Gordie to Share Composites Expertise

If you’re in the habit of reading race results in Latitude 38, the name Gordie Nash should be familiar. He’s the guy who took a chainsaw to the bow of an old Santana 27 in 2006, then used ultra-modern composite materials and techniques to transform the vintage hull into a modern speedster. Since then, Gordie and his wife Ruth Suzuki have campaigned Arcadia with remarkable success.

Are you curious about composites? If so, you’ll want to attend a special hands-on program with Gordie this Saturday (May 14) at Sausalito’s Spaulding Marine Center from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. “The workshop will cover the various types of cloth, core materials and resins used in the marine industry,” explains Spaulding’s director, Bill Edinger. “Gordie will focus on the practical application of composites, giving the boat owner or shipwright a better understanding of the choice of materials and how to use them successfully.”

We don’t often hear of instructional sessions being offered on composites and their use, so we would encourage you to register in advance here if you’re interested. Lunch will be included in the program, and a $50 donation to the nonprofit is requested.