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The Tenth Annual Florida Gulf Coast Small Craft Festival is history now. Participants enjoyed the hospitality of the
Sarasota Sailing Squadron who deserve kudos for their provisions (snacks, meal , breakfast) and facilities. This is absolutely the best venue to hold a sailing event, I recommend it highly, well done Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Looking forward to next year!
Despite high winds, attendees didn't lack interest or items to discuss. There may have been one or two tall tales told. The How to build a Flat Iron Skiff demonstration and lecture by author Keith D Jones was canceled due to Mr Jones serious health issues, we wish him a speedy recovery.
Amara Nash gave a presentation on the Florida Maritime Museum, their activities and and plans. Discussed changes at the museum, if you haven't been in a while, schedule another visit and they are always looking for more volunteers and suggestions.
Michael Jones, President of the FGCTSCA gave a presentation on Heritage Village's McKay Creek Boat Shop. The shop will help preserve the history of Clark Mills and other boat builders in Pinellas County. Clark Mills was the designer of the Optimist Pram, Windmill, and Sun Cat. Call ahead to insure the boat shop is open,
(727) 582-2123
FGCTSCA tee shirts are in and will be available at the Cedar Key Small boat gathering May 6 thru 8. Short sleeves are $18 and Long sleeves are $22.
If anyone else took pictures at the event, please post to this group or email to me and I will. I know there were a couple of boats that I did not get pictures of. FGCTSCA@gmail.com
Sarasota Sailing Squadron who deserve kudos for their provisions (snacks, meal , breakfast) and facilities. This is absolutely the best venue to hold a sailing event, I recommend it highly, well done Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Looking forward to next year!
Despite high winds, attendees didn't lack interest or items to discuss. There may have been one or two tall tales told. The How to build a Flat Iron Skiff demonstration and lecture by author Keith D Jones was canceled due to Mr Jones serious health issues, we wish him a speedy recovery.
Amara Nash gave a presentation on the Florida Maritime Museum, their activities and and plans. Discussed changes at the museum, if you haven't been in a while, schedule another visit and they are always looking for more volunteers and suggestions.
Michael Jones, President of the FGCTSCA gave a presentation on Heritage Village's McKay Creek Boat Shop. The shop will help preserve the history of Clark Mills and other boat builders in Pinellas County. Clark Mills was the designer of the Optimist Pram, Windmill, and Sun Cat. Call ahead to insure the boat shop is open,
(727) 582-2123
FGCTSCA tee shirts are in and will be available at the Cedar Key Small boat gathering May 6 thru 8. Short sleeves are $18 and Long sleeves are $22.
If anyone else took pictures at the event, please post to this group or email to me and I will. I know there were a couple of boats that I did not get pictures of. FGCTSCA@gmail.com
"There is nothing----absolutely nothing----half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats...or with boats....In or out of 'em, it doesn't matter." From Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Graham
Welcome to the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Traditional Small Craft Association.
Our members are interested in boatbuilding, messabouts, rowing, paddling, sailing, techniques, equipment and maritime history.
The Great Florida Gulf Coast Small Craft Festival takes place every year in April.
https://www.facebook.com/FGCTSCA
Our members are interested in boatbuilding, messabouts, rowing, paddling, sailing, techniques, equipment and maritime history.
The Great Florida Gulf Coast Small Craft Festival takes place every year in April.
https://www.facebook.com/FGCTSCA
2015-2016 TSCA Officers
- President - Michael Jones mj.woodwork@gmail.com
- Vice President - Bob Pitt rwpitt001@gmail.com
- Secretary/Registrar - Rex & Kathie Payne fgctsca@gmail.com
