Connecting Boat Builders; Honoring Bevin's Skiff!
 | Joe Youcha
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It's hard to believe that the first of Bevin's Skiffs was launched 15 years ago. Since then, there have been probably over 2,000 Bevin's Skiffs built by families, community groups and schools all over the world.
It's about time that we try and connect all those builders. This newsletter is the first step towards that goal, and it's way overdue. I hope you enjoy it.
And, be in touch. Let us know what you're doing with your Bevin's Skiff. If you have pictures of kids building Bevin's Skiff, we'd love to see them!
--Joe Youcha, Lead Designer of Bevin's Skiff
Director, Building To Teach
A Program of the Alexandria Seaport Foundation
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Building Bevin's Skiff at the Alexandria Seaport
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 Bevin's Skiff's straightforward design and construction make it great to both build and use. Over the years, scores of these rowing boats have been built by young people in the Alexandria Seaport Foundation's Boatbuilding Apprentice Program.
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How Bevin's Skiff Got its Name
Ever wonder where the
name Bevin's Skiff came from?
Who was this "Bevin" character anyway?
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Instructor Spotlight: Chris deFirmian, Ukiah, CA
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Chris deFirmian has been building boats for many years, but he was excited when he attended a Building to Teach session in
 2012 on how to add a teaching component into his work with teens and pre-teens. Now, he found out how to teach math fundamentals while the students also experienced the achievement of completing a project. Read more>
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Download Bevin's Skiff Plans!
About a year ago, the Alexandria Seaport Foundation partnered with WoodenBoat Magazine to offer free, downloadable Bevin's Skiff plans and building instructions to anyone who would build a boat with a kid. We're happy to report the plans have been downloaded 900 times to date! |
Interested in Bevin's Skiff Kits?
If you are interested in ordering a Bevin's Skiff kit from the Alexandria Seaport Foundation this year, please let us know by emailing jyoucha@buildingtoteach.org.  | |
A completed Bevin's Skiff
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Please include how many kits you think you'll need and when you'll want delivery. There's no commitment involved. We're just trying to plan our work and materials needs. For more information on the kits, click here.
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