Building OARS’ Newest Dory: Cathedral in the Desert
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- Опубліковано 10 сер 2021
- OARS launched its newest Grand Canyon dory, “Cathedral in the Desert,” in August, 2021. The custom-built boat was handcrafted by master boat builder Sean Bothman and named in honor of the late OARS founder George Wendt. River dories are traditionally named for beautiful places or natural features that have been lost to development.
In a 1994 interview, George Wendt said he’d name a dory, “‘Cathedral in the Desert’ - one of the beautiful amphitheaters in the Escalante that was impacted, flooded, by Glen Canyon Dam...one of those places that has been very special to me over the years." It was a location that inspired him to start running river trips.
The new OARS dory will be used to bring guests down the Colorado River through Grand Canyon.
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Was fortunate enough to spend the night in OARS boat house before rowing 'baggage' on a Grand trip. Half a box of wine, mandolin,.....surrounded by dories and Litton's presence. Greatest night of my life:)
Fantastic!
Let's hear it for Master Boat Builder, Sean Bothman!
Thanks for sharing the process guys! What a fun process to share! Beauty Boat! Beauty! Well done!
That sure is a pretty boat. Nice to see you guys still use traditional Hand layups and strong backs, then to see what you float them through is absolutely awesome. Great Job!!
Just finished the book The Emerald Mile .history of the grand canyon and the dorries that ran it
So cool! - Dylan Schuhle