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Doors: 2:45pmAdventurer Nathan Slater will draw from his experience to guide you through the secrets of assembling a tailored repair kit and using it from the beach. Fiberglass repair, stove maintenance, leak-proof sewing; this workshop covers it all!
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Boat Repair on the Beach: Crafting a repair kit to keep you afloat on expedition
Picture yourself on a remote beach stretch of the BC coast – miles away from the nearest town – and you hear the dreaded crack of fiberglass on rock. Fear not, as Nathan will draw from his experience to guide you through the secrets of assembling a tailored repair kit and using it from the beach. Fiberglass repair, stove maintenance, leak-proof sewing; this workshop covers it all! He’ll also share stories of successful on-the-spot repairs that avoided disaster and allowed the expedition to thrive.
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Nathan Slater
Local adventurer and outdoor educator, Nathan Slater will show you how to assemble a tailored repair kit and how to use it at the Boat Repair on the Beach workshop. At Water Sports Night, Nathan shares challenges and triumphs from his 140-day sea kayak expedition to Yakutat, Alaska.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3, Canada,Vancouver, British Columbia
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