presents the maritime history of the Great Lakes from birch bark canoes to three masted schooners to thousand foot ore carriers. Our field trip price includes museum admission and a light lunch. Sign up for the trip on-line. Click on ‘SHOP’ in the menu line above and open the ‘membership’ Category. We will arrange car pooling for the trip to Toledo.

Early Spring Meeting

Date: March 8, 2026

Time: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

CABBS Workspace
3535 Perkins Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114 (Cleve. State /Asiatown neighborhood)

GUEST SPEAKER: Susan Taft, canoe builder. Susan has spent 40 years building extremely light-weight cedar strip canoes made for rugged canoe-camping adventures.