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Intro to Small Craft Session #1
Note: This class was previously known as Beginner Sailing The goal of this 3-day class is to introduce young children to exciting traditional activities on the water. Students will learn about different types of watercraft from St. Lawrence skiffs to our antique wooden sailboats. They will have multiple opportunities to get out on the river! […]
Beginning Sailing Session #1
Note: This class was previously known as Junior Sailing. The overall intent of this week-long class is to have students be able to sail out and back in a wide-open space with a partner. Students will learn knots and the basics of sailing. Students will primarily utilize the sunfish and optimists in this class with […]
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Mold Making
Mold Making
Students will learn to convert 2D drawings and lofting into molds ready to be set up on a building jig. Different methods of transfer will be discussed and tried. Setup on the building jig, in addition to what information needs to be on the mold for construction of the boat will be covered as well. […]
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River Rat Day #1 – Something Fishy
River Rat Day #1 – Something Fishy
Come and spend the day at the ABM to learn all about fishing! With the help of Save the River and the Clayton Island Fishing Guides, you will learn all the fish species that reside in the river, have the chance to paint with fish, learn to rig a fishing pole, and even go fishing […]
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Beginning Sailing Session #2
Note: This class was previously known as Junior Sailing. The overall intent of this week-long class is to have students be able to sail out and back in a wide-open space with a partner. Students will learn knots and the basics of sailing. Students will primarily utilize the sunfish and optimists in this class with […]
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Open/Adult Sailing Session #1
This 3-night hands-on class aims to teach the basics of sailing or refresh individuals on sailing techniques. The class is aimed at individuals/adults aged 15+ and families looking to get into the sport of sailing. This class will primarily utilize our antique wooden boats and the C420s. Students must be able to board and disembark from small […]
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Intro to Small Craft Session #2
Note: This class was previously known as Beginner Sailing The goal of this 3-day class is to introduce young children to exciting traditional activities on the water. Students will learn about different types of watercraft from St. Lawrence skiffs to our antique wooden sailboats. They will have multiple opportunities to get out on the river! […]
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Hand Plane Making
Hand Plane Making
Students will leave after two evenings with a fully functional hand plane. These planes are made in the style that James Krenov championed and made famous. Ergonomic, comfortable and easily customized, making your own plane is a far better tool than those mass produced for the same price. Included with all the materials to fabricate […]
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Intermediate Sailing Session #1
Note: This class was previously known as Advanced Junior Sailing. The intent of this 6-day class is to introduce students to sailboat racing and boats that require a crewmate. Students will sail our antique wooden boats, Club 420 and our Hobie 16 in addition to utilizing sunfish. July 12-14 & 17-19, 2023 | 12:30-4:30pm Ages: 12+ (or Proof […]
River Rat Day #2 – Flora and Fauna of the St. Lawrence
River Rat Day #2 – Flora and Fauna of the St. Lawrence
Ever wonder what’s really going on in the water of the St. Lawrence River? This is your chance to find out! Join Save the River and ABM to try your hand at water quality sampling and testing, marine plant identification, trawling for macroinvertebrates, and so much more! You will learn all about what really goes […]
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Boat America #4
Boat America #4
Boating Education Requirements – NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation When will I need a boating safety certificate in New York State? Under a law known as Brianna’s Law, all motor boat operators: Born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2022. Born on or after Jan. 1, 1983 will need a boating […]
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Intro to Small Craft Session #3
Note: This class was previously known as Beginner Sailing The goal of this 3-day class is to introduce young children to exciting traditional activities on the water. Students will learn about different types of watercraft from St. Lawrence skiffs to our antique wooden sailboats. They will have multiple opportunities to get out on the river! […]
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Youth Architecture & Design Camp
In collaboration with Dr. Jody Nyboer and the Syracuse University School of Interior Design, we are pleased to announce the return of the Youth Architecture and Design Camp this summer. The camp will focus on combining elements of architecture and nature through hands-on projects and outdoor activities. Participants will have the opportunity to conceptualize and […]
Beginning Sailing Session #3
Note: This class was previously known as Junior Sailing. The overall intent of this week-long class is to have students be able to sail out and back in a wide-open space with a partner. Students will learn knots and the basics of sailing. Students will primarily utilize the sunfish and optimists in this class with […]
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Open/Adult Sailing Session #2
This 3-night hands-on class aims to teach the basics of sailing or refresh individuals on sailing techniques. The class is aimed at individuals/adults aged 15+ and families looking to get into the sport of sailing. This class will primarily utilize our antique wooden boats and the C420s. Students must be able to board and disembark from small […]
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River Rat Day #3 – Bird Adventures
River Rat Day #3 – Bird Adventures
From the river to the sky, some animals have the amazing ability to be everywhere all at once. Join the ABM and the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center for a day devoted to learning all about the unique and diverse species of local aquatic birds that live on the St. Lawrence. This camp is bound […]
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Homer L. Dodge Lecture Series: ‘Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario – A Journey of Discovery’ with Jim Kennard
Homer L. Dodge Lecture Series: ‘Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario – A Journey of Discovery’ with Jim Kennard
Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario – A Journey of Discovery Jim Kennard, Shipwreck Explorer July 28 | 5:30pm Youtube Live Stream: This lecture will not be live streamed Roland “Chip” Stevens’ painting of the HMS Ontario Join the most successful shipwreck hunter in Lake Ontario on a personal and historic exploration of some of the most important […]
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Intro to Small Craft Session #4
Note: This class was previously known as Beginner Sailing The goal of this 3-day class is to introduce young children to exciting traditional activities on the water. Students will learn about different types of watercraft from St. Lawrence skiffs to our antique wooden sailboats. They will have multiple opportunities to get out on the river! […]
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Homer L. Dodge Lecture Series: ‘A Way of Learning: An Apprentice Boatbuilder in Japan’ with Douglas Brooks
Homer L. Dodge Lecture Series: ‘A Way of Learning: An Apprentice Boatbuilder in Japan’ with Douglas Brooks
Ways of Learning: An Apprentice Boatbuilder in Japan Dennis Brooks August 4 | 5:30pm Youtube Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/5Ttco0ZjHow?feature=share When people think about Japan, they usually have in their minds images of manga and anime, busy urban centers, and an economy based on innovations in electronics. Most people do not know that there is also a […]
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