 Looking
for something worthwhile to do this summer?
Why
not build your own boat?
PHBYC’s 1st Family Boatbuilding
Weekend (FBW)
Yes! Bring families and groups together with a fun, achievement-oriented
project - build your own real boat in two days and start
using it on the same weekend. Family Boatbuilding is an
inexpensive introduction to boat building, beginning with
the construction of a dinghy or canoe. Develop teamwork
and friendships, enjoy quality productive time with family
and friends while building – ending with your first
outing on the water in your very own boat. Take it home
with you!
The
Philippine Home Boatbuilder’s Yacht Club (PHBYC) will
be holding the country’s first ever, Family Boatbuilding
Weekend on 21 -22 April 2007 at Taal Lake Yacht Club, in
Talisay, Batangas, on the shores of beautiful Taal Lake.
Who
can join?
Families or groups are invited to join the Family Boat Building
Weekend: grandparents, parents and kids, boy and girl scout
troops, friends and neighbors, etc. All you need to build
a boat with your family or group is dedication – to
the project and to each other.
What
will I get out of it?
Develop a strong sense of achievement as each person contributes
to the construction of a real boat. From school-age kids
to grandparents, everyone can help in the building process.
At the conclusion of the event, participants launch their
new boats for their first adventure on the water! And of
course have their own boat to take home at the end of event.
What
skills do I need?
Very basic carpentry skills: if you can hammer a nail, drill
a hole, drive in a screw or use a paintbrush, You can Build
a Boat! PHBYC will provide pre-cut parts that you can assemble
in two days time. Experienced olunteers will be present
to guide you through the entire process.
What
kind of boat?
Choose one that best suits your needs and tastes.
1).
Summer Breeze, 11’ 8” foot skiff –
An award winning design by David Beede, the Summerbreeze
is a good all around dinghy that can be rowed, sailed or
motored (with a small outboard motor). PHBYC chose this
design for  ease
of building, good carrying capacity and versatility.
- Length:
11’ 8”
- Beam:
4’ 2”
- Weight:
100lbs
- Capacity:
500lbs.
2).
6-Hour Canoe – The 6 hour canoe is a flat-bottom
Cajun-style pirogue designed by Mike O’ Brien. Perfect
as a personal boat - light and easy to carry and handle.
- Length
- 15'3"
- Beam
- 31” 1/2"
- Weight
- 50-60 lbs
- Capacity
- 225 lbs
How
much?
Participation fee per family or group is only Php4,500.00
inclusive of:
- Boat
Kit and materials
- Pre-cut
plywood panels
- Necessary
lumber
- Fasteners
- Epoxy
Glue
- Paint
-
Entrance fee to the venue for 3 persons (P100 per additional
person)
- Safety
gear
- 3
pcs. dust masks
- 3
pcs. dust goggles
- 3
pcs. knitted gloves
- 1
pc. chemical respirator
- Quality
Instruction from PHBYC Volunteers
Please
bring the following:
Essential tools:
- hammer
(1 or 2 pcs. )
- flat
head screw driver (2 pcs.)
- Phillips
screwdriver (2 pcs.)
- Power
or manual drill
- 2"
paint brush (2 pcs.)
Other
tools will be available during the event.
Safety gear:
- disposable
rubber gloves
- Work
clothing: hats or caps, sunscreen, long sleeved shirts,
pants.
For
the boating options, wooden oars or paddles can be made
during the event, or made ahead of time by the participants,
plans for oars are available here.
Paddles are also for sale at the venue for Php2000 or you
can bring your own. If you have your own life jackets, bring
them too!
Food
and Accomodation:
BYO (Bring Your Own) meals, water and family-friendly beverages.
No meals are included in the registration fee. There are
restaurants and stores nearby where you can buy your meals.
Accommodation options:
- Neighboring
resort prices range from Php1,000 - Php1,500+ per night,
subject to availability. Best to book early or let us
know if you need booking assistance.
-
Camping in the venue is about Php100 per tent, with clean
common Toilet & Bath. Most instructors and several
participants are bringing their own camping gear.
- Talisay
is an hour away from Alabang so for some, it may be convenient
to drive home after the first day’s building and
come back the next morning.
Registration
Hurry! Register now as there are limited slots available.
Click here
to download your registration and follow the instructions
written on how to send it in along with your payment.
Note:
Registration for the April 21-22, 2007 Family Boat Building
Weekend is Closed, as all slots have been filled. Should
you wish to be on our contact list for future
Family Boat Building events please do not hesitate to email
us or call our Event Secretariat.
Need more info?
Email
us at info@pinoyboats.org
or call the Event Secretariat at 807-3422 (Rolly Perez)
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