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Boat Building Demo

August 30, 2007

Experienced sailor Jon Wasserman, Project Manager/Mechanical Engineer for Paul Reed Smith Guitars, gave tips on how to build an unsinkable vessel for the 1st Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta in Miller Library Terrace.

Click to enlarge photos by Shane Brill '03.

Brittany Dunbar '11 and Mike Powell '11 discuss creative methods of assembling watercraft
Brittany Dunbar '11 and Mike Powell '11 discuss creative methods of assembling watercraft.
Emily Adams '09 and Annie Koch '09 sign up to participate.
Emily Adams '09 and Annie Koch '09 sign up to participate.
Nicole Hovermale '10, Jacki Bower '10, and Abby Horseman '10 pinpoint highlights of the regatta guidelines.
Nicole Hovermale '10, Jacki Bower '10, and Abby Horseman '10 pinpoint highlights of the regatta guidelines.
Center for Environment & Society Director John Seidel provides an overview of the Waterfront Festival
Center for Environment & Society Director John Seidel provides an overview of the Waterfront Festival.
Jon Wasserman describes the most effective methods of waterproofing corrugated cardboard.
Jon Wasserman describes the most effective methods of waterproofing corrugated cardboard.
Onlookers participated in a dialogue about inventive methods of construction
Onlookers participated in a dialogue about inventive methods of construction.
Elizabeth Clay '08 and Astra Haldeman '07 listen to the one of the inquiries from the audience.
Elizabeth Clay '08 and Astra Haldeman '07 listen to the one of the inquiries from the audience.
Archaeology Lab Director Liz Seidel and Teresa Fewlass '99 review the registration materials
Archaeology Lab Director Liz Seidel and Teresa Fewlass '99 review the registration materials.
Senior Program Manager of the Center for Environment & Society JoAnn Fairchild poses a question.
Senior Program Manager of the Center for Environment & Society JoAnn Fairchild poses a question.
The Motley Crew develops a strategy using available implements
The Motley Crew develops a strategy using available implements: Bryan "Pierre" Twomey '11, Dan "Peg Leg" Sause '11, Sean "Rum Runner" Regner '10, Trevor "First Mate Slayer" Graham '11, Meaghan "Helm's Maid" Henry '08, and Wilhelm "Capt. Wil" Gundlach '11.
Jon Wasserman and Trevor Graham '11 converse about buoyancy.
Jon Wasserman and Trevor Graham '11 converse about buoyancy.
From afar, the Motley Crew enacts a plan with theatrical verve
From afar, the Motley Crew enacts a plan with theatrical verve.

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