Lee Dybvig
Lee Dybvig was paddling the northern waters of Minnesota prior to the wilderness act that formed the Boundary Water Canoe Area. An accomplished guide, woodworker and teacher, Lee calls Sandstone, MN home. Lee has guided more than 600 students through the crafting of their own wooden paddle –each one a unique and useable heirloom.
April 2019
Build a Wooden Paddle
Create a special memory with a young person (age 10+) or build one on your own -- in this class you will build a bent shaft canoe or paddleboard (SUP) paddle. Imagine: finish the paddle and then head out on the St. Croix River, or local lake, to paddle using your own hand-made paddle….what could be better? We can’t think of anything. You will learn about wood selection and grains, use of hand tools and skill saw, paddle design and…
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Build your own bent shaft canoe or paddle board (SUP) paddle. Students will learn about wood selection and grains, use of hand tools and skill saw, paddle design and considerations, and paddle sizing. Each student will leave with a completed bent shaft paddle ready for varnishing. This class will take place over 1 weekend in April with 3 different class periods for a total of 7.5 hours: Friday, April 26: 6:30pm-8:30pm, Saturday, April 27: 1pm - 4:30pm, and Sunday, April…
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