About CABBS

Founded in 1967, CABBS brings together people who share a passion for building, sailing, paddling, and motoring in boats. Through meetings, outings, and a lending library, members have an opportunity to learn and have fun wtih those who share a similar interest. Visitors are always welcome at CABBS activities.

Cleveland Amateur Boatbuilding and Boating Society

JULY 26, 2008

Old Woman Creek Messabout, Huron, OH.

at this place you paddle a bit but then you stop, lean way back, throw both legs over the side and just take it all in: the pale yellow of the american lotus, the white of the egrets, the red of Ric Altfather's Chestnut canoe.

Jim Battieger showed-off his Wee Rob Lapstrake decked canoe (or kayak) on her first major outing since completing the Iain Oughtred design.

George Miller explored the Creek's Lake Erie outlet in his kayak he described as too tippy.

George and stephanie Ricketts found paddling upstream quite easy with no current to work against.

The Wide open estuary area at the mouth of the creek narrowed to a slack water stream as the group paddled south.

By noon, the party was over. Ric Altfather and his son Jeff carried the Chestnut back to the truck. Time for lunch with the gang!

photos by:
Brian Hart and Ed Neal

Calendar of Upcoming Events

AUG 16 2008

Messabout at
La Due Reservoir
Rt. 422 and Rt.44
10:00 AM

Only sail, paddle or electric boats allowed: This fun body of water always has something tricky in store to make the day memorable. It's a good place for introductory boating lessons for the next generation. Meet at the Washington St. ramp.

Directions: Rt 422 to Rt 44. Head north on Rt. 44 to the light at Washington St. Turn right and follow 1/4 mile to the ramp area.

Reminders

AUG 16

Messabout at La Due Reservoir

Rt. 422 and Rt. 44
10:00 AM

Plans & Notes

Member Spotlight

Krazy Kat

Length: 11'6"
Beam: 6'
Design: Phil Bolger
Builder: Jeff Gifford