The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has said it was moving towards phasing out wooden boats on inland waterways. The Managing Director of NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji, made this known in an ...

Balsa wood is a fast-growing, lightweight hardwood tree found in tropical climates, mainly Central and South America. Its wood is valued for its low density, making it suitable for model building, ...

competed in boat building competitions and browsed the booths of artisans selling wooden ducks, model sailboats and art made from oyster shells. A Clemson University booth offered a chance to pet ...