Teens’ Creation: Made by a Young Adult

This article discusses the work of “ungdomarnas,” a group of young boat builders who create boats in Stockholm, Sweden under the guidance of an experienced coach. Each boat takes between 1000-3000 hours to build, and the kids work on them during weekends and holidays for about a year or two. The process involves the use… Continue reading Teens’ Creation: Made by a Young Adult

Readying the Boats

Saltsjöbaden, Sweden. These are a few of the 20 or so boats designed by teenagers in Stockholm. They spend anywhere from 1000 to 4000 several hours on evenings and weekends spanning a 12 months or two. They develop it all. They do not make the sail fabric but they make a sail from material. They… Continue reading Readying the Boats