We have a great number of volunteers who have built at least one of our boats and are willing to help pass along their experience and local knowledge of building supply places and such. These people are a great source of practical tips and even might help hold a board or two for you once in awhile. If you're starting out—or even just curious—you should check to see if there's a Builder Contact volunteer in your state, province, or country; we have people in almost all of the fifty states, each of the Canadian provinces, Australia, New Zealand, and the British Isles!