John Clohesy Birch Canoes
 Email:
john@birchcanoes.com
Phone:
07922 164061
Address:
Brooksby Station House
Hoby Road
Brooksby
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 2LE
How to find us
Hi, I'm John Clohesy and I can help you build a canoe in my workshop for just £600 per boat.   Build your own canoe
in three days 		You don't need to have any special woodworking skills, we will help you every step of the way
Follow the progress of a canoe building weekend   (More here)
Read what people have said about their experiences: Referrals
The course fee includes ALL your costs, materials,  constant help available throughout, camping. For a little more you can make use of a comfortable flat (sleeps 3, but is small!). You take your completed canoe proudly away with you at the end of the course.

See Build Your Own for more details
or click here to book your place		 Be a family - Build your own canoe
Live your dream - Build and paddle your own canoe
  • We  make a maximum of 4 canoes on each course, so you are assured of lots of personal attention throughout your build.
  • Ideal for Mums or Dads and their teenage children (or younger)
  • Splendid bonding experience for groups
  • Bring a friend to help, we don't charge more..

You could also try making a canoe at home, with these simple guidelines
How to make a paddle
and transport your canoe

ALWAYS WEAR A BUOYANCY AID
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More Links
Plans:   Jem Watercraft
More plans: Collection of plans on the web		 Canoe building forum: Song of the Paddle
Building the Selway Fisher Wren Survival training course (including canoe building): Woodland Ways
Recycling  Other Canoe Builders:
Bespoke canoes and hand-carved signs:
Joel Delorme
Fully-fitted hi-spec canoes for sale:
Swift Water Canoes
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