If there is a general audience, may I suggest nothing techical. All you want to achieve is to encourage others to try the same (building their kayak).

For the Stitch and Glue, have a couple of short panels ready, then at the demonstration, drill and tie them together, using wire and electrical ties. If you have time, demonstrate a fillet.

For the glassing demonstration, glass over a similar piece to what you did in the previous demonstration.

You would be suprised how long it takes to demonstrate something basic when you are explaining things. Also encourage questions from the audience.

John

: Hi there, all.

: I've been invited again to make two presentations at the upcoming R2K
: get-together in Port Townsend in August.

: Topic #1 will be on Stitch & Glue Basics.

: Topic #2 will be a fiberglassing demonstration, i.e., wetting-out a smallish
: example of a compound-curved hull section.

: This year, I'd like to solicit suggestions from you-all about what should be
: covered, emphasized, or ignored, for that matter. Please keep in mind that
: each will only be about an hour long, so it won't be like a real 'how-to'
: course.

: For me, the hard part has always been to cram as much as I can into that
: hour, so I'm aware that I have to skip over a lot of details. Since this
: is for the benefit of the audience (rather than myself, as I pretend that
: I know the material) I'd like to get a better idea of what is desired, and
: tailor it thusly. Hand-outs? Mock-ups? Samples of different glass/epoxy
: layups? Favorite tools? Custom work? The great Roller vs. Brush vs. Pour
: & Squeegee Epoxy Application debate? Pygmy vs. CLC? Does this make
: sense?

: In any event, suggestions and responses here or via my email eddress (as
: above) will be much appreciated. Don't be shy, now, we were all beginners
: at some point, so don't think your question will sound too stupid. If I
: remember correctly, my first kit remained in its boxes for some months
: while I lurked here trying to get up the courage to actually build a boat
: I was going to trust my life to.

: Hope to see you all there, August 16-18.

: Pete Roszyk,
: in Snohomish, WA