V O L U M E XII, N U M B E R 5 P u b l i s h e d for m e m b e r s of the C e n t e r f o r W o o d e n Boats
The DEIS is a 3/4 thick document of narrative, figures, plans, tables and appendices. It took me three days to read it. The section with the most smoke and mirrors was projections of peak hour traffic volumes in the year 2000 for the various schemes at various seasons and days. Call me antediluvian, but I remember when cities used traffic cops with reflective white belts and whistles to clear up gridlock. If we tried this, I suppose we would first have to have a DEIS on the adverse environmental aspects of a shrill whistle.
O u r basic criticisms of the DEIS was it overestimated the future d e m a n d for u n p r o g r a m m e d green space; u n d e r v a l ued the historic significance and uÂŹ niqueness of the vessels of the N o r t h west Seaport; and totally blanked out o n the C W B and N W S p u b l i c school programs. W h i l e folks were reading in the DEIS that "schools" was not a rev i e w e d item because there was "no significant impact anticipated," C W B and N W S were receiving a joint a w a r d from the G o v e r n o r , at a r i t z y d o w n t o w n dinner ceremony, for our outstanding commitment to public education. The M a y o r , the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, a few C i t y C o u n c i l persons and a couple h u n d r e d other power figures from our state were there. The dust has settled f r o m the comment p e r i o d . W i t h about as m u c h notice as we u s u a l l y get for an audience w i t h the Pope, folks packed the hearing and wrote passionate letters. What concept d i d they support? A s Queen V i c t o r i a was told w h e n the Schooner A m e r i c a appeared over the horizon in the famous race of 1851, "...Madame, there is no second." The message of the people was clear and o v e r w h e l m i n g : "Let's give M a r i t i m e Heritage a home at South Lake U n i o n . " That's all w e l l and good, but the w a y of bureaucracy can be mysterious and unpredictable. So, just in case, please keep y o u r cutlass h a n d y and your musket loaded. - D i c k Wagner
The most apocalyptic section was the part on metal and organic chemical concentrations in the sediments of South Lake Union. Just don't ask me about lead and zinc in our local muck. A l l I know is we have lots of trees, grass, fish, muskrats, heron, geese, ducks, birds and bees here and they do not glow in the dark.
1990
WHAT IS MARITIME HERITAGE
UPDATE ON MHC The jury is still out. On September 1, Seattle's Department of Parks and Recreation presented a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on 3 concepts for a South Lake U n i o n Park. They are: "Alternative A - The no-action alternative would retain the existing buildings and uses on the Site." "Alternative B - The Union Green Concept would provide a natural park for waterfront enjoyment with a full range of recreational activities, including the Center for Wooden Boats." "Alternative C - The Maritime Heritage Concept would include a Maritime Heritage Center with Northwest Seaport and the Center for Wooden Boats as well as some natural, green areas." The public comment period on the DEIS ended October 1. A recommendation w i l l be made by the Department of Parks in the near future. Selection of a concept by the City Council is anticipated on January, 1991.
December
DON'T MISS, INSIDE C W B Book Sale described in Calendar of Events. C W B Boat Sale described on page 5
The w o r l d of water is m o o d y and mysterious. It fortable, unpredictable and sustain h u m a n life, yet we the sea by m a n y threads.
powerful, is uncomit does not are tied to
Past cultures were born of the sea: Phoenicians, Greeks, V i k i n g s , Polynesians, Pacific Northwest Indians. Joseph C o n r a d and H e r m a n M e l v i l l e use the sea as the locus of their writings. Water has been the theme of artists and musicians: Monet's Water Lilies, Handel's Water M u s i c . Some of the s h i n i n g moments of h u man courage and endurance were the do or die feats of sailors: Magellan, Shackleton, John Paul Jones. Sailing vessels are among our noble achievements of design and craftsmanship: tall, slender masts, spider web rigging, cloud-like mass of sail, sweepi n g curves of h u l l . C o l o r f u l images of our language have come from the sea and ships: dory, sampan and clipper; cutlass, harpoon and torpedo; shanghaied, pirate and tatoo; D a v y Jones, M o b y Dick and Captain Bligh; anchors aweigh, homew a r d bound and land ho! M a r i t i m e Heritage is woven into our tapestry of life. It is the unconquered realm w h i c h has d r a w n from us the best in art, craftsmanship, engineering, music, literature and quest for adventure. This rich history of h u m a n strivi n g and achievement shall be celebrated through preservation, display and active interpretation at Seattle's future M a r i t i m e Heritage Center. That is o u r commitment. -Dick Wagner
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BUILDING A LAPSTRAKE BOAT ONE PARTICIPANT'S MUSES N o t so long ago Dick Wagner called me up about Eric Hvalsoe's week long class b u i l d i n g the Lake Oswego lapstrake boat. Before I could check myself I confirmed not o n l y my interest but also my availability. Then reality hit me. I had stacked yet one more thing onto an already overbooked schedule. Being a believer of opportunity, I began scheming how I w o u l d keep the wolves at bay. Telephone answering machines give y o u a buffer zone in w h i c h others come to terms w i t h what y o u are telling them and p r o v i d e y o u with a degree of indirectness. Carefully t i m i n g my calls so that the telephone w o u l d be answered by phone machine, I left appropriately vague messages stating that I was awaiting materials required for the job. I expected them any day, next week, and w o u l d attend to details as soon as I "heard of any news." M e a n w h i l e , I was sneaking off to the boat shop at the Center for Wooden Boats and purposely not turning on my answering machine. I am a recent addition to the population of the United States; marriage has brought me south from Canada. The whole immigration process became what I term " M a r r y i n g M i s s America!" Getting a foothold here was a long and d r a w n out process. I could have built a large schooner singlehandedly in the same period of time! O n e of the activities that is not acceptable while waiting for the officials to process their paperwork is w o r k i n g for pay. I adhered to this, not wanting to jeopardize my aspirations w i t h M i s s A m e r i c a . In the interim, I needed something to keep my attention.
get around Lake U n i o n . But I found myself g r o w i n g restless beyond the doings of caffeine tremors; I needed involvement. After one particularly disturbing morning I pedaled my bike straight past Burger K i n g and d o w n the ramp to the Center. My first stop was the Boatshop. There was Rollie W u l f f patiently laying varnish onto newly bronze-wooled oars. I was in awe. I introduced myself and gave a brief as to my skills. Next thing, there I was w i t h brush in hand doing the varnishing, Rollie on his way to freshen his c u p of coffee. H a d I slipped through the back door? Were they not mistaken to trust such an important job to me? I soon learned that it was not so and that there was a healthy attitude towards enthusiasm. "Let the project match the person and do no damage." I quickly got i n v o l v e d , reduced my Latte intake, and was enthused about all those great boats. Reality eventually caught up with me; I got my dose early one M o n d a y morning. T u r n i n g up at the shop, I found myself confronted by a crew of strangers busy at w o r k b u i l d i n g a boat. What was this! I felt like a c h i l d in a family w i t h a newborn. Suddenly attention is no longer centrally focused; y o u feel dejected. I hung around enviously, however, hoping someone w o u l d ask me to help clamp a steaming hot frame fresh from the steam box; to mark a pencil line or share the camaraderie of creating a boat. I pined for involvement each time a shop class came around. The good people at US Immigration must have heard that I had become an idle layabout. Just as I was getting ready to fit out the imaginary schooner
I had visited the Center for Wooden Boats w h i l e a tourist from Victoria. N o w as I awaited w o r k i n g papers I set to integrating myself into the flow of the locals. I acquired first a taste for and then an addiction to Double Grande Lattes. I figured out how to
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I was b u i l d i n g , I got my 'green card' and resident status. Foolishly, I had tentatively lined up work; I found myself swinging my lunch bucket in a different direction than the Center's floats. W o r k i n g as a house renovator seemed a good substitute but somehow the special feeling of wooden boats d i d n ' t leave me. Fortunately I was matched to an available spot in Eric Hvalsoe's class. Most good things start on miserably cold and rainy mornings. B u i l d i n g the Lake Oswego Boat was no exception. I had brought d o w n my tool box to the Center the Friday before class was to begin. Saturday m o r n i n g arrived and I set off on my bicycle from Ballard. Sure enough it was cold and raining. I arrived drenched. The class managed to arrive on time this first morning. We found ourselves shyly introducing ourselves. I stood in an ever enlarging p u d d l e of water getting out of my wet clothes and into d r y ones. Eric in his relaxed manner, looked around studying faces, and then set right to work. Plans emerged from under his arm and drafting tools were pulled from their case and soon we were h u d d l e d around the table of offsets and the lines d r a w i n g . Eric wasted no time on lengthy explanations. Either he was assuming we all had a strong background or that we w o u l d sort things out as we reached stumbling blocks. B u i l d i n g began. I have built two boats in the recent past. Both utilized the stitch and glue tortured p l y w o o d construction. This system touts quick results. Once the p l y w o o d h u l l panels have been laid (continued on page 4)
A TRIP OUTSIDE The fall weather was typical for Southeastern Alaska. A brisk westerly w i n d was rising from the G u l f of Alaska. White caps were breaking along the Northwest Coast of Annette Island. A cold heavy rain was being d r i v e n horizontally across the dark swells. Such was the scene on the scheduled day of o u r departure from our little community of Metlakatla, Alaska, 40 nautical miles from the border of British C o l u m b i a . It was to be a voyage to the outside for medical attention in Seattle. My D a d w o u l d accompany me since I was hardly 11 years o l d . To board a south-bound passenger steamship, it was necessary to go by small boat to Ketchikan, a distance of some 15 miles. Mother had packed our luggage the evening before so there w o u l d n ' t be any delays. Dad had already delegated our uncle Louie Buxton as Captain and A n d r e w M i l n e as his Engineer to operate one of Dad's boats. It was a stormy, rough trip to Ketchikan. Solid green seas washed over the pilot house as we dove into giant breakers. H o w e v e r , we arrived safely at the Ryus Float in d o w n t o w n Ketchikan, and the crew brought our luggage to the Steadman H o t e l . It was still storming and raining as it can only in Ketchikan. Dad invited the crew and me to dinner at the Blue Fox Cafe, Ketchikan's finest, followed by a movie at the C o l i s e u m Theater. D u r i n g those days when A l a s k a was a territorial possession, D a d campaigned hard in Washington, D . C . to gain recognition for his people, the Tsimshian tribe, and every citizen in the territory, regardless of race, color or creed. As people w o u l d approach us in t o w n , they invariably greeted h i m w i t h , " H e l l o Rod, how are you? G o o d to see y o u . " Never Roderick, always Rod to his many friends. Both tired from a busy day, we then turnedÂŹ in for a much needed rest.
chandlers for sawmill and boatbuilders' supplies w h i c h were delivered to his boat at the Ryus float. Then to the Canadian National Steamship C o m p a n y office to check i n , and to finally board the S.S. Prince George. O u r stateroom was on the upper deck. An outside stateroom with an unobstructed v i e w on the port side amidships. Wherever he went he traveled first class. O u r ship's steward w o u l d clean and polish o u r shoes each night and have them ready each morning. He also made sure our suits and other clothing were always fresh. After dinner he w o u l d bring us a large b o w l of fresh fruit for evening snacks. It was not unusual for Dad and I to be guests at the Captain's table for dinner. Throughout the trip d u r i n g daylight hours, he and I w o u l d either take our strolls around the promenade decks or visit w i t h other first class passengers in the observation lounge. A l t h o u g h I had made a previous round trip outside with D a d I was still fascinated with the beautiful unspoiled natural beauty of the hundreds of miles of the waterways of British C o l u m b i a . As the ship steamed silently at f u l l speed between small islands and around tight turns, it appeared a miracle that it didn't hit the steep mountain sides. From time to time we passed small communities tucked a w a y in safe little harbors and inlets. Invariably they were located next to a giant waterfall to power the sawmills. Life aboard these Canadian passenger liners was a bit of O l d England. The crew members were always immaculately dressed, courteous, w e l l mannered and attentive to the needs of the passengers. Their English accent reminded me of my Canadian cousins.
The f o l l o w i n g m o r n i n g D a d went to our bank for traveling funds, then to the various hardware and ship
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The d i n i n g salon was ornately appointed, fitted w i t h o i l paintings and heavy lined drapes at the portlights. For each evening meal the M a i t r e ' D was dressed in a tuxedo, sash and white gloves. The waiters were all dressed in matching uniforms. One entered the d i n i n g salon from an upper deck by a carpeted grand staircase fitted with polished hardwood railings, polished bronze caps and fittings. It provided a royal atmosphere. Each table was set with heavily cushioned snow white tablecloths to prevent objects from sliding d u r i n g rough weather. The place settings were complete with heavy chinaware and glassware, each piece bore the ships emblem and name. The heavy solid silverware graced each setting for a seven course dinner. At each place was a ship's monogrammed napkin holder with a napkin neatly folded. In the center of each table and also on bulkhead, hung in vases, were fresh cut flower bouquets. Each chair was heavily upholstered with the C N R emblem on the back. O n l y the chairs at the Captain's table were fitted with padded armrests. The periphery of the d i n i n g salon's deck was heavily carpeted. The center was decked with teak that served as the dance floor in the evenings. Opposite the grand staircase was an elevated stage where six or seven musicians played chamber music for each dinner hour. The atmosphere was strictly of the British Victorian era.
W h e n we had passed the north end of Vancouver Island, D a d explained to some other first class passengers in the lounge about the most feared and dangerous passage on the trip. He (continued on page 4)
out and cut to size, the next step, stitching the panels together, yields a complete though leaky h u l l , but when a boat emerges slowly upon its b u i l d i n g molds there is time to stand back and observe the progress; to watch rough pieces of timber metamorphose into a hull instead of w o r r y i n g about a pot of epoxy ' k i c k i n g off.' To enjoy a cup of coffee without w o r r y i n g about contaminating oneself with sensitizing chemicals. Step by step our boat began to emerge. The five of us in the class w o r k e d on various components; coming together to help in group efforts such as setting up the b u i l d i n g frame; strongback and molds. We shared other jobs so that we could all have the most complete experience, d i v i d i n g the tasks of cutting stem and stern rabbets, shaping the one piece keel and keelson between us. Day three found us regrouping, we had finished i n d i v i d u a l projects that now required assembly. The keel was attached to the b u i l d i n g molds. Stem and stern posts were attached to the keel. We were able to stand back and envision a boat. As we progressed from stage to stage, Eric w o u l d stop all activity in the shop to give us necessary theory. We w o u l d congregate around the plans or h u l l to discuss the next stage of building. We began "spiling o f f the planks. Eric led us through the garboard and second strake. Then he vanished to the shop office. L i k e leaderless fools we plunged on, Eric surveying us from a distance. Mistakes were made. We removed the spiling batten from the molds before getting all our measurements. We accidentally broke the three piece plank pattern. We struggled with a new vocabulary w h i l e trying to communicate w i t h each other. At one point I looked up and saw Eric, in the office where he could observe us unobtrusively, shaking his head. But we struggled on and s l o w l y overcame our inexperience. In planking there was time to observe the formation of an object that we knew w o u l d be a boat. We had planked the h u l l upside d o w n . Once finished it was time to remove this shell from its molds. The h u l l turned right-side up suddenly was a boat.
We all became silent and fell into the reverie of creation which was q u i c k l y broken by Eric w h o set us to work again. Progress was metered so that the careful w o r k done in p l a n k i n g the h u l l w o u l d not be lost in a shoddy finish. We attached the last of the oarlock pads ten minutes before the scheduled launch time. A l t h o u g h all good things start out in rainy weather, they do not finish off in the same. Memories of having a good time and of completing a valuable project are easier to retain if the moment is d r y , and even better if the sun appears. N i n e days after we had begun construction, we launched our Lake Oswego boat on Lake U n i o n under cloudy but d r y skies. Family, friends and casual bypassers were on hand to observe this moment. As the boat slipped from o u r hands into the water it sprang to life m o v i n g lightly in the skittering w i n d . C l a p p i n g broke out, signalling a successful launch. The class members and i n d i v i d u a l s in the crowd took turns trying out the boat. As we returned to the shop to take on the spread of food that had been arranged, the rain came. Roster, Lake Oswego Lapstrake W o r k s h o p - October 20-27, 1990: Eric Hvalsoe, Instructor; Harry Donovan, Bob G r u h n , Katie H a v e n , Sharon M a r k s , " M a x " Nielsen. -Thomas " M a x " Nielsen
DAVIS (CONT.) held them spellbound as he described the narrow and treacherous piece of water, k n o w n as "Seymour N a r r o w s " . To negotiate this passage safely it was necessary to arrive at the north entrance of the N a r r o w s at either high tide or slack water at the precise minute and second before the tide changes, otherwise w i t h i n minutes a deep waterfall develops with resultant gigantic whirlpools several hundred feet in diameter large and powerful enough to spin a ship our size into its vortex and swallow it whole in a matter of seconds. M a n y a ship and boat have been lost when their Captain miscalculated their times of entrance to the Narrows. Dad told of a large seagoing Canadian tugboat w h o missed the tide change. It was t o w i n g a
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gigantic cigar shaped boom of logs from Queen Charlotte Islands heading south. By the time the Captain realized he could not make the passage safely, it was too late. H i s tugboat w i t h its tow of logs were literally swallowed into a w h i r l p o o l . Witnesses on shore reported later the tugboat never resurfaced, however, the cigar boom of logs burst its steel chains and cables underwater shooting gigantic spruce logs vertically out of the water high into the air like rockets and surfaced several miles downstream. A l l lives were lost, their bodies were never recovered. The primary cause this passage was so dangerous was a pinnacle of rock about the size of a five bedroom house right in the center of the N a r r o w s . It was k n o w n as "Ripple Rock". I Note: M a n y years later this rock was blasted away by Canadian demolition engineers w h o made w o r l d recognition by their successful accomplishment.] There was tension among the passengers as we approached the north entrance to the N a r r o w s later that evening. Just as the sun had set we passed abreast of R i p p l e Rock. The waters were still s w i r l i n g gently as we manned the rails on the promenade deck. As D a d had predicted, the Captain had timed his passage past Ripple Rock precisely to the minute and second. The spell of anxiety was broken by the sound of dinner chimes and an announcement that dinner for the first setting w i l l be served in ten minutes. That was o u r setting. We were guests of the ship's Captain at his table. Shortly before dessert was served, the Captain announced that he w o u l d host the Captain's Ball that evening. It was a Canadian tradition to hold a ball on the last evening of a sea voyage. Dress w o u l d be y o u r choice of masquerade. Later the promenade decks, lounge, men's smoking parlor (Women didn't smoke in those days) were all abandoned as passengers crowded into the ship's little store for costumes. Others thoughtfully brought their o w n costumes. At the appointed hour a y o u n g man marched through the first class passage-ways sounding his little c h i m e s , a n n o u n c i n g the s h i p ' s ( c o n t i n u e d on page 5)
Captain's ball would begin in 30 minutes. Dad and I were again seated at the Captain's table for the evening where we were g i v e n funny paper hats, noisemakers, whistles and confetti. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the adults dancing and listening to the music. The evening sped by and it was soon time to turn-in. We rang for our steward who drew my bath, testing the water temperature with his bare elbow. Following my bath, he returned to draw another bath for D a d . He then turned d o w n our berths and brought our evening snacks. The following morning our steward returned to carefully fold all of our suits, clothing and personal belongings into our luggage in preparation for our departure from the ship, without being asked. The entrance into Seattle's Elliott Bay was spectacular as the sun shone in the east to reflect against the snow-covered Cascade Mountains. As our ship slipped into her moorage berth we looked d o w n on a sea of faces. Hundreds of people were on the pier to greet us; also an endless line of taxicabs and limousines waiting. Being in the first class section, we were among the first d o w n the gangway. My cousin, Belle and her husband, Esler were there to greet us. By that time Dad and I were covered with streamers and confetti as we hugged and greeted each other. O u r steward followed us with our luggage to Ester's sedan on the pier. Since then I have circled our world at least four times, but this was the most beautiful sea voyage 1 have ever taken. -John J. Davis
CWB MAY HAVE WHAT YOU WANT Auctions, Gear Sales, on-site negotiations: we still end up with donated materials, books, magazines, gear and boats that we must sell. These sales are a significant source of income for C W B .
"First A n n u a l Best owner-restored boat purchased from C W B in the previous 12 months" at the Spring Cruise w i t h this one. Excellent mast and boom, good sail and rigging. $450, O B O
Shavings w i l l regularly feature some of the opportunities for you and C W B to buy and sell some of this excess. This issue includes a wide variety of boats which we have recently received.
"Star" sail boat w/trailer T w o recent donations of "Stars" make this (ca. 1950) wooden 22'8" keelboat available for someone w h o wants a seriously fast day sailer. Quite sound, and fully traditional at this point. A very reasonable project to finish up in time for the Spring Cruise. $750.
Strip-built canoe Beamy enough to have rowlocks at two stations, this one w i l l carry a lot of gear and a family. A small transom for a motor. The guy who built this 18' stripper d i d a pretty nice job on the wood. He got a bit carried away with the epoxy. It's a bit heavy, but it's quite strong. Needs a little patch up work but over-all it's quite sound. A good project at $350, O B O . Plywood pram A sweet little 10' x 4'8" dinghy. Professionally built from 10' sheets of plywood. Very sound, and with a coat of paint she w i l l be pretty, too. $300. " W i n d m i l l " w/trailer This little baby w i l l be a bit of work. The hull is quite sound, but the spars are a bit sick. Sails and rigging are pretty good, but the trailer needs some serious repair. Still a good buy for someone with more time than money and a hankering to go sailing this Spring. $200. " O . K . Dinghy" This classic "go fast" sailing dinghy was completely restored 3 years ago. The hull has suffered a bit of damage above the water line, but over-all the boat is a very manageable project. Y o u could w i n the award for
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1935 Parker's Prairie w/trailer N o w here's a honey for the serious lover of traditional small craft. A f u l l y restored and well-used 14' strip-plank boat built by the Parker's Prairie Boat W o r k s in about 1935. This boat was designed for fishing, motoring, r o w i n g and sailing. The CWB member/boatbuilder/donor reports that it does all of these things very well. It has a large skeg keel, so there's no center board. It is slooprigged with lovely red dacron sails. There are a few things that could be done on the boat, but it is ready to get wet and use. The trailer brought the boat all the w a y from Texas. $1,250. "Nanking Duck" C W B was g i v e n this w o n d e r f u l c o n v e r t e d Bristol Bay G i l l n e t t e r a c o u p l e of months ago. T h e schooner s a i l i n g r i g is junk style. We took it out for a s a i l , a n d it p e r f o r m e d l i k e a d r e a m . It seems, h o w e v e r , that she w i l l p r o b a b l y never sail a g a i n . T h e h u l l has a s u b s t a n t i a l a m o u n t of rot (.."she needs to have a quarter of her p l a n k s replaced before y o u can put her back in the water.") So, unless C W B gets an offer soon to take the w h o l e boat, we're o f f e r i n g the "parts" for sale. Main-mast, excellent; fore-mast, g o o d ; L u g sails (w/covers), a l l r i g g i n g , excellent; lee-boards (big, b e a u t i f u l boards w i t h tackle); r u d d e r , w h e e l , etc.; t w o - l u n g e r U . S . M a r i n e engine, shaft, s t u f f i n g box a n d p r o p ; g r o u n d tackle, electrical system, s i n k , stove etc., etc.. We hope to realize at least $2,000 f r o m the sale of these items. If y o u are interested in a l l , or part, o f t h e m call R o l l i e A . S . A . P . a n d b e g i n negotiations.
MARINE A l l year ' r o u n d ( S a t u r d a y s a n d Sundays) L E A R N TO "SAIL N O W " 12 N o o n C W B Boathouse Fee: $100 p e r p e r s o n ( i n c l u d e s a one-year C W B membership) Students w i l l learn to sail s m a l l c l a s s i c craft i n o n e session o f c l a s s r o o m w o r k a n d f o u r (or m o r e ) sessions o f h a n d s - o n i n s t r u c t i o n i n o u r s m a l l boats. S t u d e n t s w i l l g r a d u a t e w h e n able to s a i l a variety of keel, centerboard, sloop a n d catboats b y i n s t i n c t . Y o u m a y begin any Sunday, space permitting. M a x i m u m of four s t u d e n t s . Please c a l l a h e a d for reservations. F o r the s t u d e n t w h o i s o n l y free o n w e e k d a y s , o r prefers t o have one-on-one instruction, we c o n t i n u e t o offer i n d i v i d u a l lessons on Wednesday or Thursday afternoon. C a l l for appointment. J a n u a r y 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 (Mondays & Wednesdays) INTRODUCTION TO MODEL MAKING F e e : $60/$75 6:30 - 8:30 P M C W B B o a t h o u s e Instructor: Jim Gass A professional model maker w i l l g u i d e the class t h r o u g h the complexities of types to b u i l d ( S a i l i n g vessels f r o m 1600 to 1900 w i l l b e t h e f o c u s o f t h i s class), resources o f p l a n s , m a t e r i a l s , tools and technical tips on construction. T h e class w i l l l e a r n h o w t o get o n w i t h the project a n d , better yet, h o w t o c o m p l e t e it. F e b r u a r y 2 & 3 or A p r i l 6 & 7 (Saturday and Sunday) LOFTING WORKSHOP Fee: $115/$125 8:30 A M - 5:30 P M (each d a y ) C W B Boathouse Instructor: Eric H v a l s o e S t u d e n t s w i l l d r a f t scale l i n e s d r a w i n g o f a 12-foot d i n g h y f r o m a table of offsets, f o l l o w e d by doing a full-size loft. This w o r k s h o p w i l l enable students to r e a d p l a n s a n d u n d e r s t a n d the arcane m y s t e r i e s o f b e v e l s , rabbet lines, deductions, and construction d r a w i n g s . T h i s class i s h i g h l y r e c o m m e n d e d as a p r e r e q u i s i t e for our boatbuilding workshops. L i m i t e d to 6 s t u d e n t s .
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February 2, 3, 9 & 10 and/or 16, 17, 23 & 24 (Saturdays & Sundays) LOFTING A N D BUILDING AN 8 FOOT PRAM Fee: $200/$225 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (each day) o r : $400/$450 Instructor: Rich K o l i n This class is d i v i d e d into two fourd a y sessions. A student can take one or both. Session 1 includes lofting, lines lifting and set-up. Session 2 includes p l a n k i n g and interior joinery. The boat is a multi-chine, 7 foot 9 inch p l y w o o d r o w i n g pram designed by the instructor. Construction is the tape and glue technique. The instructor has been a professional boatbuilder for 23 years and teaches oarmaking at C W B . Basic w o o d w o r k i n g skills are required. M a x i m u m of 7 students. February 6, 13 & 20 (Wednesday) BASIC CELESTIAL N A V I G A T I O N Fee: $50/$55 7 PM - 10 PM (each evening) Instructor: Randal Franke This course is designed for the small boat cruiser: under-standing and using the sextant, based on sun sightings. Previous coastal navigation skills helpful but not necessary. Handout material included. Limited to 12 students. February 9 (Saturday) H O W T O M A K E A STRIP P L A N K E D KAYAK Fee: $25/$30 9 A M - 3 P M C W B Boathouse Instructor: Prof. Paul Ford The instructor is experienced in strip b u i l d i n g and effectively provides students with the technical information needed, in a seminar session, to enable them to b u i l d their o w n kayak using the strip-planked method. February 16 (Saturday) I N T R O D U C T I O N T O METALLURGY Fee: $20/$25 1 0 A M - 3 P M C W B Boathouse Instructor: Prof. Paul Ford K i n d s and properties of alloys. Heat treatment for ferrous and nonferrous metals. This workshop provides information helpful for anyone d o i n g forging or casting. Information is especially valuable for students interested in the Casting Workshop w h i c h follows. 6
F e b r u a r y 23 & M a r c h 2 (Saturdays) SAND CASTING A N D FOUNDRY TECHNIQUES Fee: $40/$50 1 0 A M - 4 P M (each day) C W B Boathouse a n d N o r t h w e s t Seaport Instructor: Prof. P a u l F o r d Basic f o u n d r y k n o w - h o w w i l l be covered in the first session. Students w i l l cast s i m p l e f o r m s . The second session w i l l i n v o l v e more c o m p l e x casting. Students w i l l also l e a r n h o w to b u i l d a cheap, but effective, f o u n d r y . . M a x i m u m of 12 students. S a t u r d a y s : M a r c h 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 MARLINSPIKE SKILLS Instructor: D e n n i s A r m s t r o n g & other guest experts M a r c h 2 - U n r a v e l i n g the mysteries of basic s a i l o r s ' k n o t s . 10 AM to N o o n Fee: $10/$15 M a r c h 9 - M a k i n g the m o n k e y ' s fist, w h i p p i n g s and seizings. 10 AM - N o o n Fee: $10/$15 M a r c h 16 - Y o u can learn to splice yacht b r a i d and l a i d l i n e . 9 AM - N o o n Fee: $10/$15 M a r c h 23 - C o n s t r u c t i o n of mats. 10 AM - N o o n Fee: $10/$15 M a r c h 30 - M a k i n g the classic rope fender. 9 AM - N o o n Fee: $10/$15 N . B . These classes can be taken as a series. Fee: $50/$70 M a r c h 19 & 20 (Tuesday and Wednesday) T H E JOYS OF B R I G H T W O R K Fee: $30/$35 6:30 - 9:30 PM (each evening) Instructor: Rebecca W i t t m a n T h i s is e v e r y t h i n g y o u want, or need, to k n o w about " s t r i p p i n g off," "surface p r e p , " a n d " l a y i n g o n " brightwork in a professional m a n n e r . The instructor has had years of h a r d - e a r n e d experience a n d has w r i t t e n the d e f i n i t i v e book: " B r i g h t w o r k ; the A r t o f F i n i s h i n g W o o d " . This book, w h i c h w o u l d be v e r y beneficial for those in the class, can b e p u r c h a s e d f r o m C W B for $26.95 (reg. $29.95) by those e n r o l l i n g in the class.
M a r c h 1 6 - 2 4 (Saturday - S u n d a y ) BUILDING A LAPSTRAKE BOAT Fee: $450/$500 8:30 A M - 5 P M each d a y C W B Boatshop Instructor: E r i c H v a l s o e Students w i l l b u i l d a classic w i n e glass t r a n s o m r o w i n g / s a i l i n g boat. T h e i n s t r u c t o r has w i d e experience as a traditional designer/builder and workshop instructor. Students must have basic w o o d w o r k i n g experience. M i n i m u m 5 students, m a x i m u m 7. A p r i l 6 & 7 (Saturday and S u n d a y ) LOFTING WORKSHOP Fee: $115/$125 (See Dec. 1 & 2 for d e s c r i p t i o n . ) A p r i l 15-20 ( M o n d a y - Saturday) M A I N E G U I D E C A N O E WORKSHOP Fee: $375/$425 8:30 A M - 5 P M C W B Boatshop Instructor: Jerry S t e l m o k P a d d l i n g a l l the w a y f r o m his home i n M a i n e , the g u r u o f w o o d a n d canvas canoes, c o - a u t h o r of the d e f i n i t i v e b o o k o n their c o n s t r u c t i o n ( " B u i l d i n g the M a i n e G u i d e C a n o e " ) , w i l l teach h o w this classic 100 year o l d t y p e is b u i l t . Students must have some w o o d w o r k i n g experience. M a x i m u m 6 Students. M a y 4 (Saturday) I N T R O D U C T I O N T O W O O D W O R K I N G FOR W O M E N Fee: $40/45 9 A M - 5 P M C W B Boatshop Instructor: C h a r l i e M a s t r o T h i s w o r k s h o p w i l l melt a w a y fears a n d anxieties about m a k i n g w o o d e n t h i n g s . Students learn sharpening, maintenance and techniques o f u s i n g h a n d tools. Basic w o o d j o i n i n g w i l l be done. C h a r l i e M a s t r o is a p r o f e s s i o n a l cabinetmaker w i t h m a n y years o f experience b u i l d i n g a n d teaching; and he has the p e r s o n a l i t y of y o u r favorite u n c l e . M a x i m u m 6 Students.
N O T E : Fees indicate Member/nonmember costs. A $100 nonrefundable deposit is required, with registration, for all boatbuilding workshops, with the balance payable one week prior to the workshop. Pre-payment in full w i l l insure your place in all other workshops.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS D e c e m b e r 21 ( F r i d a y ) CWB M O N T H L Y MEETING T h e r e w i l l b e n o speaker this m o n t h . C o m e t o the b o o k sale. December 22 & 23 (Saturday a n d Sunday) BOOK SALE N o o n - 6 P M each d a y C W B Boathouse L i b r a r y A sale of a p p r o x i m a t e l y 500 s u r p l u s b o o k s , and m a n y m a g a z i n e s , f r o m o u r l i b r a r y . Subjects i n c l u d e b o a t b u i l d i n g , boat designs, coffee table p i c t u r e b o o k s , stories of l o n g v o y a g e s in s m a l l boats, h o w to s a i l , how to navigate and maritime f i c t i o n . T h e b o o k sale w i l l b e o p e n from 10 AM to N o o n on Saturday, for members o n l y . A l l stock w i l l b e a v a i l a b l e at that t i m e . A few choice items m a y be a u c t i o n e d no later than 10:30 A M . T h e r e w i l l b e g o o d coffee and d o n u t s d u r i n g this m e m b e r s o n l y pre-sale; come and enjoy the h o l i d a y season at the Boathouse. December 30 ( S u n d a y ) 3rd A N N U A L FROSTBITE REGATTA 1 0 A M til Dark C W B Join us for boat racing, s o c i a l i z i n g a n d a p o t l u c k s u p p e r to r e m i n i s c e about the g o o d times we had at C W B in 1990 a n d to fantasize about 1991. S i g n up for a c o m m i t t e e : racing, livery, potluck set-up, potluck clean-up. Call Joy for details. J a n u a r y 18 - 26 A N N U A L SEATTLE BOAT SHOW Kingdome C W B a n d F l o u n d e r Bay Boat Lumber will have a joint e x h i b i t / d i s p l a y on the m a i n f l o o r of the K i n g d o m e , f e a t u r i n g 5 t h , 6th, 7th & 8th grade students from A l t e r n a t i v e S c h o o l #1 b u i l d i n g the C l a n c y - c l a s s 9 1/2' p l y w o o d s a i l i n g skiff. Please v i s i t us and cheer on the k i d s . V o l u n t e e r s needed to staff the b o o t h (visit w i t h the f o l k s about T h e C e n t e r a n d sell them things); please c a l l to s i g n u p . January 18 ( F r i d a y ) CWB M O N T H L Y MEETING 8 P M C W B Boathouse "Adventures in Offshore Sailing." John Guzzwell, world
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r e n o w n e d as a b o a t b u i l d e r and for his r o u n d - t h e - w o r l d s a i l , single h a n d e d , i n the y a w l T r e k k a , w i l l g i v e a f i l m - t a l k on his 1981-83 r o u n d - t h e - P a c i f i c c r u i s e i n his s l o o p Treasure. F e b r u a r y 15 ( F r i d a y ) CWB M O N T H L Y MEETING 8 P M C W B Boathouse Nils Lucander, experienced vessel d e s i g n e r , w i l l g i v e a talk, "Heavy Boats Can Be Faster W i t h o u t W a v e s . " E v e r y o n e can enjoy this t a l k , w h e t h e r they care about the t h e o r y of boat d e s i g n , or s i m p l y enjoy p l a y i n g a r o u n d w i t h boats. N i l s i s a n e n t e r t a i n i n g speaker a n d his theories of d e s i g n d e a l w i t h c o m m o n sense rather than blind orthodoxy. A p r i l 28 (Sunday) SPRING CRUISE 10 A M - 6 P M T h i s is the o f f i c i a l b e g i n n i n g of spring, complete w i t h pagan rituals w h i c h i n v o l v e d o i n g w e i r d things i n ancient boats. T h e r e w i l l b e s h a r i n g of boats a n d o u t r a g e o u s stories. N o f o r m a l r a c i n g ; l i k e last year we w i l l all leave C W B as a flotilla at noon and cruise a r o u n d L a k e U n i o n . Last year w e h a d over 100 p e o p l e on 37 Boats. T h e P o t l u c k at 3:30 w i l l feature a c h i l i contest. T h e r e w i l l b e a n a w a r d o f priceless v a l u e for the best c h i l i . There w i l l be a s p e c i a l a w a r d for the "Best O w n e r Restored Boat P u r c h a s e d F r o m C W B I n T h e Last 1 2 M o n t h s . " (The boat must be at C W B , in the water a n d must have at least had a coat of p a i n t on some part of its a n a t o m y in o r d e r to q u a l i f y for this c o m p e t i t i o n . ) C a l l Joy t o register y o u r c h i l i , a n d get y o u r favorite committee assignment. M a y 11 & 12 ( S a t u r d a y a n d S u n d a y ) 6th ANNUAL PEDAL POWER POTLATCH 1 0 A M - 5 P M (each day) C W B A chance to see, a n d try out, h u m a n p o w e r e d boats of the outer f r i n g e . T h e b u i l d e r s a n d designers w i l l b e s h o w i n g some a m a z i n g creations. Recent examples: a f l i p p e r p o w e r e d p o g o stick; a p e d a l p o w e r e d classic r u n a b o u t ; a h i g h speed o u t r i g g e r ; a s l o w speed d o r y ; a p i n k s u b m a r i n e ! Free to the public.
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