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The Center for Wooden Boats
2011 PROGRAM CATALOGUE
Welcome Aboard!
You probably don’t remember when you learned to walk and learned to talk. You probably
do remember the thrill of learning to ride a two-wheel bike. None of these achievements
were attained through lectures or text. You learned through direct experience.
The Center for Wooden Boats teaches maritime history the same way. You learn through
direct experience with oar and paddle, helm and sheets, plane and chisel, line and
marlinspike.
You will find it difficult to leave CWB without newfound maritime heritage skills that
you will use for a lifetime.
Pre-schoolers will get connected to maritime heritage through the themes of stories and
visual arts. Elementary grade kids will take home the toy boats they built and the memory
of crewing a traditional boat.
For teenagers and up, our programs often are life-changing. Dropouts go back to school
because CWB showed them their learning potential is bigger than they ever dreamed.
SailNOW! graduates come back as sailing instructors or send us postcards from distant
places with white sand beaches and palm trees.
Our programs for all ages follow the wake of our ancestors and their everlasting connection to the water, the wind, the
sky. Through workshops they learn the values of teamwork, leadership and the rhythms of nature.
Learn by doing at CWB!
Dick Wagner,
Founding Director
All workshops are held at CWB’s
Lake Union (Seattle) location unless
otherwise noted in the course
description. Workshops at Cama
Beach are indicated by a cabin
logo. We constantly are adding new
programs. Please check our website at
www.cwb.org for the latest listings and
registration information or call us at
(206)382-2628.
Original Drawings by Andy Goulding or
Dick Wagner. All Rights Reserved.
Table of Contents
CWB at Cama Beach.. .................................................................................. 4-7
Boatbuilding & Woodworking.. .....................................................................8-10
Northwest Seaport Partner Program................................................................11
Registration Policies.. .................................................................................13
Adult Sailing & Skills Underway.. ............................................................... 14-15
The CWB Livery.. .........................................................................................16
Livery & Program Boats................................................................................17
Youth Programs..................................................................................... 18-19
Youth Sailing Programs.. .......................................................................... 20-21
SLU Restaurants and Hotels Map.. .................................................................. 23
CWB’s Mission: To provide a gathering place where maritime history comes
alive through direct experience and our small craft heritage is enjoyed,
preserved, and passed along to future generations.
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Program Catalogue 2011
Learn Every Day at CWB!
TOUR CWB
RENT A BOAT
GO ON A RIDE
Visit our floating Boathouse in Seattle modeled
after the turn-of-the-century liveries that once
stood on Seattle’s lakes. You can also visit CWB
at Cama Beach State Park, 90 minutes north of
Seattle.
Row or sail our classic wooden small craft on the
waters of Lake Union - or rent a row, sail or power
boat at Cama Beach. A brief skills checkout is
required before your first sailboat rental.
We offer free public rides on classic wooden
boats every Sunday afternoon at 2 pm at our
South Lake Union location. No sailing experience
required!
VOLUNTEER
ATTEND AN EVENT
SAIL A POND BOAT
Volunteers help out with everything from repairing
boats to teaching sailing lessons to running boat
rentals. Learn new skills while giving back to the
community! For every three hours of volunteer
time, you earn one hour of boat rental time!
CWB hosts a variety of events each year including
public cruises, regattas and our annual Lake
Union Wooden Boat Festival, which features skills
demos, free boat rides, music, food and wooden
boats galore! Free and fun for the whole family!
Lake Union Park features a two-foot-deep circular
pond just for model boats! Rent a pond boat or
watch others sail, race or motor their model boats
within the pond. Small pond boats are available
for purchase in the CWB gift shop.
VIEW HISTORIC SHIPS
TAKE A CLASS
Visit us on the web!
Learn more about upcoming
workshops, events and news at
www.cwb.org.
The Historic Ships Wharf at Lake Union Park is
home to several historic vessels, including the
steamer Virginia V, the tugboat Arthur Foss, the
fireboat Duwamish and the lightship Swiftsure.
CWB also hosts a steady stream of historic
visiting vessels at the wharf, from squareriggers
and schooners to workboats and classic yachts.
Learn to sail or take a step back in time with
our hands-on maritime skill workshops. We
offer classes for all ages and all abilities.
CWB’s award-winning adult sailing program,
SailNOW!, fits your schedule. We also offer Oneon-One Lessons, intensive sailing lessons and a
variety of sailing camps for kids.
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We also invite you to share your
CWB experiences on our blog,
Bearings, or on our Facebook,
Twitter or YouTube pages. One of
our many goals is to be a gathering
place - which now extends into
the virtual realm! Share your
experiences, questions or program
recommendations. We will listen!
www.cwb.org
CWB at Cama Beach
Boathouses and beach resorts once lined the shores of Puget Sound. Countless
people from all walks of life took to the water to fish, catch crab and explore hidden
beaches. Visitors from across the region enjoyed an intimate connection with the
marine environment through these boathouse operations. CWB, in partnership with
Washington state parks, WSU Beach Watchers and other grassroots organizations,
is breathing new life into the Cama Beach Resort - mixing maritime heritage,
environmental stewardship and good old-fashioned fun. Puget Sound is waiting
and The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach is your ticket to adventure. Climb
aboard our sail, row, paddle-powered or motor boats and enjoy fishing, crabbing,
sailing, whale watching, bird watching, sightseeing or just plain messing about.
See you at the Beach!
Workshops
CWB employs experienced and talented
boatwrights and our region’s best instructors
to pass along their age-old skills through
hands-on workshops designed for people
of all skill levels. Experience the craft,
whether in general woodworking, sailing
or building the boat of your dreams! See
the Boatbuilding & Woodworking pages for
details on the following Cama skill workshops.
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Norwegian Pram Building
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Kayak Building: Aleut Ikyak
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Glued Lapstrake Canoe Building
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Build Your Own Wood-Canvas
Canoe
Cama Cabins
photo: Roger Smith
Be a part of it all!
CWB holds a block of cabin
reservations in addition to
our Boatman’s Cabin, so it usually is possible
to stay in one of the Cama cabins while you
attend a workshop.
For more information about Cama
Beach’s range of 33 rustic cabins visit
www.parks.wa.gov/camabeach or email
[email protected] to book your workshop/
cabin package.
Cama Beach Livery
Our fleet of rental boats is available
We d n e s d a y t h r o u g h S u n d a y d u r i n g
the traditional boating season (May to
September) and by advance reservation.
You can rent several varieties of wooden
rowboats, outboard-powered craft, sailboats
or our volunteer-built kayaks.
Crabbing and Fishing
Experience the joy and challenge of
harvesting your dinner from the waters of
Saratoga Passage. During crab and fishing
season, CWB is happy to provide crab pot
rentals and special deals on boats. Or call
for details on reserving your boat during
Saratoga Passage’s world-class blackmouth
Chinook fishing season in November and
December.
Sailing Lessons
Ready to challenge yourself? Sign up
for CWB’s newest sailing program,
Sail-I-Can,Pel-i-Can!, a three-day
intensive sailing course. This condensed
and personalized version of CWB’s
SailNOW! accommodates two students
and can be arranged to fit your schedule.
See page 15 for more details.
photo: Greg Gilbert
Call, email, or check out our website to learn
about Cama Beach Livery Schedule, sailing
lessons, crabbing and fishing opportunities.
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All Day Rates
Type of Boat
Members
NonMembers
Members
NonMembers
Rowboat
$16 / hour
$20 / hour
$48
$60
Powerboat
$68 / 2-hour
$85 / 2-hour
$128
$160
Centerboard Sailboat
$68 / 2-hour
$85 / 2-hour
$128
$160
Double Kayak
$36 / 2-hour
$45 / 2-hour
$64
$80
$15
$15
Sailing Checkout
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Events at Cama Beach
Youth Fishing Derby
Date: June 11 (Saturday)
For the last three years CWB, in partnership
with local businesses, has hosted a free
youth fishing derby (16 and under) on the
Saturday before Labor Day. In 2011 we are
moving the date to coincide with Washington
State’s free fishing day. So join us June 11
and try your luck from the beach or from
a boat! Prizes are awarded in numerous
categories and age groups. Pre-registration
is recommended. Call (360) 387-9361 or email
[email protected] for details
Labor Day
Date: September 2 - 5 (Friday - Monday)
CWB invades Camano Island. Help The Center
for Wooden Boats occupy Cama Beach in our
third annual Labor Day Messabout. We have
the whole park reserved so book your cabin
soon! Enjoy crabbing, fishing and boating.
Help us end our summer with style! Call
(360) 387-9361 or email [email protected] for
details.
Small Boats Saturday
Date: October 15 (Saturday)
Before you stow your wooden boat for the
winter join The Center for Wooden Boats
at Cama Beach to celebrate the last hurrah
of boating season. Sail, row, motor or tow
your boat to Cama Beach State Park for our
second end-of-season gathering in North
Puget Sound. Commune with other boaters,
builders, enthusiasts and dreamers on
the waters of Saratoga Passage and then
meet in the Boathouse to enjoy potluck
dining, fellowship and fun! Co-hosted by the
Traditional Small Craft Association. Free.
Mother’s Day Weekend Events
Mother’s Day Weekend Sail
Date: May 7 (Saturday)
Skippers’ Community Dinner
Date: May 6 (Friday)
In commemoration of the 10th
anniversary of our annual Mother’s Day
sailing event, CWB would like to invite
you and your family to our Skippers’
Community Dinner. In the past this event
was held for visiting vessel crews and
volunteers. In 2011 with the anticipated
completion of the Cama Center (dining
facility), CWB will host the first big event
in the new building! Join us for food, fun
and music on Friday. For details or to
reserve a cabin, contact CWB at
[email protected].
Site Rentals
Cama’s famous Boathouse or the Fire Truck
Garage can be rented for weddings, family
reunions, corporate events or other special
events large or small. The Fire Truck Garage
boasts a small kitchen and an entirely private
building for staging, preparing or gathering.
The Boathouse and its spectacular waterfront
patio offer a wonderful backdrop for your
important gatherings.
Volunteers
Volunteers are the heart and soul of CWB,
working in all areas of our programs.
They are needed year-round and enjoy
benefits such as cabin stays and boat use.
You can help shape the future of CWB at
Cama Beach by becoming a volunteer.
For more information email [email protected]
1880 SW Camano Dr.
Camano Island, WA 98282
(360) 387-9361 • [email protected]
www.cwb.org
In 2011 CWB is celebrating its 10th
Annual Mother’s Day Sail, providing free
sails on Saratoga Passage the Saturday
of Mother’s Day weekend. Step aboard
historic tall ships, or crew one of CWB’s
historic smaller boats. Free boat rides!
Or rent your own rowboat, kayak or
sailboat at reduced rates.
photo: Tom Eisenberg
View a complete
schedule of events at
www.cwb.org!
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Youth Programs
at Cama Beach
Kids of all ages get creative with
Toy Boat Building. We supply the materials
and tools; you supply the imagination. Using
hand-operated drills and hammers and
pre-cut hulls and masts, children let their
imagination run wild to create a host of unique
toy wooden sailboats.
Youth Programs at Cama Beach
are designed to engage students
with their surroundings in ways that
reveal meaningful connections to their
classroom education and to their daily
lives. Our diverse array of programs which can be taken as units or latticed
during a multi-day field trip - guides
students from the forest into the
woodshop, from the woodshop out onto
the water, from the water into the lab.
The Rowboat Obstacle Course is a two-hour
course that introduces students to traditional
rowing commands and techniques. Rowers
are challenged to cooperate and persevere
while the coxswain shouts commands to steer
the vessel around the figure-eight course. If
you are thwarted by the wind, current or
fatigue, you still can enjoy the scenery and
the pleasure of simply being afloat.
Build and rig a traditional Hand-line Fishing
Reel. Brace and bits are used and timehonored knots are learned to assemble these
traditional and usable reels. Fish on!
Inside The Boatbuilder’s Forest learn
!
Klamath Falls, Oregon residents Landon
(age 8 ) and Graham (age 13) visited
Cama Beach State Park and participated in
the Hand-line Fishing class. The boys said,
“Our recipe for fun is hot dogs, herring and
a hand-line!”.
who were the first Europeans to arrive in
Island County and see the stumps they
left behind over 150 years ago. We will
identify Washington’s tree species and the
various properties of the wood they produce.
Throughout the tour, discussion will provoke
our perception of historical (and present)
relationships between humans and forests.
On a Rowboat/Kayak Expedition, discover
the birds, fish and mammals that are flying,
swimming and scampering all around you.
The boundaries of a Kayak Journey are
few. Sneak up on discovery in the silence
of a kayak. Cast a Plankton Tow to collect
samples of these drifting organisms which
are lately demanding a second look from
scientists concerned about the health of our
planet. Conduct your own research on the
plankton of Saratoga Passage.
There is always a project in the Boatshop.
Boatbuilding is an ancient craft and it is always
evolving around the newest technology and
equipment. You will learn historical and presentday techniques while building or performing
maintenance on a lovely wooden boat.
Contact [email protected] for more
information.
Sail Aboard Adventuress in 2011!
Trips for Teens, Families & “Grown-ups”
Voyage through the San Juan Islands aboard the historic
schooner Adventuress (1913)—Puget Sound’s
environmental tall ship and a National Historic
Landmark vessel!
FANTASTIC VOYAGE FOR TEENS - $615
July 31 – Aug. 4, Grades 6 – 9
Aug. 14 – Aug. 18, Grades 9 – 12
FAMILY SAIL - $425/Adults, $290/Youth
Aug. 5 – 7
GETAWAY FOR GROWN-UPS - $450
Aug. 19 – 21
Sign up before April 1, 2011 and save an additional $25.00
CWB members receive a 15% discount
Call our office at (360) 379-0438 to register today! Or visit
www.soundexp.org to learn more.
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Boat Fantasies Come True at Cama Beach!
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In these bleak and stormy times, organizations
such as The Center for Wooden Boats can
sometimes seem like a welcome beam from a
lighthouse, encouraging us to steer for harbor,
hold to our course (and keep bailing!). If
necessity is the mother of invention, then it
is equally often the stepmother of innovation.
Working with limited yet valuable resources
has become a stock in trade at Cama Beach.
Through a combination of state contracts,
volunteer labor and a spirit of cooperation,
amazing things can be accomplished.
Picture a wooden boat, intricate shadows cast
by curving strakes born on the drafting paper
of a skilled designer. Inspect every joint and
imagine the patient boatwright using time-tested
skills with chisel and plane, until each part fits
perfectly. Stand back and savor the gleam of new
brightwork. By now, you may be thinking, “I’d
sure like to build a wooden boat some day,” as
your mind drifts down green rivers, out to the
sloshing saltchuck and on into uncharted wild
places. Then you call yourself back to earth,
sighing something like, “Someday when I have
the money.”
At The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama
Beach we have those dreams too. Drop by and
New members-only benefit:
Stay in the Boatman’s Cabin
at Cama Beach!
The Boatman’s Cabin is a standard
Deluxe Cabin with a bathroom
and simple kitchen facilities. It also
includes CWB’s small maritime
history and boatbuilding library.
The Boatman’s Cabin is a rustic, yet
comfortable way to enjoy the beauty
and peace of Cama Beach. Available
to CWB members only, this program
helps to support CWB’s mission
and educational programs. For more
information contact CWB at Cama
Beach: [email protected]
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talk to us about your wooden boat fantasies - you
might find that your dreams are closer than you
think! That’s what new volunteer Russ Holmes
did. After hearing a presentation about CWB at
Cama Beach at a local Beach Watchers meeting,
Russ contacted the CWB site manager. Russ
wanted a boat, he wanted a boat he could build
and he wanted to know if CWB could help him
out. The answer was a resounding yes!
During the winter of 2010-2011, this
innovative boatbuilding project was initiated.
Now, Russ’s brand-new wooden boat is nearly
completed in the Boatshop, and he is tying
up his rod for his first fishing trip. CWB
Boatwright Tyson Trudel led the project,
sharing his boatbuilding knowledge at every
step with apprentice marine carpenter Lewis
Cunningham, as well as volunteers Fred
Nygard, Gary Richter and others. As the boat
takes final shape, instructions and patterns are
being assembled from this prototype so we can
build more of these handsome boats, with and
for youth groups and
families.
Different
components came
together successfully
in this project to
produce something
unique and valuable.
CWB staff provided
organization and
technical expertise.
A private foundation
grant brought
our AmeriCorps
youth educator on
board. The State
Department of
Labor and Industries
supported the project
through its on-the-job
Worker Re-Training
program. Volunteers
contributed their time
and labor and a private
donation funded
the material for boat
construction.
What did CWB
get out of the deal?
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CWB engaged volunteers in a meaningful
cooperative learning experience, where they
gained skills to participate in the ongoing
work of maintaining the Cama Beach fleet.
At the same time, CWB was able to develop a
curriculum to build this boat that can be used
in future boatbuilding programs with youth
groups and families.
What did Russ get out of the experience? He
got a boat to crab, fish and messabout in on the
waters around Camano Island. And the skills he
learned will help him maintain his new boat and
build his next one! That is a win-win situation
for everyone involved!
Next time your mind wanders to the graceful
lines of a small boat cutting through the waters
of Western Washington take a look at our
workshop offerings or drop by the Boathouse
and share your dreams with our staff and
volunteers.
See you at the Beach!
B o a t b u i l d i n g
& W o o d w o r k i n g
Lofting
Instructor: Eric Hvalsoe
Date: June 4 & 5
Time: 9 am - 5 pm (Saturday & Sunday)
Cost: $200 members / $250 non-members
Lofting is a vital tool, typically the first step in
building a new boat. It is a fascinating mental
exercise in three-dimensional management
and layering. We will discuss construction
details, set-up and building molds for the
real thing. Newcomers, put on your thinking
caps! Veterans may even learn a trick or two.
Reading about lofting is not enough; you’ve
got to do it!
Limit: 8 students
Norwegian Pram
Building
Instructor: Jay Smith
Dates: October 8 - 14 (Cama Beach)
Cama Cabin reservations available
Time: 9 am - 5 pm (Saturday - Friday)
Students will work together to build a
traditional 10’ Norwegian pram in this sevenday workshop, which covers classic Nordic
lapstrake in its simplest form. The pram
will be launched on day seven and may be
purchased by one of the students for the
additional cost of materials.
Limit: 8 students
Half Model Making
Instructors: Heron Scott
Date: October 15 & 16
Time: 9:30 am - 5 pm (Saturday & Sunday)
Oar Making
Instructor: Heron Scott
Date: September 24 & 25
Time: 9:30 am - 5 pm (Saturday & Sunday)
Limit: 6 students
Stitch and Glue Boatbuilding
Instructor: Sam Devlin
Dates: September 26 - 30
Time: 9 am - 5 pm (Monday - Friday)
photo: Greg Gilbert
Limit: 8 students
Learn how to use all the tools necessary to
cast hot metal using sand-casting technology.
Sam Johnson will cover the basics of
patternmaking, sand molding and bronze
casting during this engaging hands-on
course. Students will make patterns of their
designs to cast tools, boat hardware and
other objects in bronze. Boatbuilders in
particular often need special bronze fittings
that are not available but can be cast without
great expense. Anyone who has ever lost an
oarlock will appreciate learning how to make
copies of original hardware. Students also
will learn how to build their own inexpensive
furnace.
Limit: 10 students
Traditionally boats were designed from half
models. From the carved hull form, lines
were drawn and scaled up to create full-size
patterns. Time will be spent laminating wood,
sharpening hand tools, working with chisels,
gouges, spokeshaves and hand planes to
craft your own three-dimensional model.
Students will mount their half models on
boards, ready for display!
Sam Devlin has been a strong proponent of
the Stitch and Glue method of boatbuilding
for the past 30 years. In this class students
will build a Peeper, a 12’ rowing skiff of his
own design. The class will take place at the
Devlin Boatshop in Olympia; please call Edel
O’Connor at CWB for more information.
Bronze Casting
Instructor: Sam Johnson
Date: August 20 & 21
Good oars are hard to find in the market!
This two-day workshop provides a hands-on
introduction to the craft of oar making. Learn
the value of balanced oars, various blade
patterns, how to choose suitable wood, how
to figure the right length of oars and how to
make leather oar collars. Students will lay
out and build their own pair of flat-blade oars.
Learn how to sharpen and use drawknives,
spokeshaves and hand planes and some
good techniques for shaping and finishing
wood. Take home one finished oar and one
partly finished to work on after the class.
Limit: 6 students.
I had an absolutely wonderful time and have been bragging
about myself, Corey and CWB to everyone since my return home. I
am happy to report that the workshop exceeded my already high
expectations! CWB is such a special place. Thank you for providing
the opportunity for such a wonderful, unique vacation.
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- Maria F.
Washington, DC
B.Y.O.B.
(Bring Your Own Boat)
Instructors: Heron Scott
Date: August 27
Time: 10 am - 4 pm (Saturday)
Got a boat kicking around in your backyard
that you’ve been meaning to get to, but just
don’t know where to start? How about a
boat you tore into and found more than you
bargained for? This class is designed for
do-it-yourselfers who need a jump-start on
their projects. Bring your trailerable wooden
boat (up to 20’) and get valuable time with
professional shipwrights.
You will get advice on how to begin the
restoration, make repairs and move your
project forward. Participants will come away
from this class with a better understanding
of boats, marine products and professional
restoration techniques. B.Y.O.B. Hell yeah!
Great as a gift certificate! Help that special
someone get their boat out of your
driveway!
Kayak Building:
Aleut Ikyak
(Baidarka)
Instructor: Corey Freedman
Session 1: April 9 - 17 (Cama Beach)
Session 2: July 2 - 10
Session 3: September 24 - October 2
Time: 9 am - 5 pm (Saturday - Sunday)
Cost: $1,200 members / $1,400 non-members
The Aleut Ikyak, also widely known as the
Baidarka, has been used for thousands of
years as the primary method of transportation
in the Aleutian Islands. It is the acme
of Arctic Native design. Build your own
boat, designed to fit your skill level and
body type. The boats are built primarily
of yellow and red cedar with all joinery
pegged and lashed – no metal fastenings
or glues. You do not need woodworking
experience; just come equipped with
enthusiasm!
Limit: 4 students
Build Your Own Wood-Canvas Canoe
Instructor: Eric Harman
Dates: May 14 - 22 (Cama Beach)
Time: 9 am - 5 pm (Saturday through Saturday, 9-day workshop)
Cost: $1,700 members / $1,800 non-members
Class Only: $700 members / $800 non-members
The wood-canvas canoe was developed during the latter part of the 19th century in Maine
and Ontario, modeled after the native birch bark canoe with ribs, planks and an outer skin
of bark. The modern wood canvas-canoe is built on a mold or form using milled ribs and
planks, metal fastenings and a canvas outer skin. A typical Harman canoe is constructed
with western red cedar planking and northern white cedar ribs, fastened to an inwale, usually
of spruce, running the full length of the canoe. At either end is a curved stem piece of white
oak. Thwarts and caned seats are ash and the decks are highly figured maple. All fastenings
are brass, copper, bronze or stainless steel.
The completed hull is coated inside and out
with linseed oil and varnish before a canvas
skin is stretched tightly over the outside and
coated with a special mildew -resistant filler.
The filler is allowed to cure thoroughly and
is then painted with several coats of top
quality yacht enamel. The finished canoe is
lightweight, beautiful and extremely durable.
The functional practicality and timeless beauty
of the wood-canvas canoe truly make it a joy
to behold and an even greater joy to use.
Limit: 6 students
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Glued Lapstrake
Canoe Building
Instructor: Mark Reuten
Dates: November 6 -11
(Cama Beach)
Time: 9 am - 5 pm (Sunday - Friday)
The design is J.H. Rushton’s “Canadian Ugo”
canoe, a little under 16’ in length x 30” beam.
This project will start with a mold already
set-up. Backbone members will be installed
and planking will begin quickly. Construction
will involve use of epoxy adhesive and 4mm
marine grade plywood to create a lightweight
easily-maintained hull with a classic traditional
appearance. We will be using a construction
method adapted from Tom Hill’s “Ultralight
Boatbuilding”. Discussions will include use
of the lofting process, traditional vs modern
technique, laminating, scarfing etc. No
previous experience required.
Limit: 6 students.
Caulking For Beginners
Instructor: Tim Reagan
Date: May 14
Time: 10 am - 2 pm (Saturday)
A tight wooden boat is a strong boat. This
workshop is for boat owners who want
to do their own repairs or the shipwright
who replaces planks and wants to caulk
them with confidence. Tim will explain and
demonstrate the techniques of examining a
boat to determine the extent of repair and
caulking required. It’s hands on; if you have
irons and a mallet bring them along.
Limit: 12 students
Beginning Woodworking
Instructor: Sam Laher
Session 1: April 12,14, 19 & 21
Session 2: October 4, 6, 11 & 13
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Varnishing
An Introduction to Brightwork
Repair and Maintenance
Instructor: Dave Thacker
Session 1: April 16 & 17
Session 2: June 4 & 5
This two-day seminar will start with the
basics of bright finishing and take the
novice step-by-step through the process of
varnishing bare or previously finished wood,
with an emphasis on practicality. This class
is aimed at those taking an active role in
maintaining their vessels who have always
been mystified by the finicky nature of
varnish and the myriad myths surrounding
it. Learn how to repair and rehabilitate
varnished surfaces that have been damaged
by wear and tear or neglect.
This workshop also will cover stripping old
finishes and preparing bare wood for sealing
and new varnish. Other topics include
choosing sealers and finishes, efficient
use of the many grades of masking tapes,
abrasives and sanding blocks, edge tools
and other tricks of the trade that will help
produce a professional finish. On both days,
demonstrations will be presented by the
instructor and students will be able to hone
their newly-acquired skills on work pieces.
Limit: 6 students
This class is for all you people with a
hankering to make something out of wood.
First you’ll learn how to use basic hand and
power tools safely as you turn large hunks
of wood into useful-sized pieces. With that
mastered, you’ll move on to basic joinery,
laminating, fastening and finishing. Sam
Laher will impart the techniques that will
have you ready and able to take on your
own woodworking projects and heading for
the lumber store.
Limit: 6 students
Women’s Woodworking
An Introduction To The Basics
Instructor: Lacey Carnahan
Session 1: May 10, 12, 17 & 19
Session 2: August 16, 18, 23 & 25
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Ladies! Have you always wanted to learn
woodworking but never had the time or
the encouragement? Join Lacey Carnahan
for four sessions on the wonderful ways of
woodworking. In addition to learning how
to use hand and power tools safely, this
workshop will cover basic joinery, laminating,
fastening and finishing techniques. Walk
away with the knowledge and confidence to
embark on your own woodworking projects.
Tell your sisters, girlfriends, mothers and
daughters to sign up!
Limit: 6 students
Sam was patient and a
knowledgeable instructor. He
explained the skills in a way that
was fun and easy to
understand...
- Carol T., Seattle, WA
ASPØYA BOATS
Building wooden boats in the
Norwegian tradition.
Historical Replicas
Workshops
Illustrated Lectures
Restoration & Repair
F. Jay Smith, Boatbuilder
13113 Wildwood Lane
Anacortes, WA 98221
360-293-2034
[email protected]
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Exciting Partner Program with NW Seaport
1889 Tugboat Arthur Foss
Tu g b oat Ex p e r ie nce
Cost: $70 / night Officer’s cabins
$40 / night Crew accommodations
$385 for full Ship, 9 berths total
(6 crew, 3 officers), all ages
30% Discount for CWB program students
Date: berths available April 16 - October 12
Ever wanted to stay onboard a tugboat?
Experience life aboard the 1889 Arthur
Foss and learn about tugboats from the
inside out. Whether staying one night for
an authentic Seattle experience or living
aboard during a workshop class, the
Arthur provides both accommodations
and a slice of Puget Sound maritime
history.
NWSeaport
Maritime Heritage Center
Tugboat Story Time
Tugboat Story Time provides an engaging
environment for younger children to
enjoy maritime literature. This is an
opportunity to listen to stories and
sing songs onboard one of the oldest
tugboats afloat. The second and fourth
Thursdays of every month at 11 am
(Story Time takes a break the weeks of
Thanksgiving and Christmas).
All participants receive a tour from
engine room to wheelhouse and may
take advantage of standard tugboat
crew amenities, including flush toilets,
hot showers, heat and bed linens. Plan
on bringing meals, a heavy blanket and
other necessities. Choose between crew
(two bunks per room) and officer berths
(single bed with desk). It’s a great way to
learn about one of the oldest tugboats on
the West Coast.
Visit www.nwseaport.org/programs for an updated schedule of
classes and events.
CAMANO SAIL & POWER
LESSONS & RENTALS
CAMANO ISLAND
STATE PARK
Capt. Lawrence F. Baum, USCG Master License 171617
US SAILING School Instructor,
Nor t hwest Seapor t
C ha ntey Si ng s
Join Northwest Seaport the second Friday
of every month for its Chantey Sing. This
family event is led by a Chantey-man
(or woman) and the audience sings the
chorus or leads the next song. The calland-response form of these seagoing work
songs makes them easy to learn and fun
to sing! This event is free and starts at
8 pm and lasts until after 10 pm.
Nor t hwe s t Se ap or t
M a r it i me Conce r t s
Northwest Seaport hosts occasional Maritime
Concerts featuring the best maritime music
from the Northwest and beyond. Maritime
music includes sea chanteys (work songs),
forebitters (leisure songs) and tunes from
the diverse countries and cultures of
mariners themselves. The concerts are held
from March to December. Concerts begin
at 8 pm and last until after 10 pm. General
admission is $12 for adults and $10 for
seniors, children and members of Northwest
Seaport or CWB.
For locations, specific schedules and more
information, check out the music page at
www.nwseaport.org or phone (206)
447-9800.
Learn More!
We constantly are adding more
workshops, special events,
festivals and regattas to our
online calendar. You also
can find out about events
that are taking place at Lake
Union Park and the Historic
Ships Wharf. Learn more at
www.atlakeunionpark.org
Small Boats (Dinghys)
Keelboats
Phone: 425-314-9824
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.camanosail.com
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Schooner Martha 2011
Photo : Michael Berman
Youth Sail Training Adventures
No experience necessary, come and experience a different
way of looking at the world. Working with a crew of youth
and adults learn to work as a team and plan your adventures.
We anchor every night and endeavor to include small
boat time, beach activities and hiking in our daily schedule.
Youth Scholarships Available
Family Vacation / Sail Training Adventures
Spend time with your family immersed in a sailing adventure.
Learn navigation and sail trim, stroll along peaceful island
trails and beaches, relax and read a book. All are welcome,
infants through any age adult. A unique way to work as
a family and team in all aspects of life onboard a sailing
vessel.
Adult Sail Training Adventures
Sail and learn in a relaxed setting voyaging through the San
Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands, or choose our premium
Desolation Sound Adventure.
All trips begin and end in Port Townsend at the Point Hudson
Marina. All trips board at 1000 hrs on the first day and disembark
at 1600 hrs on the last day. Prices are $160 per person per day
and include all meals, books and a t-shirt.
The
Steamship
Join the Schooner Martha and experience the grace and beauty of a bygone era. For the past
13 years, Martha has been under the care of the non-profit Schooner Martha Foundation,
formed to restore her and continue her tradition of teaching teamwork and seamanship.
Martha sails the local and Canadian waters on trips that encourage learning, growth,
teamwork, and participation.
You have the opportunity to sail and learn aboard this historic schooner. You will join the
captain and crew and experience a life rich in tradition and history. Learn the aspects of
operating a vintage yacht including sail theory, navigation and more.
w w w. s c h o o n e r m a r t h a . o r g
V
Virginia
Become a member
and enjoy discounts
on upcoming
public cruises!
The Virginia V Foundation is a non-profit
organization that depends on the support of
passengers, members and donors to maintain
and preserve this National Historic Landmark.
Help keep us steaming by holding your
next event aboard this historic vessel,
or by joining us on a public cruise.
The Steamer Virginia V Foundation
(206) 624-9119
[email protected]
www.VirginiaV.org
Become a CWB Member!
Becoming a member of CWB entitles
you to many valuable benefits!
Regular issues of CWB’s newsletter, Shavings.
Discounted prices on maritime workshops and on-thewater classes described in our Program Catalogue.
10% off purchases at the
CWB Gift Shops.
Discounted prices on boat
rentals from our livery of
historic small craft.
Invitations to member
events.
Discounts at selected local
retail stores.
Check our website at
www.cwb.org for regular
updates and the latest news. We encourage you to enjoy the
benefits of CWB membership. You’ll save money and help a
valued community treasure at the same time!
Registration
Volunteer
at CWB
The Center for Wooden Boats is a unique museum in
that we not only maintain
and interpret original
historic wooden boats
for public use, but we
are also a community
that is greatly defined by
our corps of more than
500 active volunteers.
You can find volunteers
here who can tell you the
type of hardware used
on a 1926 R-boat or the
best place to drop anchor
in the San Juans. The
time and talents of our
volunteers are something
The Center for Wooden
Boats appreciates just as much as any monetary gift.
Volunteer positions include the front desk, livery, sailing
instruction, boatshop work, special events, building
maintenance, boathouse crew, gardening, merchandising
and computer/clerical work. If you believe in our mission,
we can find a way to use your skills!
For more information visit our website
www.cwb.org or email [email protected].
Policies
Courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis so we recommend early registration. All workshops are held at CWB’s Lake Union,
Seattle location unless otherwise noted in the course description. We are constantly adding new programs. Please check our website
at www.cwb.org for the latest listings and information or call us at (206) 382-2628. The Center for Wooden Boats keeps class size
small to promote quality instruction and experience. Class sizes generally range between five and twelve participants. If a program is
full, you can put your name on a wait list. We will contact you if a space opens up.
Tuition: Full payment for courses under $500 is required with your application. For courses costing more than $500, we ask you to
deposit one-half of the total costs with your application; the remainder is due by the day the class begins. Tuition is on a per-person
basis and includes a one-time $15 non-refundable administration fee.
Cama Cabins: To promote access to its programs at Cama Beach, CWB accepts cabin bookings for workshop students on behalf
of Washington State Parks (WSP). Once CWB confirms the cabin booking, then the responsibility for the rental is between the renter
and WSP. CWB advises participants who plan to rent cabins to familiarize themselves with WSP park rules and registration policies
by visiting www.parks.wa.gov/camabeach
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received 30 or more days before course start will receive a full refund minus the $15 administration
fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days before course start will not receive a refund, but your tuition can be credited toward future
courses later in the same season. In case of emergency or insufficient number of registrations, CWB reserves the right to cancel a
course and refund the participants in full. Because of this policy, we strongly urge you to buy refundable airline tickets or flight insurance.
CWB will not be responsible for any loss on non-refundable airline tickets.
Course Details: Upon receipt of payment, The Center for Wooden Boats will provide participants with relevant course information,
including itinerary, materials list, suggested tools list, clothing list, accommodations, directions and other pertinent information. Please
read the information carefully before coming to class. Materials costs are included in course fees unless otherwise noted in the course
description. We supply tools needed for courses, but encourage students to bring their own for certain courses.
Risk: All of our courses involve some level of risk. Participants must assume full responsibility for their own safety and must provide
their own health and accident insurance. You will be required to sign a liability waiver before the course begins.
Call (206) 382-2628 or visit www.cwb.org
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Adult
SailNOW!
Learn to Sail at CWB
Instructors: CWB Sailing Instructors
Session 1: January 8-February 5
Session 2: February 5-March 12
Session 3: March 12-April 16
Session 4: April 16-May 21
Session 5: May 21-June 26
Session 6: July 9-August 13
Session 7: August 13-September 17
Session 8: September 17-October 29
Session 9: October 29-December 3
Youth ages 16 -18 may take SailNOW! for
$188 when registering with two adults.
This is the signature CWB learn-to-sail
program for adults and families. Students will
learn the basic boat handling skills that are
the foundation for a lifetime of sailing. Each
session starts with Shore School, a two-hour
class where sail theory and terminology are
explained. Following Shore School is a series
of six on-the-water lessons which give you
the opportunity develop your skills toward
sailing solo. Lessons are taught by dedicated,
trained volunteer instructors in CWB’s fleet of
classic Blanchard Jr. Knockabouts.
Shore School is the first Saturday of each
session from 10am to noon.
Two-hour on-the-water lessons are available
Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to noon
and 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Evening lessons
are available 6 pm to 8 pm (TuesdayThursday) May 1 - September 1. Students
choose available lesson dates and times that
work for their personal schedules. Lessons
are coordinated individually via email or
phone prior to Shore School.
Sa i l i n g
One-on-One Sailing Lessons
Cost: $50 per hour members / $60 per hour
non-members. $15 per hour for additional
student in the boat.
For beginner sailors with sporadic schedules
or those who would like to refresh their
boat handling skills, we offer One-on-One
sailing lessons. Work individually with an
instructor to help identify skills to focus
on and improve your sailing. Lessons are
available by appointment in many of the
classic vessels maintained by CWB. Livery
Checkouts are complimentary as part of
each lesson. Not sure if you want to learn
to sail, but want to go for a sail to see what
it’s like? This can be a great introductory
experience!
Call CWB at (206) 382-2628 for available
lesson dates and times or email
[email protected]
SailMORE!
Intermediate Sailing
Session 1 (Beetle Cats): June 9, 16 & 23
Session 2 (Racing Sloops): July 14, 21 & 28
Session 3 (Sprit Rigs): August 4,11 & 18
Time: 6 - 8 pm (Thursdays)
Cost: $130 per session member / $150 per
session non-member
Learn to sail the wide variety of boats in
CWB’s Livery fleet. Focus will be on the
unique attributes of gaff rig cat boats, racing
sloops and sprit rigs. Learn to properly rig and
sail each design. Extra attention will be given
to docking and short tacking up the channel.
Racing sloops include CWB’s Geary 18, San
Francisco Bay Mercury and Lightning. Sprit
Rigs will be our Woods Hole Spritsail, Plover,
Hvalsoe 13 and 15.
Limit: 6 students each session.
Prerequisite: CWB checkout
Get Zapped!
Learn to Sail Intensive
Available: April - November
Cost: (for two students) $650 members /
$700 non-members
An intensive three-day sailing course
for two people. This condensed and
personalized version of the SailNOW!
program is scheduled to fit your needs in
a combination of three four-hour lessons
taught by CWB’s talented instructors. It’s
a perfect way for couples, friends, parentchild duos and out-of-town guests to learn
to sail in a short amount of time. Lessons
are sailed in Blanchard Jr. Knockabouts.
Call CWB at (206) 382-2628 for available
lesson dates and times or email
[email protected]
Docking Under Sail
Session 1: May 8
Session 2: June 12
Session 3: July 17
Session 4: August 14
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm (Sunday)
Cost: $40 members or non-members
Need some practice docking? Our entire
Docking Under Sail class is spent gaining
experience in the approach and execution
of docking. A brief classroom session will
be followed by practice on the water and
coaching in Blanchard Jr. Knockabouts.
Single-handed docking practice can be
requested.
Limit: 4 students
Prerequisite: CWB checkout
It was the best session ever! The instructor was very
thorough and methodical with the exercises (leaving the dock,
jibing, tacking, man overboard, etc.). She was witty with her
critique on our technique and skills. As a benefit she had plenty
of funny asides on the megayachts, Duck Dodge racers, sea
plane and gaggle of kayakers we efficiently navigated around on
the lake... - Tom M. Kirkland, WA
Sailing & Skills Underway
Sail-I-Can,Pel-i-Can!
Learn to Sail at
Cama Beach
Dates: Available April - October
Cost: (for two students) $650 members /
$700 non-members
Ready to challenge yourself? Sign up for
Cama’s unique sailing program, Sail-I-Can,
Pel-i-Can!, a three-day intensive sailing
course. This condensed and personalized
version of CWB’s SailNOW! accommodates
two students. Couples, parent-child duos or
two good friends can go from greenhorn to
sailor in three days as they pound through the
chop of Saratoga Passage in our fleet of San
Francisco Bay Pelicans! Accommodations in
one of Cama Beach’s cozy rental cabins, just
steps from the Boathouse, can be arranged.
Sail-I-Can, Pel-i-Can! or One-on-One
introductory sailing lessons can be scheduled
at Cama Beach to fit your needs. Email
[email protected] for more information or to
schedule.
RaceNOW!
One-Design Racing Series
Instructor: CWB Sailing Instructors
Dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19 & 26
Time: 6 pm - 8:30 pm (Fridays)
Series Cost Per Person: $190 Crew rate /
$250 Skipper rate
Fun racing in classic wooden boats! RaceNOW!
is an opportunity for intermediate skippers and
novice crew to learn the fundamentals of
sailboat racing. Each evening begins with a
short classroom where you will be introduced
to racing strategy, tactics and the basics of
the racing rules. Sailing in teams of three per
boat, we head out in our fleet of Blanchard Jr.
Knockabouts for weekly races, sailing drills and
on-the-water coaching to improve your sailing
performance. This program is very social and
popular, so register early to ensure your spot.
Sign up with friends, family, or co-workers or
use this opportunity to meet new people.
Prerequisite: CWB checkout for skippers,
basic understanding of sail theory for crew
Limit: 15 people (five boats)
Come Meet the Stars!
Get Your Captain’s License
with CWB and
U.S. Maritime Academy
Instructor: Captain Jeff Sanders
Session 1: March 21 - May 12
Time: 6 pm - 9:30 pm
(Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays)
Session 2: Fall 2011, dates TBD
Cost: $1,125 members / $1,250 nonmembers
Have you always wanted to get your captain’s
license, but shudder at the thought of all
those tests? Captain Sanders teaches what
you need to know, administers the tests in
class, then walks you through the official
paperwork so, upon completion, students are
ready to go to the Coast Guard and get their
license. Classes are at night, three times a
week for eight weeks. For information visit
www.usmaritime.us
The first night is free for interested folks who
would like to find out about the licensing
process and how to put together their sea
time.
Celestial Navigation with CWB
and U.S. Maritime Academy
Instructor: Captain Jeff Sanders
Dates: March 29 - May 10
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Tuesdays)
Ever wonder how those ancient mariners
found their way about the globe using only
compass, timepiece and sextant? Captain
Sanders will guide you through this mysterious
and complicated process by breaking down
the subject into bite-sized fat-free recipes
he has created and uses in his text: “Bag’s
Sightings: A Celestial Cookbook”. You will
learn to take sightings of the sun, moon,
stars and planets with a sextant and plot your
position. Captain Sanders’ book is included
and practice sextants are provided. A basic
knowledge of longitude and latitude plotting
is helpful, but not essential. There will be one
Saturday (a sunny one!) field trip to practice
your newfound skills on the water.
Dead Reckoning
An Introduction to
Classical Navigation
Instructor: Katey Noonan
Session 1: April 23
Session 2: August 27
Session 3: October 22
Time: 10 am - 2 pm (Saturdays)
Have you ever wondered how nautical
navigation was performed before Loran,
radar and GPS became commonplace?
Ever wondered what they mean by “boxing”
or “swinging” the compass? Join us as we
explore non-electronic means of accurately
travelling by boat from one place to another.
At the end of the class students should be
able to box the compass to 32 points, know
the basic use and methods of celestial
navigation, know the basics of Deviation and
Variation as they relate to chart navigation
and be able to chart a basic course heading
from CWB to Gas Works Park.
Limit: 10 Students
Limit:12 Students
Limit: 20 Students
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The
CWB
Livery is the traditional name for
boat rentals. There is a long history
of active liveries on Seattle’s lakes.
At CWB we are proud to share our
boats with our community. We want
you to get out on Lake Union in an
assortment of traditional rowboats and
sailboats. Everyone can use our boats.
Those who want to go sailing must
first complete a brief checkout sail.
To learn more about our boats visit
www.cwb.org
Checkout Sail
Before using our sailboats, a checkout
must be arranged with one of the Livery
staff or sailing instructors. Checkouts
last 15-30 minutes, cost $10 and can be
done on a walk-in basis during weekend
Livery hours or by appointment pending
availability. The purpose of a checkout
is to make sure you are comfortable
handling traditional small boats and to
answer any questions you may have
about the boat you have chosen. A
checkout is not a sailing lesson. Please
contact CWB’s front desk at (206) 3822628 to schedule a checkout.
Group Sail
We offer sailing excursions on Lake Union
for your community, school or business
group (6-50 people) aboard our classic
wooden boats. Have fun with friends and
family while connecting with maritime
heritage and skills. To schedule an hour
or an afternoon sail, row or paddle in one
of our CastOFF! Public Sail boats, contact
[email protected]. Available TuesdaySaturday
Cost: $120 per hour/boat for members
or educational organizations/$175 nonmembers.
Livery
The Tradition of Liveries in Seattle
b y
D
i c k
W
a g n e r
America’s Industrial Revolution began about
1890. In the next two decades it brought an
explosion of opportunities. A network of
transcontinental railroads was built, there
were mass produced bicycles, automobiles
powered by steam, gasoline or batteries and
even flying machines. Young people left the
ranches, farms and forests to go to the city
and get a paying job.
Their main recreational resource was the boat
liveries. For an affordable price the working
class could be the yachting class Sundays and
holidays. The guys put on their blazers and
the girls put on their straw hats decorated
with a fruit garden. They took the electric
streetcar to the waterside and rented a pretty
skiff or sailboat.
The boat liveries were oasises in the city,
with attractive stick and shingle buildings,
landscaped uplands, clear blue water and
dust-free air. Seattle’s main boat liveries
were at Madison Park, Leschi Park, Rainier
Beach, Greenlake and Jensen’s Grove on
Lake Union. There would be band concerts
and beer gardens. The boats were classic little
yachts, tricked out with glistening coats of
varnish. It was the golden age of small craft
providing a relaxing escape from the bustling
factories and offices of the city.
CastOFF! Free Public Sail
Dora was full for the 3 pm
cruise and the six passengers
hailed from six different places:
Germany, Australia, Trinidad &
Tobago, Phoenix, Houston and
Mountlake Terrace. Amazing!
Explore classic boats every Sunday, yearround at 2 pm in our free public sail. Young
and old are invited to come enjoy the
cityscape from onboard one of our exhibit
boats. Please arrive early to sign up, spots
fill up quickly. Sign-ups must be made in
person and begin at 10 am.
Cost: FREE!
- Nick W. Seattle
2011 Livery Hours
Winter (September 27 - April 30): Saturday & Sunday, 12:30 pm - 5 pm.
Summer (May 1 – September 5): Tuesday - Sunday, 12:30 pm - 8 pm.
Fall (September 6 - 26): Saturday & Sunday,12:30 pm - 6 pm.
2 011 S L U H o u r l y B o a t R e n t a l R a t e s
Type of Boat
Members
Non-Members
Paddle/Rowboat
$20
$25
Small Sailboat
$25
$30
Large sailboat
$35
$50
El Toro
$15
$20
Livery & Program Boats
Our boats represent a wide variety
of hull designs, sailing rigs, materials
and construction techniques,
reflecting their different functions
and the region in which they were
constructed. They have varied types
of propulsion including sail, steam,
internal combustion, electric, oars and
paddles. We encourage our visitors to
compare and contrast the boats and,
better yet, use the boats to experience
their performance.
Blanchard Jr.
Knockabout (BJK)
This 20’ bulb keel sailboat
was designed and built
by the Blanchard Boat
Company on Lake Union
from about 1932 to 1952.
During the Depression Blanchard chose to
build stock small boats that were affordable for
the working class. They were popular because
of their stability, easy handling, large cockpits
and good looks. Knockabout is a term used to
describe a small sloop with a mainsail, jib and
keel but no bowsprit.
Woods Hole Spritsail Dewey
Steam Launch
Puffin
Steam power, the
icon of the Industrial
Age, was developed
in the mid 1800s.
By 1900 the world’s
navies and most commercial ships switched
from sail to steam power.Our steam launch
was built in 1906, at the peak of popularity
for open water launches. They were built
as stock boats in every state that had lakes
with summer homes. Puffin was restored
by boatshop staff and volunteers in 2006.
Beetle Cat
This easy sailing cat
boat was designed in
1921 by John Beetle,
a builder from New
Bedford
who
built
similar boats for shallow
water lobster fishing on
Cape Cod. It is a beamy
centerboard boat with
the mast stepped all
the way forward and a large rudder,
making the boat easy to steer and difficult
to get into trouble with. Because of this,
the Beetle Cat has been a mainstay of
sailing liveries for many years. CWB’s
Beetle Cats were purchased new by Dick
Wagner from the Concordia Company in
South Dartmouth in 1968.
Dewey is a replica of an
1850s Cape Cod fishing
boat. The simple rig of
unstayed mast, low aspect
sail and wide beam allows
it to sail without reefing in
heavy weather. Members of
the Dewey Duggan family
funded the building of this boat by the Seattle
Central Community College Marine Carpentry
Program in 2000. Dewey Duggan was a
Seattle longshoreman and the family chose a
historic wind and oar powered workboat that
epitomized Dewey’s character to honor him.
Sid Skiff Navron
Sid Foster, the harbormaster
of Richardson’s Bay at
Sausalito, California, was
frequently seen sculling or
sailing an attractive, traditional
boat. Ray Speck, a Sausalito
boatbuilder, got permission to build replicas.
The lug sail yard is dipped around the mast
when tacking. The lug is very effective in
windward sailing as the luff of the sail is
forward of the mast and thus free of turbulence.
New Haven Sharpie Betsy D
This replica of a 1900-era
oyster dredging sailboat
is a product of Yankee
ingenuity. It looks like it
should capsize in heavy
weather due to its narrow
beam, low freeboard,
centerboard and large
sail area. In fact, it
virtually sails itself, upright, in all weather
and on all tacks. The masts are unstayed
so they bend and spill wind. The balanced
rudder and its spritsails balance the helm.
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Umiaq “Skin on Frame” Boat
Skin on frame boats have been produced by
native people living in Arctic latitudes of both
hemispheres, from Alaska to Greenland to
Siberia and Northern Canada. They literally
are “skin on frame”: sealskin covering a
wood framework tied together with strips
of hide or other line. There are many
types, depending on regional needs; large
versions (up to 30’) are called “Umiaqs”.
They are used for whaling, fishing and
hunting and are usually operated by women.
CWB’s Umiaq
was built by
craftsmen and
volunteers and
is covered with
nylon rather
than sealskin.
Lake Oswego Boat
In the early 1900s a resident of Skunk Lake,
Oregon (now called Lake Oswego) brought
a half model
to a boatshop
in
Portland.
Based on the
model, a 15’
rowing
boat
was built and
brought
to
the lake. Soon neighbors wanted one too
and a fleet appeared on the lake. By the 1980s only one still survived. Frank Davis
and Dick Wagner documented this boat;
since then several have been built in CWB
workshops.
Sailing Gillnetter Admirable
This vessel type, our logo, was born in the
Northwest. It was regarded as the best
design for gill netting salmon. Admirable
was built by the George Kneass boatyard of
San Francisco
about 1900 for
the
Naknek
Cannery
in
Bristol
Bay,
Alaska. It had
a crew of two
and could carry
three
tons
of salmon. They were used as sail power
fishing boats on the bays and rivers of the
Pacific Coast from 1869 to the 1960s.
Youth
Programs
CWB’s Field Trips use the marine environment and classic wooden boats to engage students in the Pacific Northwest’s
unique culture, history and environment. We provide hands-on educational opportunities year round for students from
pre-school through high school. Programs are aligned with state standards in history, social studies, math, science
and fitness.
Hands-On Field Trips
Tools & Tales
Model Boat Design
A great way to get younger children excited
about boats! Explore The Center for Wooden
Boats docks and listen to stories about boats,
maritime culture, and the environment. After
story time, children get hands-on experience
with traditional tools by building their own
wooden toy boats.
Come learn how sailboats are designed and
how they work. Then build your own model
boat and sail it on Lake Union Park’s new
model boat pond! Emphasis is placed on basic
math, physics and boat design concepts.
Ages: 1 to 8
Cedar, Storytelling and Respect
Umiaq Adventure
Umiaqs have been built by Arctic civilizations
for over 5,000 years. Work together as a team
to paddle one of these traditional skin canoes.
Students also learn to use hand tools and build
their own wooden toy boats!
Ages: 3+
The Golden Age of Salmon
Learn about the major role of salmon fishing
and canneries in Northwest history. Students
sail on a restored gillnetter fishing vessel and
find out firsthand what it’s like to load and
unload a boat full of fish, calculate their take,
and design canning labels.
Where is CWB?
Ages: 12+
Can wood be used to tell a story? Learn about
the importance and many uses of cedar in
Northwest Native American and First Nation
cultures. Listen to stories told in many ways
and tell a few of your own!
Ages: 8+
Charting Puget Sound
Experience Lake Union as an early explorer
and practice charting methods of Peter Puget
on board CWB’s replica longboat, Discovery.
We will embark on a voyage under oar,
sketch the shoreline, take compass bearings
and soundings, learn basic navigation and
create your own chart.
Ages: 12+
How to Schedule a
Field Trip
Ages: 8+
1. Choose a program or two that sounds
exciting to you!
2.List the general age range, number of
participants and chaperones.
3. Choose a few dates that would work
for you.
4. Trips are scheduled year-round. They
are two hours in length, run Tuesday
through Friday, and are scheduled
10am - noon or 1pm – 3pm.
5. E-mail [email protected] or call (206)
382-2628 (Tuesday-Friday) and ask
for field trips.
With that info and a few conversations
you will be in the calendar!
Come visit us and share Lake Union
with your students!
Youth
Programs
We offer youth programs in addition to hands-on field trips, such as sailing lessons, day expeditions, overnight
voyages, boatbuilding and apprenticeships. We will work with you to choose a program that suits your group. Contact
us for more information on any of these programs or to schedule a maritime experience contact our Youth Educator
at [email protected] at 206-382-2628
Maritime Adventures & Activities
Voyaging
Tugboat Story Time
Explore the natural environment by water.
CWB offers overnight voyages close to home
on Lake Washington, across Puget Sound
to Bainbridge Island or north to Saratoga
Passage and the San Juan Islands. Led
by U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains, we
travel by kayak, longboat or umiaq canoe.
Voyages focus on leadership, teamwork
and communication while having fun gaining
technical skill in sailing, rowing or paddling.
Two to five-day trips can accommodate up
to 12 participants. Available April through
September.
Join us on the second and fourth Thursday
of each month for a free story hour aboard
the historic Arthur Foss, a 120-year-old
tugboat moored at the Historic Ships Wharf
at Lake Union Park. Story time provides an
engaging environment to introduce younger
children to boats and maritime heritage. No
reservations needed. Groups of six or more
are encouraged to schedule a Tools & Tales
field trip.
Ages: 1 to 8
Sailing Lessons
Ages: 12+
There’s always something fun for kids to do
at CWB. Check at the Boathouse front desk
for children’s activities including wooden
boat scavenger hunts, knot tying, coloring
and more!
Learning to sail helps students develop selfconfidence and decision-making skills while
teaching patience, observation and teamwork.
Sailing is also tons of fun! Students take the
tiller and sheet of 8’ dinghies and learn the
fundamentals of sailing. Available for summer
classes, school programs and groups. See
pages 20-21 for course descriptions.
Ages: 3+
Ages: 9+
Daily Activities
High School
Apprenticeship Program
Ages: 14-18
Date: June 27 – September 2
Time: 20 hours per week
(minimum of three weeks)
Suggested Price: $75/week
Spend your summer outside and gain
valuable professional skills some place fun! CWB’s high school apprentices work directly
with our wooden boats and the people who
use them. Learn about traditional sail and row
boats, help teach youth sailing classes, assist
with field trips, or help with the repair and
maintenance of our fleet. Apprentices receive
valuable experience, training and mentorship
working alongside our professional staff and
an opportunity to be an integral part of the
CWB community.
Application deadline is May 6, 2011. For more
information or to apply for an apprenticeship,
contact Mindy Ross at [email protected] for
(206)382-2628. Community service hours
are available.
Day Expeditions
Service Learning
AmeriCorps Volunteers
Connect with one another and Northwest
history by traveling under paddle, sail or oar
in wooden boats. We’ll travel in open boats
on Lake Union, learn and adventure together.
Our expeditions combine teamwork, physical
activity, communication and maritime skills
in the outdoors. Expeditions range from
three to six hours and can accommodate
up to 12 participants. Available April through
September.
CWB’s success is rooted in the passion and
dedication of our volunteers. We want to
inspire students to be active stewards of our
community and help them find value in labor
through meaningful work. Projects for 2011
include Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival
crew, vessel maintenance and shoreline
restoration.
The Center for Wooden Boats is pleased
to partner with the Washington State
Service Corps to have several AmeriCorps
volunteers onsite from September though
August. AmeriCorps volunteers work
with CWB volunteers and staff on many
different projects, from youth education
to volunteer management. The selection
process begins in mid-July; go online to
https://recruit.cns.gov/ to apply or email
[email protected] for more information.
Applicants must be between 18-25 years of
age on date of enrollment.
Ages: 10+
Ages: 12+
Boatbuilding
Build a boat! Boatbuilding gives students a
sense of pride and accomplishment in creating
something of value while helping them to
develop woodworking and communication
skills. CWB offers Pirate pond boat, dinghy,
kayak and recycled boat building courses.
Ages: 12+
My AmeriCorps experience
was more than I could
have ever hoped for. I feel so
fortunate to have found such a
wonderful organization.
– Megan M.
‘08-’09 AmeriCorps Volunteer
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Youth
Sa i l i n g
Have fun! Play outdoors! Learn new skills! Get exercise! Work as a team! Meet new people! Learning to sail builds selfconfidence, teaches patience and teamwork and is loads of fun! Come learn to sail in our fleet of 8’ El Toro sailboats.
Beginning Sailing provides an introduction
to the physical skills, terminology and basic
theory of sailing. Our intermediate class is
the next step and gives students time on the
water to practice and improve their sailing
skills while learning more about the theory and
culture of sailing. At the advanced level, Grad
School focuses on seamanship, adventure
and refined boat handling. Students learn to
sail El Toros; these small boats are excellent
training craft. Students can earn a Livery
checkout in El Toros and then come and
rent the boats on their own any weekend of
the summer. For advanced sailors our Sprit
Boats class offers the chance to learn to sail a
traditional design in our boat collection. Also,
check out our other classes such as Quick
& Dirty or Words on Water. Our talented
maritime staff are dedicated and passionate
outdoor educators, trained in on-the-water
safety, First Aid and CPR.
I learned how to rig
an El Toro!
– Nils A. (11)
Pay What You Can!
For the fourth year we are listing suggested
prices for our youth sailing classes and
simply asking that you Pay What You
Can. The cost of each class is reflected
in its suggested price; however, financial
assistance is available. Please contact us
at [email protected] to see if you qualify.
If you are in a position to pay more than
the suggested price, additional funds will
contribute directly to making youth sailing
classes more widely accessible.
Beginning Sailing
Intermediate Sailing
Ages: 9 - 16
Suggested Price: $175
Ages: 9 - 16
In this introduction to sailing, students learn
the basic theory and terminology of sailing
and begin to build a foundation of skills.
Classes meet for a series of three-hour
sessions with about a third of class time
spent on land and two-thirds on the water.
Students sail in pairs or sometimes solo
in the 8’ El Toro prams. No experience
necessary.
Becoming a great sailor involves building a
new set of reflexes. Students fine-tune their
fundamental sailing skills while exploring
new elements of sailing such as adventuring,
marlinspike seamanship and advanced boat
handling. This is the next step for students
who know the basics of sailing and are ready
to sail a boat by themselves.
Session 1: April 18 - 22 (Spring Break)
Session 2: April 18 - 22 (Spring Break)
Time: 2 pm - 5 pm (Monday - Friday)
Session 6: July 25 - 29 (Pirate Week!)
Session 7: August 1 - 5
Session 10: August 29 - September 2
Prerequisite: Beginning Sailing or instructor
permission
Session 3: August 22 - 26 (Pirate Week!)
Session 4: August 29 - September 2
Limit: 8 students
What’s Pirate Week?
These sessions are focused around pirates:
their antics and their loot. During these
pirate-themed classes, we still will cover our
standard sailing curriculum, but we’ll add a
little extra fun with jokes, treasure hunts and
a few AARRRGHS!
Limit: 16 students
Grad School
Ages: 9 - 16
Dates: August 1 - 5 (Monday - Friday)
Time: 2 pm - 5 pm
Ready to take your sailing to the next level?
Grad School focuses in on the subtleties of
sailing well and mastering the El Toro pram.
Students will spend lots of time on the water
to fine-tune their sailing skills. We’ll cover
new material such as pointing and footing,
reading the wind, heavy and light air sailing,
navigation, line coiling, new knots and much
more. The course will explore adventuring,
seamanship and some racing.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Sailing or
instructor permission.
Limit: 8 students
Youth
School Year Sailing
Ages: 9 - 16
Available: April - June and Sept. - Nov.
Suggested Price: $175/student
CWB offers Beginning and Intermediate
Sailing during the school year. Students
have fun learning an outdoor skill and gaining
independence on the water. Teamwork and
communication is a focus as students sail
in pairs.
Limit: 16 students
Dates and times can be coordinated for
individual youth and school groups. Contact
Mindy Ross, [email protected] to schedule
Quick & Dirty
Ages: 11 - 16
Dates: August 15 - 19
Are you bold enough to build a boat in five
days? Could you do it with found materials?
How would your design perform in the water?
In this Quick & Daring-esque class students
will learn the basic principles of vessel design
and construction, work in teams to build a
boat from strange, wondrous and random
materials, and then sail and row their boats.
No experience necessary.
Limit: 8 students.
Sa i l i n g
Words on Water
Ages: 9 - 16
Do you love books and stories? These daylong classes will delve into the maritime tradition through sailing, reading, journaling and
field trips. The course will introduce students
to all the sailing skills covered in Beginning
Sailing and additionally embrace students’
imagination and love of stories through a
diverse selection of maritime literature and
writing exercises. Books and boats shall
complement each other to inspire the inner
sailor. No experience necessary.
Limit: 16 students
Sprit Boats
Ages: 14 - 16
Interested in learning to sail the larger boats
in CWB’s Livery fleet? Start with the Woods
Hole Spritsail, the kind of boat in which you
could take your whole family sailing. We will
also sail some of our favorite sprit-rigged
boats in the CWB collection such as the
Plover Spritsail and Hvalsoe 13 & 15. This
class will take your El Toro skills and apply
them to new and larger sailboats. Special
emphasis on docking and communication!
Limit: 4 students
Prerequisite: Intermediate Sailing or
instructor permission.
I would like to thank you
from the bottom of my heart for
this opportunity. Our kids are
better in many areas of sailing but are also excited about the
friends they made and can’t wait
to return next summer!
- Wade A.
parent of youth sailing student
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[email protected]
(206) 719-7622
schoonerzodiac.com
The North West WINDJAMMER FLEET
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Duke’s Chowderhouse
901 Fairview Ave N
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Portage Bay Cafe &
Catering
391 Terry Ave N
(206) 462-6400
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Great Northwest Soup
Valley St.
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(206) 420-8351
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Buca di Beppo
701 9th Ave N
(206) 244-2288
Republican St.
Outback Steakhouse
701 Westlake Ave N
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(206) 262-0326
Harrison St.
Chandler’s Crabhouse
901 Fairview Ave N
(206) 223-2722
Inner Chapters Bookstore
Thomas St.
& Cafe
419 Fairview Ave. N
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(206) 262-9297
John St.
Tutta Bella Neapolitan
Pizzeria
2200 Westlake Av, Ste 112
(206) 624-4422
The Little Red Bistro
400 Dexter Ave N
N
(206) 328-5981
Hooters - SLU
901 Fairview Ave N
(206) 625-0555
18 Silver Cloud Inn
Jillian’s Billiards Club
1150 Fairview Ave N
731 Westlake Ave N
(206) 447-9500
(206) 223-0300
Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar 19 Starbucks Coffee
Westlake Drive-Thru
2121 Terry Ave, Suite 108 (206)
1200 Westlake Ave N
462.4364
(206) 216-0306
Daniel’s Broiler
20 Venik Lounge & Banya 5
809 Fairview Ave N
227 9th Ave N # A
(206) 621-8262
(206) 223-3734
I Love Sushi
1001 Fairview Ave N Ste 1800 21 Residence Inn Marriott
800 Fairview Ave N
(206) 625-9604
(206) 624-6000
Flying Fish Bistro
300 Westlake Ave N
(206) 728-8595
Fairview Avenue N.
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SLU Streetcar Line - To Downtown
Parking in SLU
There is a parking lot located in Lake Union Park, just behind
the Streetcar Stop. The lot has 15 spots for CWB visitors; onetime complimentary parking passes are available at CWB’s
front desk (except when CWB is closed). The remaining spots
in this lot are two-hour and four-hour free parking.
Ample street parking is available to the south of CWB in
the South Lake Union neighborhood. Additional parking is
available along Westlake Ave. N. or along Dexter Ave. N. There
is ample parking within a short walk to CWB.
For more information about parking in SLU, please visit
http://cwb.org/sites/default/files/ParkingMap-2010-SLU.pdf
Please visit http://cwb.org/content/directions-south-lake-union for bus route information.
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Building a New Tradition and Legacy in American Yachting
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