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

Activity Reports

April 13, 2008 Paddle Making with Max Peterson
January,2008 CABBS boats on display at the Cleveland Boat and Waterfront Lifestyle Expo
CABBS Meeting Dec 9, 2007 Moving from Green Wood to Dry Wood by John Bridges
CABBS Meeting Nov 11, 2007 Building bird's mouth masts& spars by the Ric Altfather method.

CABBS Meeting April 15, 2007 Kirk Lombardy, Marine Weather Forecaster
CABBS Meeting February 4 , 2007 Dwight Davis: the Lakeside Wooden Boat Society
CABBS Display January, 2007 CABBS at the Cleveland Boat and Waterfront Lifestyle Expo
CABBS Meeting January 7, 2007 Carrie Sowden: Lake Erie Shipwreck Archaeologist
CABBS Meeting Dec. 3, 2006 Elaine Marsh, Friends of the Crooked River
CABBS Meeting Nov. 5, 2006 Ray Myers Great Lakes Sailor Ray spent a portion of his life sailing as a cook and steward aboard Great Lakes freighters.
CABBS Meeting April 9, 2006 Steamship William G. Mather: The Ship that Built Cleveland Presentation by Les and Kathy Weston
WHISTLE Youth Program WHISTLE Youth Boatbuilding Program at Wendy Park Launches Five Optimist Prams
CABBS Meeting March 5, 2006 Old Woman Creek Estuary Presentation by Heather Elmer Ohio Department of Wildlife
CABBS Meeting February 5, 2006 A Year in Paradise Stephen and Margaret Watterson discuss their sailboat adventure from Lake Erie to the Florida Keys
CABBS Booth at Cleveland Mid-America Boat Show January 13-23, 2006 Take a look at the boatbuilding demonstration, the CABBS for KIDS kit boat, and the member's boats on display..
CABBS Meeting January 6, 2006 John Blazy presentation on his semi-submersible, MINI-NAUTILUS
CABBS Meeting November 6, 2005 Daniel E. Smith presentation on marlinspike seamanship.
CABBS Meeting April 10, 2005 Matt Weisman presentation on shipbuilding on the Black River in Lorain.
CABBS Meeting February 20, 2005 Jack Roberts Presentation Jack from Hartville Lumber discussed boatbuilding plywoods and hardwoods available at his store.
CABBS Booth at the Cleveland Mid-America Boat Show January 14 - 23, 2005 Seven boats built by CABBS members were displayed at the CABBS booth.
CABBS Meeting January 9, 2005 Kevin Kayle Presentation Kevin, a Lake Erie fisheries specialist with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, spoke on the condition of the lake and the lake fisheries.
CABBS Meeting December 12, 2004 Greg Richmond Presentation Guest speaker, Greg Richmond, Manager of the West Marine store in North Olmsted.
CABBS Meeting November 14, 2004 Modern Sail Construction Rich Wilber, from the Elvstrom-Sobstad sail loft in Rocky River presented a fact-filled description of contemporary sails constructed using mylar and load bearing fibers.
CABBS Meeting April 18, 2004 John Blazy Presentation Not only did John bring a full array of digital photos to support his talk, he brought the boat as well. Members got a first-hand look at CALYPSEE'S underwater viewing ports.
CABBS Meeting March 7, 2004 Peter Matthews Presentation A simple tutorial on painting and varnishing by an Interlux Paint product and technical representative.
CABBS Meeting February 1, 2004 The Building of ANAWA Notes from Greg Chaplin's presentation on how he built his 23 ft. fantail launch.
CABBS Booth at the Cleveland Mid-America Boat Show January 16 - 25, 2004 Take a look at the boats displayed and the model boatbuilding activity.
January 11, 2004 CABBS Meeting John Orllila, a trustee of the Fairport Harbor Historical Society talked on the history of the Fairport Harbor, Ohio lighthouses.
Tartan and C&C Yacht Facility Field Trip December 6, 2003 Over 40 members and guests toured the Tartan yacht building facilities in Fairport Harbor.
CABBS MeetingNovember 9, 2003 Gary Peters presentation and Jim Rendt's Little Dubber Kayak