Build Your Own Skin-On-Frame F1 Kayak, Aug 2021
Description
For the first time at the Hudson River Maritime Museum guest boatbuilding instructor Jon Richer will lead this course on building skin-on-frame kayaks. Students will each build their boats over 6 days in our boatshop on the historic Rondout waterfront. They will start with assembly of the deck beams then steam bend all the ribs in place. The frames and ribs will be lashed and the boat skinned with nylon cloth. Once the skin is coated the kayak will be completed with all the necessary rigging and accessories.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to build your own beautiful, exceptional kayak!
F1 Kayak Materials Kit
The F1 Kayak was designed by Brian Schulz of Cape Falcon Kayaks in Oregon. It is 14 feet long and 23 inches wide, fully rigged it weighs only 29 pounds! More info about the F1 design can be found at capefalconkayaks.com/f1.html This class will use kits produced by instructor Jon Richer. All materials required are provided, including pre-cut lumber, skinning cloth, and all rigging to complete the boat. Each student will leave with a completed kayak ready for the water.
Tuition:
Household Member & Above: $725
Individual Member Registration: $790
General Registration: $850
Joint Instruction Tuition: $500 (Please select at checkout if you wish to build with a friend)
Materials: $875 (Cost at checkout will include tuition and materials)
Dates: August 7-12, 2021 9:00AM to 5:00PM
(Option to come in Friday August 13 to launch your finished Kayak and take the first paddle on the Rondout creek from the Museum's docks)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 19, 2021
Joint Instruction: Friends or family of a student are welcome to participate in the class as a 2nd builder on the construction of a single kit. This is a great opportunity to learn and work together with the ability to bring the skills home for the construction of your next boat. Joint instruction must be accompanied with someone taking the full instruction and purchasing a kit.*Please log in for member discounts*
Please note that you must be a current member the date of the event to receive your discount.
Class size: 6
Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum
Wooden Boat School Shop
86 Rondout Landing
Kingston, NY 12401