Into woodworking?

The McKenzie River Discovery Center is announcing its upcoming drift boat building workshop, scheduled for April 21st to 25th. Under the expert guidance of Jayson Hayes from Cedar Flat’s Hayes Custom Boats, participants will construct the iconic McKenzie River drift boat and gain hands-on experience with finishing techniques and bottom protection. For more details and to register, visit McKenzie Discovery Center’s website and go to the Workshops tab tinyurl.com/mrysvsyy

Due to construction at the Discovery Center, the workshop will take place at the Roy Pruitt Memorial Shop on the property of Shelly and the late Roy Pruitt. Their property, affectionately called Campfire, is just upriver from the Discovery Center.

Roy Pruitt was a legendary McKenzie guide, and Shelly Pruitt has graciously opened her property for this special event.

Roger Fletcher, the workshop coordinator, notes that the workshop dates coincide with the April 26th McKenzie River Drift Boat Festival at Eagle Rock Lodge, an annual gathering of wood boat enthusiasts from around the Northwest. Fletcher is encouraging anyone interested in building their own drift boat to take advantage of this opportunity. He notes that a lucky participant can leave with the new boat for the price of a kit.