10th Annual
Vancouver Meet at the Beach

Date: Sunday, May 30, 2010
Location: Marine Park, Burnaby, B.C., Canada
( pdf map )
Times: 10:00 – 2:00 with BBQ to follow
at Orca Boats shop
Hard to believe but this is the “Tenth Anniversary” of
the Vancouver Meet at the Beach and we hope to make it memorable.
If you have a wooden canoe, kayak, small boat, skin on frame then
we need you to participate. Or maybe you have always wanted to build
your own small boat. Then this is the event to attend. You will
be able to talk to dozen of builders of small craft, learn about
their boats and pick up a few tips on building your own wooden boat.
This is non-commercial event, family event and we will be there
rain or shine. There is no registration fee, however if you plan
to bring a boat, please contact me by e-mail or give me a call.
I like to know how many boats and what type will be present. It
helps in planning the event. There will also be some free draws
this year during the discussions for products that have been donated
by various companies and suppliers.
Calendar of Events
10:00 – 11:00 am
Gathering of boats beachside
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Fiberglassing 101 – This is an open discussion
on products, demonstrations, tips and ideas on fiberglassing. Share
your ideas, challenges and quick fixes.

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Building without Staples - Open discussion on
the various techniques used to build a staple-less wood strip boat.
There are lots of different ideas, tips and tricks out there, so
be prepared to share what you have learned.
1:00 pm - Launching
Invariably there are those that want to get on the water. Take
this opportunity to take your photos from the pier or load up your
boat(s) and head to the BBQ.
2:00 pm - It's Over
BBQ and Family Social
Sponsored by Orca Canoes & Kayaks Ltd.
at the Orca Boats' shop
#7 3005 Murray Street
Port Moody, B.C. (5 minutes down the road from the beach)
pdf map to shop
Everyone is welcome to drop by the shop after the beach event
and join the family gathering and BBQ. Food and beverage is fully
hosted by Orca Boats, however, we will be taking donations for the
event. All proceeds to the Georgia Strait Alliance of B.C.www.georgiastrait.org.
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