Maker Faire NoVa 2024

Reston Cardboard Boat Regatta

Home: Virginia, United States

Nothing is as over-engineered as a Nova Labs cardboard boat. NLS Harbinger's Folly is no different. The Harbinger's Folly, along with other survivors, are being displayed to help promote next year’s regatta.

Reston Cardboard Boat Regatta - Maker Faire NoVa 2024

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Joshua Fikentscher

Joshua Fikentscher (aka Forge Pirate, aka FishKisser, aka Josh) has been forging knives since 2011, a former president of the Blacksmith's Guild of the Potomac, and was featured on Forged in Fire, Season 4 Episode 18, the Yatagan. As a certified Geek, seven days a week, you can find him just about anywhere in the labs, be it turning a bowl, using the lasers, or even building cardboard boats.

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