The Alexandria Seaport Foundation operates an apprentice boat building program in a warehouse on the bank of the Potomac River. It's a wonderful collaboration between guys (and some gals) with lots of gray hair and young folks who have had some trouble getting started with their lives. Both groups seem to get a lot out of the experience.

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