WELCOME ABOARD! Mother Earth gave us more water than dirt. So isn’t it strange that the major means of transportation we humans have developed are on the earth and in the sky? Before history, our clever ancestors built boats powered by oars, paddles and sails. Traditional watercraft offer more than just transportation. A small boat afloat is a sensual environment. The water surface moves in countless ways, there are ever-changing colors, reflections, sounds, smells and a sense of independence. We invite you to come and indulge in the wonders of traditional small craft. You can build a boat, build its oars, paddles, spars and sails, tie knots, cast bronze, navigate by stars, learn to row, paddle and sail CWB’s collection of wooden small boats designed and time-tested in earlier times. You can build a boat model or even capture boat images in spontaneous pursuit of the arts of painting, drawing, photography and more. The direct experience programs of CWB will teach you more than just heritage skills. You will be using the analytic and creative parts of your mind at the same time, just the way you learned to talk, walk and ride a two-wheel bike. What you learn with hand and mind will be long remembered and can be used throughout your life. And if you ever are shipwrecked, the skills you mastered will be your textbook of survival.
Dick Wagner Founding Director 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.
Original Drawings by Andy Goulding and Dick Wagner. Cover art by Sarah Musi (sarahmusi.carbonmade.com) and Erin Schiedler. All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CWB at Cama Beach.. .................................................................................. 4-5 Boatbuilding & Woodworking . . .................................................................... 6 - 8 Northwest Seaport Partner Program................................................................. 9 Registration Policies. . .................................................................................11 Adult Sailing & Skills Underway . . ..............................................................12 - 13 The CWB Livery . . .........................................................................................15 Youth Programs....................................................................................16 - 19 Youth Sailing Programs . . .......................................................................... 20-21 SLU Restaurants and Hotels Map. . .................................................................. 23 All workshops are held at CWB’s South 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.
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EVENTS AT SLU Winter
Summer
January 20, 7-9 pm: 3rd Friday Speaker with guest Scott Rohrer, “Bill Garden’s Wooden Motor Yachts.” Free. February 3: “Persistent Work” photo exhibit opens. Free. February 17, 7-9 pm: 3rd Friday Speaker featuring the film Charlotte. Free. February 18, 5-9 pm: 36th Annual Auction, Steer by the Stars. $100/person. March 16, 7-9 pm: 3rd Friday Speaker with guest Jim Taylor, “Sailing on theYankee.” Free.
June 15, 7-9 pm: 3rd Friday Speaker with guest Nat Howe. Free. June 30-July 4, 10 am-6 pm (later on July 4): Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival. Visiting vessels, musical acts, free boat rides, family activities, skills demonstrations and more. Admission is free. July 21-22, 10 am-5 pm: Home Built Boats Weekend. See a quirky collection of vessels from around the Northwest. Free. September 3: Labor Day; CWB is open. September 15, 4-6 pm: Guest speaker Gordon Miller, “Voyages to the New World and Beyond.” Free.
Spring
April 20, 7-9 pm: 3rd Friday Speaker with guest Jim Cole, “The Wooden Tuna Boats from Tacoma Shipyards.” Free. April 26, 7-9 pm: Guest Speaker Helder Parreira, “Building Traditional Small Boats in Portugal.” Free. April 28, 10 am-5 pm: Member Appreciation Day. Free boat rides and more for CWB members and their families. May 5: Opening Day of Boating Season. May 12, 9 am-6 pm: National Sailing Regatta. May 18, 7-9 pm: 3rd Friday Speaker with guest Rob Smith, “The Lake Victoria Ferries.” Free. May 19, 9 am-2 pm: Lake Union Sweep. Volunteers remove two to three tons of trash annually from Lake Union. May 28: Memorial Day; CWB is open.
Fall September 29-30, 10 am-5 pm: Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. Regatta. Registration required. Visit www.cwb.org/ blanchardregatta for more information. October 19, 7-9 pm: 3rd Friday Speaker with guest Nat Howe. Free. November 16, 7-9 pm: 3rd Friday Speaker with guests Jeffery and Christina Smith, “More Faster Backwards: Rebuilding a 65’ Workboat Launched in 1929.” Free. November 23-25, 10 am-5 pm: Holiday Lights events, a collaborative three-day holiday celebration with MOHAI and the At Lake Union Park Working Group. Open ships, carolers, family activities. Free.
More information on all CWB events can be found at www.cwb.org/about-cwb/calendar.
At Lake Union Park Partner Events
CWB partners with other maritime, heritage, and recreational groups in and around Lake Union Park. More information on those groups and their events can be found at www.AtLakeUnionPark.org.
Northwest Seaport Second Fridays, 8-10 pm: Chantey Sings are easy to learn & fun for all ages. Location varies. Free. Special Chantey Sing on June 29th aboard Schooner Adventuress. More info: www.nwseaport.org
Seattle Flying Dragons July 28: “Celebrate Life!” Dragon Boat Festival Benefitting Team Survivor NW. See www.seattledragonboatfestival.org for more information. Ongoing: Drop-in, weekly practices.
Monday 6-7:30 pm Wed. 6-7:30 pm Saturday 8-10 am Sunday 3-4:30 pm Practices meet at Kenmore Air Terminal, 950 Westlake Ave N.
MOHAI Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25: Movies in the Park. Nov. 17: Grand Opening Celebration. Nov. 23-Nov. 25: Holiday Lights events. MOHAI moves in! Events are subject to change, please see www.seattlehistory. org for up-to-date information.
Virginia V May 5: Opening Day Cruise. June 11: Virginia V’s 90th Birthday. August 5: Seafair Blue Angels Cruise. Thursdays May-Dec., 11 am-3 pm: Farm Boat with local produce and goods. See www.virginiav.org for more events!
Lake Union Rotary Club Third Thursdays, 5:30-8 pm: Happy Hour for Good, held in the CWB Gallery. Benefits a new non-profit each month. More info: www.lakeunionrotary.org
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Recurring Activities TUGBOAT STORY TIME at the Historic Ships Wharf. Second and fourth Thursdays, 11 am - Noon aboard the historic Arthur Foss. Hear stories and explore a 122-year-old tugboat. (Story Time takes a break the weeks of Tugboat Story Time is Thanksgiving and proudly supported by: Christmas). Ages: 1 to 8 Cost: Free PIRATE POND BOATS at Lake Union Park Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am-2 pm, MayNovember. The R-Class, Pirate, Model Fleet at CWB is comprised of 39” free-sailing pond boats designed in 1927 by Seattle yacht designer Ted Geary. The design was built in Seattle and Los Angeles public schools in the 1920s. For the past 12 years, students have built more than 100 of these model boats in CWB afterschool programs. This is your chance to sail a little bit of history! Ages: 5 to 100 Cost: $5 suggested donation. Free every first Saturday of the month. THIRD FRIDAY SPEAKER SERIES at The Center for Wooden Boats. 7-9 pm. Each month CWB finds a speaker of wit and experience to talk about his or her special knowledge. It is also an opportunity for CWB members to meet one another and Third Friday Speaker is the staff. Admission proudly supported by: is free and refreshments are served (donations are welcome). CASTOFF! FREE BOAT RIDES at The Center for Wooden Boats. Sundays, 2 pm, year-round. Join us each Sunday for rides in classic wooden boats on Lake Union. Arrive early to register as spots fill quickly! Free. Ages: All ages welcome
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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 or building the boat of your dreams! See the Boatbuilding & Woodworking pages for details on the Cama skills workshops.
Sailing Lessons
Cama Cabins
Cama Beach Livery
Be a part of it all! In addition to our Boatman’s Cabin, CWB holds a block of cabin reservations 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 cama@cwb.org to book your workshop/ cabin package.
Ready to challenge yourself? Sign up for 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 13 for more details.
photo: Greg Gilbert
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) or 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 crabpot 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.
Call, email or check out our website to learn about the Cama Beach livery schedule, sailing lessons, crabbing and fishing opportunities. www.cwb.org
2012 Cama Beach Livery Rates
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 Spaghetti Social
Sail Cam-Isle
A Celebration of Small Boats
A Community Event
Date: September 1 - 3 (Saturday – Monday)
Date: March 24 (Saturday) Spring is in the air! Join your community to open the season at The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach. This fun event offers something for everyone. There will be lots of food, fun, games and even a silent auction. Contact cama@cwb.org for more information.
Cama Cobweb Clean Date: March 30 - April 1 (Friday - Sunday) Members, volunteers and those who just want to have fun will come together this spring to dust off the exhibits, get the livery fleet ready and help prepare CWB for our fourth season at Cama. Work by day and party by night; food and fun are to follow the days spent rolling-up our sleeves. Contact cama@cwb.org to sign up or request accommodations.
Mother’s Day Weekend Sail Free boat rides on Saturday! Date: May 12 (Saturday) This year CWB celebrates our 11th Annual Mother’s Day Sail. Enjoy free sailing on Saratoga Passage the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend. Step aboard historic tall ships or crew one of CWB’s historic smaller boats. Cabins are available; contact cama@cwb.org for more information.
Youth Fishing Derby
Join CWB and Camano Sail & Power for the first annual small boat sailing event, Labor Day weekend at Cama Beach State Park. Bring your Pelican, Laser, El Toro or other small boat for two days of buoy racing on Saratoga Passage. Non-wooden boats are welcome and encouraged. Boats must be open, small and daggerboard or centerboard equipped. Kids and families will enjoy various activities on site. There will be informal potluck dining Saturday and a closing banquet on Sunday. Help us end summer with style! Cama cabins and camping are available. Email cama@cwb.org for details. Registration opens April 1. Race fee: $40 before June 1; $60 after that.
Small Boats Saturday
Date: June 9 (Saturday)
Date: October 13 (Saturday)
For the past four years CWB, in partnership with local businesses, has hosted a free youth fishing derby for ages 16 and under. This Saturday event coincides with Washington State’s free fishing day. Join us on June 9 and try your luck from the beach or from a boat!
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 third end-of-season gathering in North Puget Sound. Commune with other boaters, builders, enthusiasts and dreamers on the waters of Saratoga Passage. Co-hosted by the Traditional Small Craft Association.
Prizes are awarded in numerous categories and age groups. Pre-registration is recommended. Call (360) 387-9361 or email cama@cwb.org for details
Site Rentals Cama’s famous Boathouse can be rented for weddings, family reunions, corporate events or other special events large or small. The Boathouse and its spectacular waterfront patio offer a wonderful backdrop for your important gatherings.
Free event. Cabins are available for rent, contact cama@cwb.org for more information.
1880 SW Camano Dr. Camano Island, WA 98282 (360) 387-9361 • cama@cwb.org www.cwb.org
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BOATBUILDING & Lofting
Caulking For Beginners
Instructor: Eric Hvalsoe Session 1: June 9 & 10 Session 2: September 22 & 23 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
Instructor: Tim Reagan Date: June 16 Time: 10 am - 2 pm (Saturday) Cost: $50 members / $60 non-members
Instructor: Sam Johnson Date: August 25 & 26 Time: 9 am - 5 pm (Saturday & Sunday) Cost: $280 members / $350 non-members
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.
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. Patterns will be provided for students use.
Limit: 12 students
Half Model Making Instructor: Joe Green Session 1: May 19 & 20 Session 2: October 13 & 14 Time: 10 am - 5 pm (Saturday & Sunday) Cost: $260 members / $300 non-members
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!
B.Y.O.B.
(Bring Your Own Boat) Instructors: Dave Thacker & Sam Laher Date: August 18 Time: 10 am - 4 pm (Saturday) Cost: $80 members / $85 non-members
Limit: 6 students
The small class size and having the partially completed hull really helped to show the process to come.
- Bill H. San Jose, CA.
Bronze Casting
Stitch and Glue Boatbuilding Instructor: Sam Devlin Dates: September 24 -28 Time: 9 am - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Cost: $550 members / $625 non-members 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. Limit: 8 students
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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. Great as a gift! Help that special someone get their boat out of your driveway!
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WOODWORKING Carolina Dory Boatbuilding Instructor: Rich Kolin Dates: May 19 - 29 (Cama Beach) Cama Cabin reservations available Time: 10 am – 5 pm (Saturday - Tuesday) Cost: $800 members / $950 non-members Join Camano Island’s own Rich Kolin for a week of hands-on plywood boatbuilding. Kolin, author of numerous boatbuilding guides such as “Boatbuilding Made Easy”, brings his expertise to the Cama Beach boatshop. The Carolina Dory is a small utilitarian kicker boat built to take anything you can throw at it. This semi-dory has been used by generations of boatmen in the sounds and bays of the Carolina coasts. Its design is well-suited for the environs of the Pacific Northwest – fresh or salt water. Using top-quality marine-grade plywood, epoxies and fasteners, workshop students will work together to build this simple design. During this nine-day class, students will build one boat and return home with the knowledge and experience to build their own plywood fishing, crabbing or work boat. Limit: 8 students
Oar Making Instructor: Joe Green Date: September 15 & 16 Time: 9:30 am - 5 pm (Saturday & Sunday) Cost: $290 members / $350 non-members 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.
Kayak Building: Aleut Ikyak (Baidarka) Instructor: Corey Freedman Session 1: April 7 - 15 (Cama Beach) Cama Cabin reservations available Session 2: June 30 - July 8 Session 3: September 22 - 30 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
Wood-Canvas Canoe Restoration Instructor: Eric Harman Dates: June 16,17, 23, 24, 30 & July 1 Cama Cabin reservations available. Time: 9 am – 5 pm (Saturdays and Sundays) Cost: $600 members / $700 non-members Drop-in daily rate: $120 members / $150 non-members Learn how to repair and restore traditional woodcanvas canoes with CWB’s resident boatwright. S tu d e n t s w i l l c a r e f u l l y remove outwales and keel and peel off the old canvas to inspect the hull for damage. Any necessary repairs to ribs, planks, seats, etc., will be done. If time allows, students will apply a coat of preservative, stretch on new canvas and apply filler. Take home the skills necessary to restore your own wooden canoe! We will be working on CWB-owned canoes, some of which are available for sale. Students may be able to bring their own canoes to work on by prior arrangement (plus an additional cost for materials used on student-owned canoes). Limit: 8 students
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BOATBUILDING & WOODWORKING Varnishing
Women’s Woodworking
An Introduction To The Basics
An Introduction to Brightwork Repair and Maintenance
Instructor: Lacey Carnahan Session 1: April 10, 12, 17 & 19 Session 2: September 18, 20, 25 & 27 Time: 6 pm - 9 pm (Tuesdays & Thursdays) Cost: $230 members / $290 non-members
Instructor: Dave Thacker Session 1: April 21 & 22 Session 2: June 2 & 3 Time: 9 am - 3 pm (Saturday & Sunday) Cost: $160 members / $200 non-members 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
Beginning Woodworking Instructor: Gabriel Behrend Session 1: May 15,17, 22 & 24 Session 2: July 17, 19, 24 & 26 Session 3: October 16, 18, 23 & 25 Time: 6 pm - 9 pm (Tuesdays & Thursdays) Cost: $230 members / $290 non-members 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. The instructor 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
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
I had read about this skill for years, but it wasn't clear. The hands-on experience pulled it all together to make sense.
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NORTHWEST SEAPORT PARTNER PROGRAMS 1889 Tugboat Arthur Foss Diesel Engine Theory Instructor: Adrian Lipp Dates: May 26, June 2, 9, 16 & 23. Time: 8:30 pm - 5 pm (Saturdays) Cost: $295 members / $335 non members Ages: 14 +
Tugboat Experience 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 27 - October 15 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.
Join the engineers and get your hands dirty while fixing the Arthur Foss’ 700 horsepower diesel engine. This 77-year-old engine uses the same principles as modern diesels, but the parts are MUCH bigger and easier to work on. The 2012 session focuses on overhauling cylinder one; participants will inspect previous repair work, pull the cylinder head and piston (18 inches in diameter!) and perform repairs under the supervision of experienced diesel mechanics. No prior engine experience necessary. Cost includes daily lunch. Limit: 8 students
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.
NWSeaport
Maritime Heritage Center
Northwest Seaport Chantey Sings Sea Chanteys are work songs and fo’c’s’le ditties with great choruses that connect our present day maritime traditions and lore to those of the past. Come and lead a song of the sea or just join in on the chorus. Chanteys and sea songs are easy to learn and fun to sing for adults and children alike. A different songleader each month keeps the music rolling. Held on the second Friday of every month. FREE!
Northwest Seaport Maritime Concerts 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.
For locations and more information, check out the music pages at www.nwseaport.org or phone (206) 447-9800.
Tugboat Story Time
Learn more!
Tugboat Story Time provides an engaging environment for younger children to enjoy maritime literature and boats. This is an opportunity to listen to stories and sing songs onboard one of the oldest tugboats afloat. Story Time happens at 11 am the second and fourth Thursdays of every month aboard the historic Arthur Foss, a 122-year-old tugboat moored at Lake Union Park. Support provided by Inner Chapters bookstore & cafe. No reservations needed. Ages: 1 to 8 Cost: FREE
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Find out about workshops, special events, festivals and regattas taking place at Lake Union Park and the Historic Ships Wharf at www.atlakeunionpark.org Program Catalogue 2012
Schooner Martha 2012 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 $125 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 15 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.
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Virginia
Volunteer or become a member and experience this historic vessel.
The Virginia V Foundation is a non-profit organization that depends on the support of volunteers, 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 info@virginiav.org
www.VirginiaV.org
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VOLUNTEER AT CWB
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 and restaurants. Special benefits at Cama Beach State Park. 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!
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 utilize your skills!
For more information, visit www.cwb.org or email volunteer@cwb.org.
REGISTRATION 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. Please check our website at www.cwb.org for the latest listings and information. The Center for Wooden Boats keeps class size small to promote quality instruction and experience. 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 other courses later in the same year. 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.
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ADULT SAILING SailNOW!
Get Zapped!
Learn to Sail at CWB
Learn to Sail Intensive
Instructors: CWB Sailing Instructors Session 1: January 7- February 4* Session 2: February 4 - March 10 Session 3: March 10 - April 14 Session 4: April 14 - May 19** Session 5: May 19 - June 24 Session 6: July 14 - August 18 Session 7: August 18 - September 23 Session 8: October 6 – November 10 Session 9: November 10 - December 9* Cost: $335 members / $375 non-members. Youth ages 16 -18 may take SailNOW! for $188 when registering with two adults.
Instructors: CWB Sailing Instructors 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. 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 and Lightnings.
*Sessions 1 and 9 are four-week sessions. **No lessons on April 28. 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. After Shore School, a series of six on-the-water lessons gives you the opportunity to 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 10 am to noon. 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 (Tuesday-Thursday) May 1 September 6. 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.
To s c h e d u l e , e m a i l y o u r p r e f e r r e d dates and times to Mindy Ross mross@cwb.org at least two weeks in advance
One-on-One Sailing Lessons Instructors: CWB Sailing Instructors 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! Online scheduling is available at www.cwb.org or email one-on-one@cwb.org
SailMORE!
Intermediate Sailing Instructors: CWB Sailing Instructors Session 1 (Gaff Rigs): June 7, 14, 21 Session 2 (Racing Sloops): July 19, 26, August 2 Session 3 (Sprit Rigs): August 9,16, 23 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 Beetle Cats, racing sloops and sprit rigs. Racing sloops include a Geary 18, San Francisco Bay Mercury and Lightning. Sprit Rigs will be our Woods Hole Spritsail Plover, Hvalsoe 13 and Hvalsoe 15. Learn to properly rig and sail each design. Extra attention will be given to docking and short tacking up the channel. Limit: 6 students each session. Prerequisite: CWB checkout
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SKILLS UNDERWAY RaceNOW!
One-Design Racing Series Instructor: Oliver Davis Dates: July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Time: 6 pm - 8:30 pm (Fridays) Cost for the series: (skipper) $250 members / $300 non-members (crew) $190 members / $240 non-members 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 includes an introduction 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. Sign up with friends, family, co-workers or meet new people. Prerequisite: CWB checkout for skippers, basic understanding of sail theory for crew Limit: 15 people (five boats)
Get Your Captain’s License with CWB and U.S. Maritime Academy
Instructor: Captain Jeff Sanders Session 1: March 19 - May 10 Time: 6 pm - 9:30 pm (Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays) Session 2: Fall 2012, dates TBD Cost: $1,150 members / $1,275 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. Limit: 20 Students
Dead Reckoning
An Introduction to Classical Navigation Instructor: Katey Noonan Session 1: April 21 Session 2: August 25 Session 3: October 20 Time: 10 am - 1 pm (Saturdays) Cost: $40 members / $50 non-members 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 will be able to box the compass to 32 points, know the basic use and methods of classical 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
Come Meet the Stars! Celestial Navigation with CWB and U.S. Maritime Academy Instructor: Captain Jeff Sanders Dates: March 27 - May 8 Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Tuesdays) Cost: $280 members / $330 non-members How did 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.
Sail-I-Can,Pel-i-Can! Learn to Sail at Cama Beach
Instructors: CWB Sailing Instructors Dates: Available June - September Cama Cabin reservations available 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 sail on 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 cama@cwb.org for more information or to schedule.
What an amazing experience. I haven't enjoyed something so much for a long time. We're now dedicated and happy members and we hope to be back down to the docks soon.
- Charlene C. Seattle
Limit:12 Students
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Enjoy the Unique Cama Boatman’s Cabin Whether you are just staying the night or getting away for a weekend or more, the Boatman’s Cabin at Cama Beach can be your base for adventure, recreation or relaxation year-round. Sail in the spring, go crabbing in the summer, fish in the fall or just storm-watch in the winter. In the Boatman’s Cabin, you’re only a stone’s throw from the shoreline and just adjacent to Cama’s historic Boathouse. The Boatman’s Cabin is a standard deluxe cabin with room for a crowd. There are three double beds and one single, plus electric heat, a bathroom and simple kitchen facilities (refrigerator, sink, microwave, coffeemaker). Cooking is done outdoors; bring a camp stove or there are charcoal grills or fire pits. There is no linen service so bring sleeping bags. The Cabin also is home to CWB at Cama’s small maritime history and boatbuilding library, which you and your guests are welcome to use. Rental of the Boatman’s Cabin is one of the special privileges available only to CWB members. See you at the Beach!
A great way for friends and family to get together in a unique place. -Kirsten B CWB volunteer
2012 Boatman’s Cabin Rental Packages summer rate
winter rate*
Package Includes
Landlubber
$115
$ 91
Overnight Accommodations, Unlimited Library Access, Personalized Tour of Cama Beach Boathouse
Boatman
$175
n/a
Overnight Accommodations, Unlimited Library Access, ½ Day Livery Pass
Sea Lion
$225
n/a
Overnight Accommodations, Unlimited Library Access, Full Day Livery Pass
Additional nights
$ 95
$ 71
*Winter rates in effect October 1 - March 31
SCHOONER ZODIAC
info@schoonerzodiac.com
(206) 719-7622
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THE CWB LIVERY Livery is the traditional name for boat rentals. Seattle has a long history of active liveries; they were oases in the city, with attractive stick-and-shingle buildings, landscaped uplands, clear 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. 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. At CWB we are proud to share our assortment of traditional rowboats and sailboats with the community. Come try them all! To learn more about our different boats, visit www.cwb.org
Boat Rentals
Group Sail Training at CWB
El Toro Livery
Choose from a variety of beautiful sail and row boats available to rent by the hour. Those who want to go sailing must first complete a brief checkout 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 learning maritime heritage and skills. To schedule an hour or an afternoon sail training in one of our CastOFF! Public Sail boats, contact groupsail@cwb.org. Available TuesdaySaturday
Zip around Lake Union in a truly small boat this summer! El Toros, 8’ wooden prams used in our Youth Sailing programs, are available to both youth and adults in the Livery on weekends (summer and fall). Designed during “Bull Sessions” at the Richmond Yacht Club in 1936, the little El Toro is a popular one-design sailboat; more than 11,000 have been built, and it’s now the most popular dinghy in San Francisco Bay. Created as both a yacht tender and for sail training, the small and maneuverable El Toro is a particularly excellent boat for kids. A current sailing checkout is required for adults and youth*.
Checkout Sail Before using our sailboats, a checkout must be arranged with one of the Livery staff or scheduled in advance. Checkouts last 3045 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) 382-2628 to schedule or visit www.cwb.org
Livery Passes Enjoy unlimited sailing both on Lake Union and at CWB’s saltwater site at Cama Beach. Sneak down for a lunchtime sail on a Beetle Cat, enjoy a summer sunset sail on Saratoga Passage or spend your Sundays sampling sailboats, all with one great pass!
Fairweather Pass (Lake Union OR Cama Beach) Is summer your season? Enjoy unlimited boat use from May 1 - Oct. 1. Members $400 / Non-Members $450
Die-Hard Pass (Lake Union only)
One year of unlimited boat use. Members $550 / Non-Members $625
El Toro Pass (Lake Union only)
Unlimited weekend El Toro rental for up to two family members (two boats) from May 1 - Oct. 1. Members $220 / Non-members $275
Cost: $120 per hour per boat for members or educational organizations/$175 nonmembers.
CastOFF! Free Public Sail Explore classic boats every Sunday, year-round at 2 pm on 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 as spots fill up quickly. Sign-ups must be made in person and begin at 10 am.
*Youth ages 9-12 must have parent or guardian supervision onboard or observing dockside while sailing Livery boats. Youth ages 13-17 may rent Livery boats without parent or guardian supervision with a signed liability waiver on file at the Oarhouse.
2012 Livery Hours Spring (Jan 1 - April 27): Saturday & Sunday, 12:30 pm - 5 pm. Summer (April 28 – September 9): Tuesday - Sunday, 12:30 pm - 8 pm. Fall (September 10 - 30): Saturday & Sunday,12:30 pm - 7 pm or dusk. Winter (October 1 - December 31) Saturday & Sunday, 12:30 pm - 5 pm or dusk.
Lake Union Hourly Boat Rental Rates 2012 Type of Boat
Members
Non-Members
Paddle/Rowboat
$20
$25
Small Sailboat
$25
$30
Large sailboat
$35
$50
El Toro
$15
$20
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YOUTH PROGRAMS CWB offers a progression of hands-on experiences for youth. Youth from age 1 to age 20 can explore a tugboat, paddle an umiaq, learn to sail solo, navigate, work as a team on overnight voyages, build boats, teach others to sail, work as program assistants or job skills crew. The variety of unique programs in history, boatbuilding, boat handling and volunteering offers a series of waypoints leading youth to greater self-confidence, a sense of place and community without barriers and success in learning new skills.
Messing About in Boats Multi-day boatbuilding & on-the-water experience Messing About in Boats is the full CWB experience! Your group can build its own wooden rowboat, sailboat or kayak. Along the way, there will be opportunities for a variety of on-the-water experiences in our traditional small craft. Students develop basic skills in woodworking, sailing, rowing and paddling. Boatbuilding and boating is easily integrated with math, natural sciences, physics and other classroom lessons. Our programs promote teamwork and empower young people by building confidence through competence.
Day Expeditions & Voyages Explore the natural environment by water. CWB offers two- hour to six-hour day expeditions on Lake Union in a variety of boats. For a more intensive experience, choose an overnight voyage on Lake Washington, across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island or north to Saratoga Passage and the San Juan Islands. We travel by kayak, longboat or umiaq canoe. Day expeditions and voyages focus on leadership, teamwork and communication while having fun and gaining technical skill in sailing, rowing or paddling and can accommodate 10 - 30 participants. Available April through September. Ages: 12+
Choose from a five-day or ten-day option at our Seattle or Cama Beach locations. The five-day program emphasizes the basics of boatbuilding and will bring your boat through major construction to be ready to paint. The 10-day program includes the first five days of major construction and adds five days of painting and fitting hardware. At Cama Beach, your group has the option to stay for the duration of the program in rustic beachfront cabins. For more information and pricing details, contact youth@cwb.org Ages: 12+ Date: September through June
There is nothing absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. – from The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
AmeriCorps Volunteers 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; to apply, go online to www.americorps.gov or email volunteer@cwb.org for more information. Applicants must be between 18-25 years of age on date of enrollment.
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YOUTH ACTIVITIES & MARITIME INTENSIVES Pirate Pond Boat Building
High School Program Assistant
Instructors: CWB Volunteer Youth Mentors Ages: 9 - 17 Dates: 1 to 3-hour sessions, 1 day a week from September - June The R-Class, Pirate, Model Fleet at CWB is comprised of 39” free-sailing pond boats designed by Seattle yacht designer Ted Geary in 1927. The design was built in Seattle and Los Angeles public schools in the 1920s. For the past 12 years, students have built more than 100 of these model boats in CWB afterschool programs. Students work from plans to build their own freesailing model boats using hand tools. The efforts of mastering new skills, hard work, observation and persistence are rewarded at the end of the school year when completed pond boats are raced in the annual Pirate Cup Regatta at the Lake Union Park Model Boat Pond. This program is conducted at a participating school or community center and requires a minimum of five students and teacher participation. For more information and pricing, contact Mindy Ross at mross@cwb.org Follow the construction of a pond boat at www.r-boat.org or test sail a Pirate pond boat from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturdays and Sundays from May through November.
Service Learning 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 2012 include Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival crew, vessel maintenance and shoreline restoration. Ages: 10+
Ages: 16 - 18 Date: June 21 – August 31 Time: 20 hours per week, (minimum of 3 weeks)
Job Skills Training Program Instructors: CWB Youth Staff Ages: 16 - 20 Spring Season: March 11 - June 14 Fall Season: dates TBD Limit: 10 Crew Members Thanks to funding from the Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust, CWB welcomes young adults from low-income or underserved backgrounds as Job Skills Crew Members. Gain hands-on experience maintaining CWB’s fleet of historic boats, assist in the delivery of programs and learn on-the-water skills in power, sail and row boats. Learn about careers in the maritime trades through field trips, guest speakers and information sessions. Write resumes and cover letters, learn how to job search and practice interview skills. In addition to gaining valuable experience, Crew Members earn an hourly wage. The goal of Job Skills Training is to provide Crew Members with the experience, education and resources necessary to create positive change beyond CWB.
Spend your summer outside and gain valuable professional skills someplace fun! High School Program Assistants work directly with our wooden boats and the people who use them. Learn about traditional sail and row boats, help teach youth sailing, repair and maintain our fleet, assist with field trips or help with marketing and communications. Program Assistants receive valuable experience, training and mentorship volunteering alongside our professional staff and an opportunity to be an integral part of the CWB community. Application deadline is May 6, 2012. For more information or to apply for the program, contact Mindy Ross at mross@cwb.org or (206) 382-2628.
CWB opened up a door for me and I’m walking through it.
-Troy J. Job Skills Crew Member
If you have an interest in boats and would like to explore maritime skills and careers, contact Tyson Trudel ttrudel@cwb.org or visit www.cwb.org/jobskills.
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to extend our learning opportunities outside of the classroom.
– Matt W. Teacher from The Little School
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YOUTH BOATBUILDING Design and build! Work as a team! Learn a new skill with tangible results! CWB is excited to offer two new youth boatbuilding programs in 2012, in addition to the ever popular Quick & Daring program.
Building a “Footy” Pond Boat
Quick & Daring
Ages: 10 - 16 Date: July 9 - 13 Time: 10 am to 2 pm (Monday - Friday) Suggested Price: $200
Ages: 10 -16 Date: July 23 - 27 Time: 10 am to 2 pm (Monday - Friday) Suggested Price: $200
Want to design and build your own pond boat? Here’s your chance. Learn what makes a sailboat perform and then design and build your own custom pond boat. The Footy is a type of pond boat that fits in a 1’ x 1’ box. Any boat that fits in this box can register with the Footy class, receive an official number and race against other Footys. Students will take a finished, free-sailing (no radio control) Footy home at the end of the week. There will be a race on the model boat pond in Lake Union Park on the last day. No experience necessary. Limit: 8 Students
Could you design and build a boat in five days? Could you do it with a couple of sheets of plywood and whatever else you can find? Would you be bold enough to try your creation out on Lake Union? In this version of the popular Quick & Daring boatbuilding competition from the Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival, 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.
For more information about Footys, visit www.footy.rcsailing.net
Youth Kayak Building Ages: 11 - 16 Date: August 6 - 10 Time: 9 am to 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Suggested Price: $1,000 Registration Deadline: July 13
Limit: 9 Students
Students will build their own 14’ stitch and glue sea kayaks from kits. At the end of the week student boats will be ready to launch in Lake Union, with final finish details and painting done at home. Students will learn basic woodworking and contemporary boat construction techniques. The finished boats are fully decked and have two storage hatches. No experience necessary. Limit: 8 Students
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YOUTH FIELD TRIPS CWB 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.
Tools & Tales
Model Boat Design
The Golden Age of Salmon
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.
Learn how sailboats are designed and how they work. Then build your own model boat and sail it on Lake Union Park’s model boat pond! Emphasis is placed on basic math, physics and boat design concepts.
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.
Ages: 3 to 8 Suggested Price: $160 (up to 30 students)
Ages: 12+ Suggested Price: $160 (up to 30 students)
Ages: 8+ Suggested Price: $160 (up to 30 students)
Where is CWB in Seattle?
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: 5+ Suggested Price: $160 (up to 30 students)
How to Schedule a Field Trip 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 10 am - noon or 1 pm – 3 pm. 5. E-mail fieldtrips@cwb.org 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!
Charting Puget Sound Experience Lake Union as an early explorer and practice charting methods of Peter Puget on board CWB’s replica longboat, Discovery. Embark on a voyage under oar, sketch the shoreline, take compass bearings and soundings, learn basic navigation and create your own charts. Ages: 12+ Suggested Price: $240 (up to 24 students, three-hour program)
Pay What You Can! We list suggested prices for our youth programs 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 fieldtrips@cwb.org to to request a discounted program. If you are in a position to pay more than the suggested price, additional funds will contribute directly to making youth programs more widely accessible.
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This was hands-down the best field trip that I've ever taken a class on. Our school is modeled around hands-on learning and children making meaningful connections to nature and their surroundings. We shy away from the normal field trips and this was all around a very meaningful event for my students- they're still talking about it! - Cedar River Academy
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YOUTH SAILING CWB Youth Sailing programs explore maritime heritage and skills in a dynamic handson environment on Lake Union. Knot tying, rigging and dockside demonstrations are preparation for on-the-water sailing drills and activities. Our talented and dedicated Youth Sail Instructors are trained US Sailing instructors and are First Aid and CPR Certified. Starting with Beginning Sailing, students learn basic terminology and practice foundation boat handling skills while sailing in pairs on 8’ El Toros. Sailing solo and reading the wind in Intermediate Sailing is the next step in becoming a great sailor. After mastering the El Toro, Grad School offers time at the helm and access to larger boats in CWB’s Livery Fleet. Words on Water, Science of Sailing and Youth Boatbuilding Workshops go beyond sailing and cultivate interests in maritime literature, science and woodworking. Contact Education Director Mindy Ross at mross@cwb.org with any questions or register online at www.cwb.org.
Beginning Sailing Ages: 9 - 14 Suggested Price: $175 ($350 full day) In this introduction to sailing, learn the basic theory and terminology of sailing to build a foundation of skills: tacking, jibing, sail trim, weight balance and how to right a capsized boat. Practice teamwork, communication, observation and patience while sailing in teams of two in the 8’ El Toros. No experience necessary Session 1: July 9 - 13 Time: 10 am - 1 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 2: July 9 - 13 Time: 2 pm - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 3: July 23 - 27 Time: 10 am - 1 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 4: July 30 - August 3 Time: 10 am - 5 pm (Monday - Friday, full day) Session 5: August 6 - 10 Time: 2 pm - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 6: August 20 - 24 Time: 10 am - 1 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 7: August 27 - 31 Time: 10 am - 1 pm (Monday - Friday) Limit: 16 students per session.
Grad School: Beetle Cats Ages: 11 - 17 Suggested Price: $225 Session 1: July 30-August 3 Time: 2pm - 5pm (Monday - Friday) Session 2: August 13 - 17 Time: 2 pm - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Ready to take sailing to the next level? Grad School focuses on the subtleties of sailing well and applying intermediate skills to larger boats in our Livery Fleet. Learn to sail the Beetle Cat, a 12’ gaff rigged wooden boat first designed and built for youth in 1921. Sail in pairs, practice advanced upwind and downwind sailing, balance and trim, man overboard rescue, steering with the sail and docking. Advanced knot tying and reefing also will be covered. Gain experience in larger boats available in our Livery yearround. Prerequisite: Two sessions of Intermediate Sailing or instructor permission. Limit: 6 students
Intermediate Sailing Ages: 9 - 17 Suggested Price: $175 Becoming a great sailor involves observation and refining a new set of reflexes to respond to wind shifts and changing conditions. Develop boat handling skills and technique while sailing solo. Learn new skills such as reading the wind, pointing and footing, heavy and light air sailing, ways to adjust sail shape, balance and trim, man overboard rescue and much more. Explore long distance sailing and an introduction to racing. This is the next step for those who know the basics of sailing and are ready to sail an El Toro solo. Prerequisite: Beginning Sailing or instructor permission Session 1: July 16 - 20 Time: 10 am-1pm (Monday - Friday) Session 2: July 23 - 27 Time: 2 pm - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 3: August 6-10 Time: 10am - 1pm (Monday - Friday) Session 4: August 27 - 31 Time: 2 pm - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Limit: 8 students
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Pay What You Can! We list suggested prices for our youth programs 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 youthsail@cwb.org to request a discounted program. If you are in a position to pay more than the suggested price, additional funds will contribute directly to making youth programs more widely accessible.
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YOUTH SAILING El Toro Racing
Words on Water (Intermediate)
Ages: 11 - 17 Dates: September 8, 15, 22 (Saturdays) and 29 & 30 (Saturday & Sunday – all day event) Time: 1 pm - 4 pm Suggested Price: $185
Science of Sailing Ages: 9 – 11 Price (register before April 30): Member $360 / non-member $385 Price (register after April 30): Member $385 / non-member $410 Session 1: July 16-20 Time: 9 am - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 2: August 20-24
Just because school is starting doesn’t mean sailing ends! Join CWB for a fun introduction to racing on Saturday afternoons. Learn the basics of Right-of-Way rules, racing strategy and tactics and refine boat handling skills in preparation for a real regatta! The session ends with the Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. Regatta on September 29 - 30. (Parent chaperones are required during the last weekend.) Prerequisite: Intermediate Sailing Limit: 8
Limited CWB Pay What You Can financial assistance is available; please request at the time of registration.
Time: 10 am - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Suggested Price: $350 Do you love books and stories? These daylong classes delve into the maritime traditions through sailing, reading, sketching and journaling. The course introduces sailing skills covered in Intermediate Sailing (including sailing solo) and sparks the imagination through a diverse selection of maritime literature. Books and boats complement each other to inspire creativity, independence and adventure. Prerequisite: Beginning Sailing or instructor permission.
School Year Sailing
Pacific Science Center (PSC) and The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) have teamed up to create a week of fun, science-filled sailing. Delve into the math and physics behind sailing and boat design. Investigate the convergence of wind, water, weather and the cause and effect of the wind in your sails and your hand on the helm. Spend your morning at PSC building model boats and conducting experiments, then walk to CWB to spend the afternoon sailing 8’ wooden El Toro prams in pairs on Lake Union. Chart your course and sail off on an adventure!
Limit: 16 students
Dates: August 13 - 17
Limit: 8 students
Time: 9 am - 5 pm (Monday - Friday)
Prerequisite: No prior experience necessary.
Ages: 11 - 14
Ages: 9 - 17 Spring Dates: May 1 - June 8 Fall Dates: September 12 - October 17 Time: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm (Tuesday - Friday) or 2 pm - 5 pm (Saturday or Sunday) Suggested Price: $175 per student
While she has long been a confident child, the opportunity to explore the lake on her own has been a big step toward independence – parent of youth sailing student
Shilshole Bay Yacht Club Youth Sailing Scholarship Program
CWB offers Beginning and Intermediate Sailing during the school year to youth organizations, school groups, afterschool programs and scouting groups. Students have fun learning an outdoor skill and develop self-confidence and decision-making skills while learning patience, observation and teamwork. Students sail in pairs and learn the fundamentals of sailing during a series of six three-hour lessons. Limit: 16 students (minimum 6) To c o o r d i n a t e d a t e s a n d t i m e s f o r your group, contact Mindy Ross mross@cwb.org
Ages: 12-17 SBYC is sponsoring full scholarships for underserved youth to attend Intermediate or Grad School sailing lessons at The Center for Wooden Boats and participate as crew (along with parent or guardian) onboard SBYC member boats for the The TransPuget Benefit Race on September 22, 2012. Application deadline is April 27, 2012 For more details and to apply, contact Mindy Ross mross@cwb.org
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Sail Aboard Adventuress in 2012! 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 Aug 12 – 16, Grades 7 – 9 July 29 – Aug 2, Grades 9 – 12 Five days of sailing and learning in the San Juans with a boat full of other teens! GIRLS AT THE HELM LEADERSHIP TRIP - $350 Aug 7 – 10. This voyage pairs young ladies with professional women for 4 days of growth and fun! ROAD SCHOLAR VOYAGES - Prices vary Sail aboard Adventuress with your grandchildren, or come aboard an adults-only voyage. Sign up before April 1, 2012 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.
LAKE UNION/SHIP CANAL CRUISES | April through mid October.
Relive the days of the 1890’s Gold Rush when fortune seekers journeyed from Seattle to the Yukon Territory and paddle wheelers plied the waters of the Yukon River. Your 2 hour narrated adventure aboard the steam powered “Queen of Seattle” will include fun and historical information about this period in Seattle’s history along with the sights we pass during the cruise. Enjoy a live “Klondike Cabaret Show” and spectacular views of the mountains and downtown Seattle. MURDER MYSTERY CRUISES | Select dates year-round.
Klondike Capers, not your average night on the town! Murder and mayhem were never far from the gold nugget panned out of the wild territory. Join our hilarious cast for an adventure of gold fever, greed and revenge. Beware of those “red herrings” and your sleuthing skills may lead you to solving the crime. PRIVATE CHARTER CRUISES |
Available for private events year-round.
For your next special event; wedding, convention tour, birthday, anniversary or corporate party, consider a cruise aboard the Queen of Seattle. Our vessel has 4 decks (2 enclosed), 1890’s themed interior, and can accommodate up to 275 passengers. We can create a cruise to fit all of your needs, food and beverage, decorations, and entertainment.
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queenofseattle.com or call 1-877-783-3616 Program Catalogue 2012
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