MILWAUKEE – Nine new, hand-built boards are being launched in separate events this week in Milwaukee. The first of those boats was dropped into Lake Michigan on Tuesday, May 27.
Boats launched
What we know:
The boats were made with guidance from the All Hands Boatworks program. It teaches teens how to build wooden boats.
Boat launch at Discovery World, Milwaukee
On Tuesday, students from El Puente High School launched their Echo Bay Dory Skiffs on the water at Discovery World Museum.
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The launch tradition celebrates the hard work of students, while also highlighting mentors.
Boat launch at Discovery World, Milwaukee
More than 50 students took part in the projects.
Each launch celebration will be at Discovery World at its south-facing docks.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by All Hands Boatworks.
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