Historic boat builders such as Fred Dion of Salem, William Chamberlain of Marblehead and George Chaisson of Swampscott are just a few of the most famous boat builders to grace local docks with their creations. They will get to write on a thoughtful topic and learn something relative to the place they live. Frank Churchill, commander of the power squadron, first thought of the project during a committee meeting last year. It's a project that gets the community and kids involved, lets people know about the squadron and of course it involves boats. Thad Danielson, a boat builder and resident of Marblehead, will be a part of the three-member instruction and construction team.
All boats require attention to details.
We want them to float not sink. Skiffs, similar to an old-fashioned rowboat, are one of most straightforward boats there are to build, he added. The budding boat builders, who will use hand tools to construct the boat, are not required to have any previous building experience. Power squadron members agree that the participants only need to have a desire to learn. From the conception to the actual launching of the ship, that will be amazing.