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.