There have been a couple of small posts regarding this weekends events. I am hoping that I won't be driving 6 hours for nothing...so I am going to post an email I got to encourage others to show up with boats, and to volunteer for demos etc. I'd like to learn as much as I can at this event...and hopefully see LOTS of beautiful boats at the same time. Who else is planning on attending???

The Rendezvous is one day, Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm. There will
be demos: Jay Babina will show how to teach yourself to roll, Brian
Nystrom will be demonstrating Greenland paddle making, John Michne will
talk about his Adirondack Guideboat construction techniques, Rob Macks
will demonstrate stapleless stripping and I will fiberglass a hull if we
can get it stripped in time. We are currently (frantically) working on
three new designs to debut at the Rendezvous: the Aquila stitch n glue
kayak, the Orion Hybrid, and the Rob Roy plywood canoe.

So, I would be here Friday night and plan to spend as much time as you
need here on Saturday. Lodging opportunities can be found at
http://www.newfoundchamber.com/lodging.html. We will have these kayaks
to paddle test: Outer Island, Spirit, Osprey, Excursion, Trekker,
Explorer, Navigator, and Seeker. Canoes available will be the Otter,
Traveler, and Abenaki.

Bring your PFD, paddle, refreshments, and food. This is a State Park
that has places to cook, but no camping and no vending facilities at
this time of year. This is a rain or shine event so bring gear to keep
warm if necessary and a change (or two) of clothes. There are changing
rooms and restroom facilities.

Michael

Get your boat ready for the Tenth Newfound Rendezvous, September 8th, 2007
http://www.newfoundrendezvous.org
The Newfound Woodworks, Inc.
67 Danforth Brook Road
Bristol, NH 03222
603-744-6872
http://www.newfound.com