Ellery Kempe-Chalmers reading from a piece that she wrote about her experience building the Susan skiff during a launch ceremony in December 2020. Her boat (the light green one, center) will be raffled off this year to raise funds for the next round of Mary Lacy scholarship recipients. Kempe-Chalmers was so pleased with her experience in the 12-week program that she has decided to continue on as a nine-month apprentice.

Tabitha Gish rowing the boat she built with nine-month apprentice Tyler Kellen on launch day in December 2020. They worked so rapidly that they had time to build oars and a sailing rig for their Susan skiff.

Tabitha Gish fitting the boradstrakes on her Susan skiff in progress.

Ellery Kempe-Chalmers fastening in her garboard plank.

Chloe Carr working on planing down the oak boards she glued up for her transom.