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Welcome Summer! Classes started today and we have oh so much fun. We are building a skin-on-frame open kayak this summer. Today we started work on the paddle blanks and station molds, went over shop safety and conduct rules, learned how to use planes, files, saws and spokeshaves and most importantly smiled and laughed a whole lot. If we keep up at this pace, we may have to build a second boat!

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Please share your thoughts and comments with us. Copy and paste the questions below and send us any answers or suggestions at islesfordboatworks@gmail.com. Thank you for your time, we greatly appreciate any and all feedback from our community. Community Evaluation Form In an effort to help Islesford Boatworks better its summer boatbuilding program and stay in tune with our community’s needs

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We are pleased to announce that Islesford Boatworks will once again hold its six-week summer program. The classes will start on Monday July 7th and run through Friday August 15th. The finished boat will be RAFFLED! on Saturday August 16th, and launched on Sunday the 17th. More information coming soon on the design of boat. The schedule will stay the same as last summer and can be found on this

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This summer Islesford Boatworks will introduce a new tree-planting complement to the program, and we couldn't be more excited about it. We're aiming to reduce IB's environmental impact and teach the kids about their environment and the valuable skills of horticulture. With financial support from the community, IB will procure and plant the types of trees used in boatbuilding, such as Cedar,

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Summer is around the corner and IB has been BUSY! This winter we received official non-profit status from the IRS!!!! A big THANK YOU to the Island Institute for being our sponsor last year. This summer's boatbuilding program starts on July 9th, and will follow the same schedule as last year, Juniors on Tuesday and Thursdays and Seniors on Mondays and Fridays. So get ready, Young Boatbuilders!

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We at Islesford Boatworks are very happy this year as it's our first opportunity to consider all that got done last year, and to plan all that's going to happen this year! We can't wait to get back into the barn and get back to work... Many of you will receive our first annual newsletter by actual mail (thanks, Joy!), but for those of you who can't wait, you can read our first annual newsletter,

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Well, we just released the 2006 Annual Report, and it is pretty impressive (if we do say so ourselves!!!). It sounded a little lofty and corporate at first, but ended up being a great way to take stock of all that's been accomplished this year at IB. We're proud of it. Click here for the online version, or email us to request one in the mail...

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Well, all you Islesford Boatworkers... It was an epic and historic weekend over here at the IB: WE LAUNCHED THE BOAT!!! We can't even believe it. Check out these pics, for now, and we'll add more after the holiday weekend. Congratulations and thanks to all the kids who built this boat. And thanks to everyone who came out to support us. Hooray!

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That's right, ya 'Lubbers... This Sunday, August 27th, at 1pm We are LAUNCHING THE BOAT!!! Not only do we encourage you to come, but we also encourage you to dress like a pirate! It's a BBQ Boat Launch on Sand Beach. Bring Salad and Side Dishes. We'll provide meats, condiments, and drinks. Arrrrre you kidding?! Sounds great!

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Thank you to all who attended! We will give a more complete update with all the details later, but we're so thrilled with the way last night went that we just had to say something! Over a hundred people came to support Islesford Boatworks (probably the largest group to ever convene in the barn!) last night, and a lot of money was raised for the program. Most importantly, the community was able

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We are very excited for the open house gala and auction tonight. Not only is it a chance for parents, members of the community, and anyone else(!) to see the incredible work the kids have done so far, but it is also the night when our first IB boat will find a new home! That's right, we are AUCTIONING THE BOAT. All proceeds will go back into the program, to allow more kids to enjoy the same

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Well, whodathunkit! Millions of people all over the world-- and apparenly truckdrivers galore*-- got to hear our own Brendan and Amanda Ravenhill on the Martha Stewart Living Radio Show this morning on Sirius radio, in an interview with Lauren Pressley. It was a great opportunity to let people know about what we're doing. Big thanks to Hannah Milman for setting it up. *Hannah informed us

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Don't get us wrong... it's nothing personal (we love the boat!), but on August 16th, at 5pm, we're auctioning the boat(!) at the inaugural Islesford Boatworks Open House (Open Barn) Gala and Auction! We'll also auction off other items like oars, bat houses, and much more! We'll serve drinks and snacks, and it should be a great time. So come on by... All proceeds will go back into Islesford

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Another generous grant has been awarded to Islesford Boatworks. The program would not be possible without the the support of people and organizations. We are very grateful to the Maine Community Foundation. Otherwise, things are just cracking in the workshop. We have nearly finished planking, and soon we 'll flip the boat and start finishing off the hull! Check out the boat cam to see our

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"Wow, how can I get one of those new fire-department T-shirts?" Hmm... we'd recommend a visit to our friends over at Islesford.com for more info. And you DON'T want to miss the Islesford Fair next Thursday, August 3rd!

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The last two weeks have been great over here... If you check out the pictures section you'll be sure to see some new faces, as our enrollment has more than doubled! We're thrilled that it seems like the island communities are nearly as excited as we are about Islesford Boatworks. Thanks to all the kids and parents for all your energy and support!

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This past weekend was the annual Masquerade Ball. Boatloads of IB students and all of the instructors were out in force. How many Islesford Boatworkers do you spot in this picture?

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This one appeared on the front page of the Maritime section of the Mount Desert Islander. It gave Adam Wriggens and Hannah Folsom the public voices they've always deserved, and made Coleman Fernald an island celebrity. Read it here.

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Classes started last week and things are really cooking! The youth are wonderful, smart, engaged, learning lots, and having tons of fun. We have already put the first pieces of the boat onto the molds, built several bat houses, and have nearly completed our first set of oars. Stop by and see what we are up to if you are on the island.

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Here are links to two articles in which we have been featured. Watch for an article in this week's MDIslander, which comes out on Thursday. Bangor Daily NewsBar Harbor Times

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We have recieved a generous grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation, as well as support from MAS Epoxy and EBS in building materials. Thank You.

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Happy Summer to Everyone! Here are the pictures from our Kickball Kickoff event last week. We had over 30 people playing Kickball and 20 people helped shape our first set of oars to be sold soon. Thank You for all the kind support!

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Hello everyone, and WELCOME! Islesford Boatworks is well on its way to making a difference (and a boat), and as you can see, we now have a WEBSITE! So please feel free to look around, see what's going on and what we're up to, and find out what Islesford Boatworks is all about...and by all means feel free to support our wonderful program (we need the help). And now for some updates: We have just

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