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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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!
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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, sailing or building the boat of your dreams! See the Boatbuilding & Woodworking pages for details on the following Cama skill workshops. •
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 cama@cwb.org 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
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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 cama@cwb.org 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 cama@cwb.org 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.
1880 SW Camano Dr. Camano Island, WA 98282 (360) 387-9361 • cama@cwb.org www.cwb.org
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 cama@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.
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 cama@cwb.org
photo: Tom Eisenberg
View a complete schedule of events at www.cwb.org!
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Youth Programs at Cama Beach 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
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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.
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 cama@cwb.org 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. The Center for Wooden Boats
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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: cama@cwb.org
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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!
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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) Cost: $900 members / $1000 non-members 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) Cost: $260 members / $300 non-members
Oar Making Instructor: Heron Scott Date: September 24 & 25 Time: 9:30 am - 5 pm (Saturday & Sunday) Cost: $290 members / $350 non-members
Limit: 6 students
Stitch and Glue Boatbuilding Instructor: Sam Devlin Dates: September 26 - 30 Time: 9 am - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Cost: $550 members / $625 non-members
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 Time: 9 am - 5 pm (Saturday & Sunday) Cost: $280 members / $350 non-members
photo: Greg Gilbert
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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B o a t b u i l d i n g & W o o d w o r k i n g B.Y.O.B.
(Bring Your Own Boat) Instructors: Heron Scott Date: August 27 Time: 10 am - 4 pm (Saturday) Cost: $80 members / $85 non-members 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) Cama Cabin reservations available 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) Cama Cabin reservations available 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) Cama Cabin reservations available Time: 9 am - 5 pm (Sunday - Friday) Cost: $800 members / $900 non-members 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) Cost: $50 members / $60 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. Limit: 12 students
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B o a t b u i l d i n g & W o o d w o r k i n g 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) Cost: $230 members / $290 non-members
Varnishing An Introduction to Brightwork Repair and Maintenance Instructor: Dave Thacker Session 1: April 16 & 17 Session 2: June 4 & 5 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
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) Cost: $230 members / $290 non-members 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 aspoyaboats@hughes.net
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 info@virginiav.org
www.VirginiaV.org
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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 volunteer@cwb.org.
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.
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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 Cost: $335 members / $375 non-members 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 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! Call CWB at (206) 382-2628 for available lesson dates and times or email one-on-one@cwb.org
SailMORE!
Intermediate Sailing Instructors: CWB Sailing Instructors 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 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 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
mross@cwb.org
Docking Under Sail Instructors: CWB Sailing Instructors 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 The Center for Wooden Boats
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Sailing & Skills Underway Sail-I-Can,Pel-i-Can! Learn to Sail at Cama Beach Instructors: CWB Sailing Instructors Dates: Available April - October 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 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.
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.
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.
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
Celestial Navigation 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.
Come Meet the Stars! Instructor: Captain Jeff Sanders Dates: March 29 - May 10 Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Tuesdays) Cost: $280 members / $330 non-members 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) 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 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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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 groupsail@cwb.org. Available TuesdaySaturday Cost: $120 per hour/boat for members or educational organizations/$175 nonmembers.
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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.
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Type of Boat
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Non-Members
Paddle/Rowboat
$20
$25
Small Sailboat
$25
$30
Large sailboat
$35
$50
El Toro
$15
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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.
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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
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. Ages: 8+
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Ages: 12+
Cedar, Storytelling and Respect 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 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 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!
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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 maritimeyouth@cwb.org 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: 12+
Ages: 1 to 8
Sailing Lessons
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 mross@cwb.org 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 volunteer@cwb.org 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 youthsail@cwb.org 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 Suggested Price: $175
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) Time: 10 am - 1 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 2: April 18 - 22 (Spring Break) Time: 2 pm - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 3: July 11 - 15 Time: 10 am - 1 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 4: July 11 - 15 Time: 2 pm - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 5: July 18 - 22 Time: 10 am - 1 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 6: July 25 - 29 (Pirate Week!) Time: 10 am - 1 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 7: August 1 - 5 Time: 10 am - 1 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 8: August 15 - 19 Time: 2 pm - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 9: August 22 - 26 Time: 10 am - 1 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 10: August 29 - September 2 Time: 10 am - 1 pm (Monday - Friday) Limit: 16 students
Prerequisite: Beginning Sailing or instructor permission Session 1: July 18 - 22 Time: 2 pm - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 2: July 25 - 29 Time: 2 pm - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 3: August 22 - 26 (Pirate Week!) Time: 2 pm - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Session 4: August 29 - September 2 Time: 2 pm - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) 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!
Grad School Ages: 9 - 16 Dates: August 1 - 5 (Monday - Friday) Time: 2 pm - 5 pm Suggested Price: $175 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
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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, mross@cwb.org to schedule
Quick & Dirty Ages: 11 - 16 Dates: August 15 - 19 Time: 10 am - 1 pm (Monday - Friday) Suggested Price: $175 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 Dates: August 8 - 12 Time: 10 am - 5 pm (Monday - Friday) Suggested Price: $350 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 Dates: August 8 - 12 Time: 10 am - 1 pm (Monday - Friday) Suggested Price: $175 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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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
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