Building Community with Boating
Photo Credit: Allen Halas
While the rivers of Milwaukee divide the city geographically, one group sees them as an accessory to making connection. All Hands Boatworks (621 S. 12th St.) is a group that looks to bring people together and educate youth through the construction and restoration of wooden boats. Their Volunteers and Instructors Week runs through May 8, and consists of programming that not only introduces people to boating, but also teaches a variety of academic subjects by completing projects, including the restoration of a 1941 Penn Yan dinghy and the construction of a 12-foot compass skiff. The projects build as much character as they do craft.