It’s back again! Uncle Bobby’s once a year paddle workshop is a rich experience in learning about Hawaiian culture, tropical woods, and the ocean sport of outrigger canoeing.
- Learn how paddles are made and repaired.
- Enjoy the hands-on experience of finishing your own paddle to take home.
- Makes a great gift for your family members and friends!
- This program is great for adults and keiki – families have a great time doing this together!
You will learn so much about Hawaiian culture, about wood-working, about outrigger canoeing, and listen to stories about many Hawaiian legends, from on and off the water!
Dates: February 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 2012
Time: 9 am-3 pm
Location: Uncle Bobby’s home in Kaneohe. Directions will be sent to you after you register.
Cost: $325.00 for Members, or $350 for non-members – which will include a one year Family membership to the Puakea Foundation (Use PayPal buttons below to pay.)
Please be sure to join our email list in the right column so we can contact you about all of the Foundation events!
Workshop fee includes membership to the Puakea Foundation and your own hand-made paddle. This program is limited to 10 people so act soon!
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Is the workshop 3 weekends or are there 3 workshops on separate weekends?
r/kt
The one workshop takes place over three weekends. Thanks for clarifying!
Aloha
Should I bring my own wood?
I would like to make a Koa steering blade.
Mahalo
Chris – I have just posted the info for the 2013 workshop here:
http://www.puakea.org/2012/12/28/make-your-own-paddle-workshop-february-2013/
Uncle Bobby supplies all of the wood for the workshop! Thanks for your interest.