The John Gardner Chapter of the TSCA and the New London Currach Rowers participated in the Messing About in Boats Day at the UConn Avery Point Campus. The event was sponsored by the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve and provided an opportunity for UConn students, faculty, and staff to enjoy a variety of water activities.

The JGTSCA offered participants the opportunity to take a traditional dory for a row. The boats are “Hybrid Avery Point Dories” modeled after traditional Grand Banks fishing dories. They are built lighter and are set up for “Gunkholing” perfect for exploring the estuarine coastal areas found here at the mouth of the Thames and Poquonnock rivers.

The New London Currach Rowers allowed attendees to give Irish rowing a try with a traditional Irish currach. The design of a currach is 2,000 years old, built for fishing in the wild Irish Sea and northern Atlantic, and is now mainly used competitively.

The John Gardner Chapter of the TSCA hosted its annual Small Craft Workshop. The workshop ran in conjunction with the 32nd annual WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport on June 28-30, 2024.

Wooden Boat enthusiasts gathered for the 31st annual WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport on June 23-25, 2023. In addition to the main event, the John Gardner Chapter hosted our John Gardner Small Craft Workshop at Australia Beach all three days.

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The UConn Avery Point EcoHusky Club hosted an Earth Day celebration on April 19 on the campus green. The spring weather was a bit chilly but the event was informative and engaging.
In coordination with the Earth Day event, the JGTSCA had an open house at the boathouse. JGTSCA members were available to describe our projects and activities. Ellie provided Mexican food which was appreciated by students, staff, and visitors.
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