Out next meeting will be virtual, held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. This month will feature Rich Hilsinger, Director of the Wooden Boat School. There will also be a presentation from past president, Matt Kesetembaum on his new tool cabinet. Club member Simon Stark will also give a presentation on his new tool cabinet as well. All members, please mute yourself upon entering the meeting to eliminate extraneous noises and unmute only when speaking. We look forward to seeing everyone on December 9.
About Rich Hilsinger
Originally from Philadelphia, Rich Hilsinger first arrived at WoodenBoat School as a student back in 1983, and he’s lived in Brooklin ever since. Rich managed the School shop for seven years and also enjoyed the opportunity to teach courses in kayak and small boat construction. Woodworking became a part of his life after college, and he’s dabbled in everything from house carpentry, restaurant and bar renovation, post-and-beam barn restoration, and cabinetry. The “boat bug” bit while Rich wintered in the Caribbean in the 1970’s. After sailing throughout the Caribbean and Europe for 3 years with the four-masted bark SEA CLOUD as ship’s carpenter, Rich returned to the U.S. and assisted on yacht deliveries; did boat repair; worked at North End Shipyard in Rockland and Brooklin Boat Yard; and purchased his own Crocker pocket cruiser MARTHA. He stepped into the position of WoodenBoat School Director in 1990 and has enjoyed bringing insight, energy, and full-time dedication to the well-known institution. When he is not involved with work at the School, Rich enjoys spending time with family and friends, sailing, gardening, reading, and cheering for all of Philadelphia’s professional sports teams.