Mr. George instr1ucts Jaquan on the proper use of a Japanese saw. A tool that will be used often in the construction of the Peace Canoe.
Viewing for the first time, a Peace Canoe from Chesapeake LightcraftA cool afternoon was spent at Sarles Marina where Mr. George introduce 5 of the participants in the boat building project to the Peace Canoe and many tools they will use through construction.
He specified the need for safety and then let all interested try out the Japanese saw. Finally, it was time to go into the wooden boat shop and warm up. While inside, owner Bill Donahue, showed the kids around and talked greatly about the restoration process from beginning to end.
This is what Jaquan thought about the afternoon, " I think it was very educational, because we learned about the tools we'll be using to build our Peace Canoe. I got to use the Japanese saw and I found it easy."
"We had so much fun as we were part of a demonstration that showed us how to use a Japanese saw," stated Maurice.
The Annapolis Maritime Museum and Box of Rain Foundation are thrilled to have George Smith leading this initiative. George shares a couple of his thoughts on the program. "Youth boat-building programs are about taking it to a new level. We want to see tools in our hands as we learn, build, and have fun, leading to life-tools of ingenuity and team work." George has enjoyed meeting participants of the program at both the SERC and Sarles afternoons, he believes there is a lot of potential in the group.
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