The Mackinaw Watercraft Canoe & Kayak College

Coming to Michigan Maritime Museum

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The Michigan Maritime Museum is excited to welcome Mackinaw Watercraft’s acclaimed designer and boat builder Allen Deming will be teaching two classes in August at the Padnos Boat Shed on the campus of the Michigan Maritime Museum.On Wednesday, August 5^th, Deming will teach his techniques for building laminated canoe and kayak paddles.  The following day he will present “You Can Build a Wooden Boat” a seminar style class that covers the basics on the two most popular techniques for home built wood boat building.

Deming, who has taught hundreds of paddlers, and avid crafts persons how to make boats and paddles, is excited to strengthen his ties to the Michigan Maritime Museum.  “Today’s building techniques allow people with even minimal experience to build beautiful, lightweight, and low maintenance boats and paddles” says Deming.  These two classes are a great way for new and experienced persons to pick up new information and skill sets.

Registration for the 2-hour paddle-making seminar is $40. This seminar runs from 3pm-5pm August 5^th. The August 6^th boat building seminar runs from 10am to 12:30pm and the registration fee is $30.  Registration for one or both classes can be made through the Michigan Maritime Museum by calling 269-637-8078.

For more information about Mackinaw Watercraft,please visit www.MackinawWatercraft.comor contact: Allen@MackinawWatercraft.com

The Michigan Maritime Museum is dedicated to the preservation of Michigan Great Lakes waterways, maritime history, and culture. Located at the drawbridge in South Haven, the museum is a 501 (C3) organization and donations are tax deductible. For more information call 1-800-747-3810 or visit michiganmaritimemuseum.org.