Volume XV Number 5 November, 1993
Back to the Basics: The Skiff C o l o n i a l settlers recorded u s i n g them 300 years ago. Leathery f i s h e r m e n , sloshing ankle deep i n oysters a n d m u d , m a d e their l i v i n g f r o m t h e m i n a l l k i n d s o f weather. U n d e r the m o o n l i g h t of eras past, eager college lads r o m a n c e d f u l l skirted lasses in t h e m . T o d a y , as a l w a y s , generations of little g i r l s and boys set afloat on wondrous explorations i n t h e m . Somewhere this year, a f a m i l y w i l l step into one w i t h their d o g , a n a r m f u l o f treasures and escape rising f l o o d w a t e r s -- y o u ' l l see the picture i n the n e w s p a p e r . A n d chances are this v e r y afternoon there w i l l be one o r t w o n o s i n g their w a y a r o u n d L a k e U n i o n , h a r d l y noticed u n d e r the rattle of a s m a l l sail or to the squeak o f o l d oarlocks. W o o d e n skiffs are the flannel shirts of boats: f a m i l i a r , comfortable, r a r e l y celebrated b u t u n c o m m o n l y useful a n d l a s t i n g . T h e y are part of o u r c u l t u r e e v e r y place w h e r e water collects deeper than y o u r s h i n . B u t , it must be a d m i t t e d , skiffs suffer f r o m i m p r e c i s i o n o f language. W h e n y o u hear someone say, ' s k i f f ' , y o u u n d e r s t a n d what they m e a n , sort-of. A picture comes to m i n d of a flat-bottom craft w i t h lapstrake p l a n k s , m a y b e 12-feet l o n g , w i t h weathered o a r l o c k s , 10 coats of paint, splinters on the stem, a frayed c o r d that on a m o r e i m p o s i n g boat w o u l d be called a b o w - l i n e . There w i l l be no pennant f l y i n g a n d h a r d l y ever a name splashed on the t r a n s o m . But there w i l l be plenty of r o o m for a p i c n i c basket, a tackle box, a g o o d b o o k a n d a g o l d e n retriever. Y o u w i l l not need to be wearing Top-Siders when y o u drag it off a g r a v e l shore. O r , y o u can eliminate the paint in favor of bright varnish, sharpen the
lines, flare the sides, add a centerboard, a mast and a sprit b o o m , a couple of tiny gleaming blocks, a gracefully cut rudder — and y o u again have a skiff. Y o u can double the masts, stretch the boat to 35 feet, put on your best captain's hat, call it a Sharpie and, doggone it, it's still a skiff. F l a t i r o n Skiffs, H a m p t o n Skiffs, Sea Bright Skiffs ~ s a y i n g skiff is a lot l i k e s a y i n g y o u ' r e g o i n g to have a s a n d w i c h for l u n c h : P l e n t y of sizes, forms, ingredients, p l a i n to fancy, a n d o n l y a few c o m m o n essentials link one to another. A flat-bottom and square stern are the basic u n i f y i n g characteristics, a l t h o u g h it's easy enough to f i n d e v o l u t i o n a r y skiffs l a c k i n g even these, l i k e the canoe-shaped St. L a w r e n c e R i v e r Skiff. S i m p l i c i t y is another attribute. Y o u p r o b a b l y s h o u l d add ruggedness, too, for if it isn't b u i l t tough to the point of i n d e s t r u c t i b i l i t y , it's p r o b a b l y not b u i l t to be a skiff.
A f t e r that? W e l l , it's a skiff if it suits the b u i l d e r . A n d w h o is to argue? " L i k e y o u r favorite o l d pair o f shoes, it's the ' f e e l ' y o u want w i t h a boat l i k e this," says R i c h a r d K o l i n . He is a w o o d e n boatbuilder of 25 years experience a n d has taught classes at the Center for W o o d e n Boats since its i n c e p t i o n . D u r i n g the week of Feb. 5-10 at C W B , R i c h takes four to six students in quest of this ' f e e l ' w i t h the construction of the most basic, honest skiff of a l l . H i s students w i l l craft a 12-foot r o w i n g skiff f r o m b l u e p r i n t s , a n d maybe an eight foot p r a m too it there are enough w i l l i n g hands. (But prams are another story, aren't they?) The boat(s) w i l l be f r o m R i c h ' s o w n designs, w i t h lapstrake p l a n k i n g a n d cross-planked bottom. 1
C r o s s - p l a n k i n g is a t r a d i t i o n a l East Coast technique, as o p p o s e d to the fore-and-aft bottoms p l a n k i n g that had been more c o m m o n in the N o r t h w e s t , o w i n g to our onceendless s u p p l y of tall trees. New England boatbuider R . D . C u l l e r , one of R i c h ' s inspirations a n d author of the book Skiffs and Schooners, favors cross-planking bottoms despite their " n o w being frowned u p o n as crude."' The technique, he says, makes a stiffer boat w i t h less tendency to w a r p u p w a r d , or h o g , a l o n g the keel. C u l l e r , like skiffs, i n d u l g e s fads not at a l l . A t o p , the o v e r l a i d ladder of planks, l a p p e d one atop the other to create lapstrake, w i t h s a w n frames fixed i n s i d e , is the t r a d i t i o n a l , or at least the most c o m m o n , method of skiff construction. In some reference, in fact, the term skiffs itself i m p l i e s this l o n g - l i v e d , w o r k -
horse c o n s t r u c t i o n , w h i c h traces its heritage' back to the great N o r s e w a t e r m e n a n d w h i c h is c o p i e d today even in plastic as an expression of ' f e e l ' in a boat. R i c h ' s five-day-class is a special o p p o r t u n i t y for those seeking an i n t r o d u c t i o n to b o a t b u i l d i n g . F r o m s h a r p e n i n g y o u r tools to l a u n c h i n g the f i n i s h e d boat, oars a n d a l l , the class takes o n l y half as l o n g as m a n y offered for more elaborate s m a l l craft. U p o n c o m p l e t i o n , the class w i l l participate together in l a u n c h i n g and then, d e p e n d i n g on the center's i n v e n t o r y of r o w i n g craft at the time, C W B staff say the f i n i s h e d skiff c o u l d go home w i t h one of its b u i l d e r s — her or his name chosen by drawing. - John Balzar
Cama Beach Report
Morse Code Spoken Here
"All Aboard"
Well, it's too late to stop now. A small crew of volunteer carpenters have been visiting our Camano Island site, C a m a Beach, every weekend in October. O u r goal is to stabilize the boathouse by repairing the roof. We have already reroofed about 1/4 with the help of about eight dedicated carpenters and one masseuse. N o w the hard work begins, the other three quarters needs some trusses, and rafters replaced, inches of moss and some small ferns removed, and then a new skin of shingles applied. Our hope is to get this all done in the next few weeks before winter sets in. If y o u have experience roofing y o u can join the thirty members who have already volunteered their time and expertise.
Those dots and dashes emanating from the livery office in recent weeks do not mean that Horace Ingram is sending telegrams for Western U n i o n in his spare time.
In January, 1993 The Center for Wooden Boats began working with the youth of N o r t h Seattle Learning Center Alternative School for two hour sessions in boats every other week. These people all suffered from physical and mental abuse. They were identified as "at risk" or unable to function in traditional schools because of their emotional traumas and lack of self esteem.
Roger Coulter
Josiah Gardner, 19th Century Seaman in Seattle Tuesday, November 16th Glenn Gordinier w i l l present a historic role play entitled,"Josiah Gardner 19th Century Seaman". "Josiah Gardner, 1st mate of the full-rigged ship 'St. Nicholas', is a historic character who takes y o u back to 1876. He has been going to sea ever since the War (the C i v i l War) and has sailed to the four corners of the globe in the famed, Yankee built D o w n Easters. H i s exciting and humorous tales describe the life of the American seaman and offer a glimpse into the fascinating world of the tall ships a century ago..." M r . G o r d i n i e r hails from Mystic, Connecticut and w i l l be touring the West Coast d u r i n g November. We are fortunate t o have h i m visit C W B . T h i s is one of the few fundraising events here at C W B and we are h o p i n g that our members and friends w i l l support us generously. The funds raised w i l l help us continue our educational programs, especially outreach for troubled y o u t h . A d u l t s and children of all ages won't want to miss this unique opportunity. A d m i s s i o n will be $20.00 for adults, $15.00 seniors and children, for dessert and hot spiced cider or wine before the performance and for $50.00 patrons w i l l enjoy a hearty fall dinner w i t h M r . G o r d i n i e r before his performance and dessert and wine or cider. Please join us, dinner is at 6:30 followed by dessert and Josiah
Horace is one of several wooden boaters preparing for an u p c o m i n g round of h a m radio tests. W i t h practice keys and cassette tapes they are w o r k i n g towards the 5 or 13 word-perminute rates required for various license levels. Wednesday evenings the group meets in the Center library under the guidance of volunteer Leif Karlsen. Leif is a radio pro with many years of w o r l d w i d e code-tapping under his belt. He holds a professional F C C license, and a h a m license of the highest "Extra" category. Leif makes code look easy, but radio buffs w h o don't want to bother with it can opt for a new license category called " N o - C o d e Technician." If y o u can pass a multiple-choice exam on radio rules, procedures, and basic technical theory with a score of 74% or higher, y o u gain access to the popular 6 meter and 2 meter voice bands. The 2-meter band has a particular attraction for sailors cruising the Pacific Northwest. Repeaters in this frequency range make it possible to telephone folks on shore without having to go through a marine operator. Later this fall, Leif w i l l administer several levels of F C C tests, w i t h and without Morse Code. The tests are open to anyone who feels prepared to give it a go. Watch the Center bulletin board for notice of dates and times. Morry Edwards
January Historic Artifact Rescue (Tag Sale) This January 15 (Saturday) we are liberating some very valuable articles that have been clogging up our gears. There w i l l be a lot of marine hardware, and maybe even a fixer-upper boat for sale. A l l proceeds w i l l go to the Rainy Day F u n d for the Center for Wooden Boats. A n y o n e interested in boats should come d o w n and browse the goods. Y o u never k n o w , maybe that bronze lobscouse you've been looking for w i l l be just waiting there for y o u . Swap meet contact C W B to reserve space. At C W B parking lot. Contact Bob T a p p 775-4314.
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We found they lost the fear of failure and gave education a chance once they were in our boats. We saw their accomplishments in physical skills, communication skills, teamwork and problem solving skills rise like a rocket! A n d they found that learning can be fun. Through this experience we decided to embark on " A l l Aboard", a program involving "total immersion" in our small craft heritage. It's the dream of every heritage museum: to have the opportunity to lead people into the inner realm of their collections, with all the fascinating details and exciting relationships. The participants for " A l l Aboard" arrived on June 28th and sat in the pavilion waiting for their orientation meeting. They were islands: remote, aloof, mistrustful, and in many cases, afraid of the water they saw before them. W i t h i n 2 days they were scattered around the lake on the, boats, in the Boatshop building the rope maker they designed, or on the floats practicing knots and learning rigging. They moved around the floating, bobbing, tippy things that they first were apprehensive about, with calm certainty. Friendships were born. They began singing. Some asked for after hours instruction, volunteered to help with C W B operations on weekends, brought their street compatriots to visit C W B after class. " A l l A b o a r d " sessions met for six hours four times a week. Activities d u r i n g the eight week term included boat-design and construction, sail design and construction, woodworking, rope-making, knot work, rowing, paddling, sailing and history of C W B ' s boats. The students d i d experiments on our site, amid a maze of historic small boats, and found solutions to functional problems. On-the-water experience followed, with students paddling.
r o w i n g or sailing our historic watercraft and applying the principles they had learned. Seattle Public Schools provided academic training in reading, math and life skills that was tailored to complement the practical aspects of the maritime training at C W B . The academic curriculum was part of an ongoing program designed to help these teenagers obtain a G E D . Seattle Mental Health Institute recruited the participants and provided counselors. By the end of the course, 10 of the initial 15 participants had graduated. Their daily journals showed great leaps in w r i t i n g skills. Their conversations w i t h the visitors about what they were doing showed great leaps in social skills and their comprehension of the big picture. I overheard one student giving a 5 minute discourse on history and construction technique of the canvas dittybag w h i c h each participant was hand sewing. A shy and almost inarticulate 15 year old Pacific Islander only a few weeks before had now become a self confident, charming C W B docent. They all had learned how to row w i t h sculls and sweeps, and each had turns as coxswains, and knew the commands. They had all become competent in a variety of sailing boats ranging from Beetle Cats to our Blanchard 33 sloop. The last week was for goofing off. One day the students took the Blanchard 33 and our 31' Yankee OneDesign sloop into Lake Washington for a planned competition. Each had a bucket for the water fight. Strategy was worked out to gain w i n d advantage. The match was even until one crew created a diversion while a student slipped overboard, swam to the opponent's boat and stole their bucket. Caught without a means of throwing water the match was w o n . This was problem solving — education's highest goal! In fact, the " A l l A b o a r d " program was designed to offer challenges to the students and have them find the solutions. Learning to sail and row involves complex variables requiring solutions based on knowledge of applied physics, algebra, geometry and trigonometry. W o r k i n g together to sail and row involves teamwork and leadership. These are some of the skills the " A l l A b o a r d " participants gained. Of course w o r k i n g w i t h classic wooden boats was icing on the cake
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In other words, they learned to succeed - something they had never realized before. How could this almost miraculous transformation in l e a r n i n g a n d b e h a v i o r a l abilities happen? A n d i n s u c h a short time? P r o b a b l y several factors c o n t r i b u t e d : the relentless but g r a c i o u s C W B teachers, D a n i e l B o h n a n d P a u l H e n r y ; the d e v o t e d S M H staff: Randy Riley and A n i t a Wampach; a n d the patient Seattle P u b l i c School staff: Gerilyn Parker, Gabriel Ormond and L y n n Coleman. A l l were c o m m i t t e d t o getting C W B o n course for a successful p r o g r a m . Direct experience is another factor. For those w h o don't do well in traditional educational systems, w h y not try experiential education? For that matter, w h y not offer experiential education for a l l youth? It's no secret that direct experience is the most effective means of learning. Possibly most important of a l l is our site. Instructor Daniel Bohn described it best. 'The experience of 'being on the water' is difficult to describe. It is pervasive and strong and it was a fundamental part of the " A l l A b o a r d " program, as it is w i t h everything that happens at The Center for W o o d e n Boats. The sheer lack of m o d e r n influences: no cars, no phones ringing, no alleys or garbage cans, leaves o n l y the influence of the water. If there was ever a good environment to foster the self-growth and rejuvenation of an at-risk teen it is the ' o n the water' environment of one of the Centers classic sailing craft." The last week was a public open house. Three television stations came to see what the program had wrought. The students volunteered to give rides to the visitors, and explain the rope machine, and the canvas ditty bags they had made. One participant created a design commemorating " A l l A b o a r d " w h i c h the students silk screened on T-shirts. They all wore the T-shirts d u r i n g the open house. W h e n a reporter asked one of the 16 year o l d star students how she learned so much so w e l l , she answered, "I knew the summer w o u l d end fast and decided I wanted to learn to sail, so I blocked out everything except the program w h e n I was here." She and the others w h o completed "All A b o a r d " had learned h o w to learn. D i c k Wagner
V O L U N T E E R LIST As we begin a new fiscal year, we are looking to start off w i t h a bang. Please come d o w n and help us kick off our most productive year ever. During these slow winter months every hour of help really makes a difference for next spring. We need volunteers to paint & scrape, cut and glue - just d r o p by anytime. The Goeller D i n g h y needs finishing, The Puffin Needs varnish, The L i g h t i n g needs painting, the phone needs answering, and the N e w H a v e n Sharpie is looking for a new coat of paint on her deck. A l l members interested i n w o r k i n g o n our livery fleet please contact Roger at the Center for Wooden Boats. There is plenty of w o r k to do before the winter months, and we can use your skills, (whatever they may be).
CWB WISH LIST JOIN THE C L U B ! Last month we asked for a few little items to help us r u n a little better. What a response. Thank y o u to all everyone w h o took the time to send us your donations. O u r new list of current needs follows: Overstuffed chair Jaguar X12 (for towing) Warehouse Space 3 bin sink Books by Edgar M a r c h Sails, anything at all G o o d Library Books Large Slide Screen Slide Projector knock d o w n stand TV & VCR Labeling Machine
A New Crop of Wire Benders The friendship sloop A M I E needed new standing rigging, and several of the Center's volunteers wanted to learn to splice wire. Recognizing a w i n - w i n situation when he sees one, sailing instructor Blake Lewis organized these volunteers around a spool of 1/4" galvanized 7x19 wire, plowsteel grade with a solid steel core. The goal is to turn the spooled wire into new shrouds and stays and 4
bridles for A M I E . H e r shroud turnbuckles w i l l be replaced by black locust deadeyes cut from a tree in Blake's yard t i l l a storm in '91 knocked it d o w n . The deadeyes were turned by Larry Hennings, another volunteer w h o can't say no.
Also recognizing that good intentions alone w o u l d likely leave A M I E ' s wire ends swaged or clamped in a most farmerly fashion, Blake traded a promise of sailing instruction for lessons in the art of eye splicing and grommet-making, parcelling and serving. The project g u r u is that master of marlinespike, Dennis Armstrong, w h o can often be found next door w o r k i n g o n our neighbor W A W O N A . The apprentice wire benders each chipped in $25 to help offset the cost of materials. W o r k i n g on the project, in addition to Blake and Dennis, are A M I E ' s former owner, H a l Hansen, M i k e and T i m Crisp, Stephen H s u , Leif Karlsen, B u d Ricketts and M o r r y E d w a r d s . They're shooting for a late October completion. R u m o r has it that a new suit of sails may follow. M o r r y Edwards
Third Friday Speaker Series Packing the House This month L i n Folsom came d o w n to the Boatshop to talk about her trip from Sitka to Ketchikan. Perhaps one of the last remaining wilderness coasts on N o r t h A m e r i c a . The inland passage is a series of l o n g twisting passages, scattered islands, and thick forests reaching to the water's edge. A chart of the area most closely resembles the Labyrinth at Thebes. L i n showed breathtaking shots of the untouched wilderness and the narrow passages, sometimes filled with giant ships bearing d o w n on her small yacht. If y o u regret missing this talk, tough. She won't do it again, but we have more talks scheduled every third Friday of the month.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Every 3 r d F r i d a y CWB T H I R D F R I D A Y S P E A K E R SERIES 8 pm C W B Boathouse Each m o n t h C W B finds a speaker of wit and experience to t a l k about whatever his or her special knowledge. It is also an o p p o r t u n i t y for C W B m e m b e r s to meet one another, the staff. T h i s is the o n l y t i m e members can speak out about C W B shortfalls - they w i l l h o w e v e r be v i o l e n t l y i g n o r e d . Theories of Universal Unity w i l l be thoroughly investigated d u r i n g intermissions. Refreshments served. N o v e m b e r 16 (Tuesday) CWB Benefit Performance Glenn Gordinier T u e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 16th G l e n n G o r d i n i e r w i l l present a historic role p l a y entitled/'Josiah Gardner 19th Century Seaman"."Josiah G a r d n e r , 1st mate of the f u l l - r i g g e d ship 'St. N i c h o l a s ' , is a historic character w h o takes y o u back to 1876. He has been g o i n g to sea ever since the W a r (the C i v i l W a r ) a n d has sailed to the four corners of the globe in the f a m e d , Y a n k e e b u i l t D o w n Easters. His e x c i t i n g a n d h u m o r o u s tales describe the life of the A m e r i c a n seaman a n d offer a g l i m p s e into the fascinating w o r l d of the t a l l ships a century ago..." M r . G o r d i n i e r hails f r o m M y s t i c , C o n n e c t i c u t , a n d is on a West Coast tour. As a benefit for the Center for W o o d e n Boats there is a $20 a d m i s s i o n ($15 seniors & students). F o r $50 members can enjoy d i n n e r before the s h o w w i t h G l e n n at the Boathouse. December 26 ( S u n d a y - M e r r y Christmas) FROSTBITE REGATTA The Frostbite Regatta features both single a n d d o u b l e - h a n d e d classes. Registration ($2 per s k i p p e r ) is f r o m 11 a.m. to 1 p . m . at the Boathouse. Q u a l i f y i n g a n d s e m i - f i n a l heats b e g i n at 1 p . m . a n d the B i g Finals start at 2:30 p . m . Semi-finalists q u a l i f y for the M i d W i n t e r Regatta i n February. Y e t another Pot L u c k d i n n e r w i l l b e h e l d f o l l o w i n g the race.
January 21 THIRD FRIDAY SPEAKER Hydroplanes "I like to make sheets of p l y w o o d go fast." O u r speaker for January 21 w i l l be T e d Jones, designer of the fastest w o o d e n boats in the w o r l d . Slo-MoShun IV, Slo-Mo-Shun V, Miss Thriftway Too, Maverick, Shanty II, Miss Wahoo ~ Ted's designs dominated the u n l i m i t e d hydroplane winner's circle until the advent of turbine engines and plastic boats. Peel the deck off one of these boats, a n d y o u w i l l soon appreciate his elegant use of woods, lightweight laminated construction, and his unique mastery of aero and hydrodynamics. Ted w i l l bring a video of the 1950 G o l d C u p Race, the one that started Seattle's hydro fever w h e n he drove Slo-Mo-Shun IV to victory on the Detroit River. But don't forget to ask h i m about his tunnel designs, 6 0 M P H fishing boats, and some of his good buddies in the w o o d e n boat b u i l d i n g business. February 27 (Sunday) M I D - W I N T E R R E G A T T A : C W B 1993 BEETLE CAT C H A M P I O N S H I P S We always r u n out of time for the Beetle Cat finals at the Frostbite Regatta, so w e ' l l continue the tradition o f M i d Winter Regattas. The M i d Winter Regatta is open to both the semi-finalists from the Frostbite Regatta and to those w h o couldn't make the Frostbite and features both single and double-handed classes. Registration ($2 per skipper) is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boathouse. Q u a l i f y i n g and semifinal heats begin at 1 p.m. and the Big Finals start at 2:30 p.m. The Official Beetle Cat C u p w i l l be awarded following the finals. Pot L u c k and B B Q w i l l follow awards. A p r i l 24 (Sunday) S P R I N G C R U I S E 1993 This year the theme of our annual Spring Cruise is the 1930's. O u r cruise director w i l l lead a parade (not race) of boats on a tour of Lake Union October 29, 1929; without the skyscrapers and when the Center for W o o d e n Boats was an anachronism, but plenty of scenery, and w o r k i n g small craft. The cruise is open to all, costume attire is recommended. Contact the Center for W o o d e n Boats by A p r i l 21. Pot L u c k and A n n u a l C h i l e contest w i l l follow. A w a r d s for best chili and best costume.
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July 3 (Sunday) L A K E U N I O N CLASSIC YACHT RACE A classic yacht race open to classic wooden boats. The General Handicap System allows every boat to race against a computerized performance program. Every participant receives a plaque and trophies w i l l be awarded for first, second, and third place. Write or C a l l the Center for Wooden Boats for a registration and information packet. July 2-4 (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) 18th ANNUAL LAKE UNION W O O D E N B O A T FESTIVAL The annual panorama of wooden boats, maritime skills demonstrations. Q u i c k and D a r i n g Contest, Toy Boatbuilding, Classic Yacht Race, Dinner & A u c t i o n , and lots of warmth, fun, friendship, and shared k n o w - h o w . Suggested Donation$2 For i n d i v i d u a l s $5 for families $1 for Seniors and Students Keep tuned for further details. July 4 (Sunday) 18th A N N U A L C W B L I V E A U C T I O N A N D DINNER 6:30-Fireworks We proved ourselves last year with a sold-out performance! This year's A u c t i o n w i l l be one of Seattle's Best! In addition to the excitement of a s w i n g band, and a hot night of b i d d i n g , guests w i l l be served dinner and following the auction - ring side seats to Seattle's July 4th Fireworks! We are beginning to acquire auction items and services. If y o u have any great ideas please call the Center for W o o d e n Boats. Don't miss out on the fun! There are only 150 available seats. C a l l to reserve seats for y o u and some friends! October 2, 1994 (Sunday) WOODIE ONE-DESIGN REGATTA This race is open to all wooden boats. Three or more of a class w i l l have a fleet race, two w i l l have a match-race and all single entries w i l l race in an "open" class. Registration is due by September 25, 1993. Contact the Center for Wooden Boats for Registration Packet. Pot L u c k dinner w i l l be held f o l l o w i n g the race. $ 5 C W B Member Registration $15 N o n Member Registration
MARINE SKILLS WORKSHOPS A l l year ' r o u n d (Classes Every Day!) L E A R N T O "SAIL NOW!" T w o hour sessions 11 & 1:30 Saturday and Sunday C W B Boathouse Fee: $125 per person (includes a oneyear C W B membership) Students w i l l learn to sail classic boats in one session of classroom w o r k and four (or more) sessions of handson instruction in o u r small boats, no more than three students per instructor. Students w i l l graduate w h e n able to sail a variety of keel, centerboard, sloop and catboats by instinct. Y o u m a y begin any Saturday, space permitting. Please call ahead for reservations. For the student w h o is only free on weekdays, or prefers to have one-onone instruction, we continue to offer i n d i v i d u a l lessons ($20) on Weekdays. C a l l for an appointment. A D V A N C E D SAILING SEMINARS Frequent Weekends Fee: Variable O u r A d v a n c e d Sailing Seminars are scheduled every Wednesday evening, and on frequent weekends all summer long. The Wednesday Seminars w i l l sail into Lake Washington, and cover basic safety, rules, navigation, and weather. The weekend seminars usually include an overnight, a race and or some navigation, and cruising techniques. These classes are open to a l l graduates of Sail N O W ! and sailors w i t h basic skills. Contact the Center for W o o d e n Boats to sign up for the next available seminar. N o v e m b e r 16 - 1 9 WOOD CARVING WORKSHOP Fee: $275/$300 8:30 - 5:30 p m , C W B Boatshop Instructor: Terry W o l f f Terry W o l f f has w i d e experience carving & teaching. He carved o u r sign on the entry trellis and the dolphins on the p a v i l i o n posts. The workshop w i l l include lettering and relief carving. Each Student w i l l carve a "Welcome" sign, a whale, a trout and an eagle head. M a x i m u m 12 Students.
November 27 & 28 LOFTING WORKSHOP Fee: $115/$125 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p . m . C W B Boathouse Instructor: Eric Hvalsoe Students w i l l loft a classic boat from a table of offsets. This workshop w i l l enable students to read plans and understand the arcane mysteries of bevels, rabbet lines, deductions and construction drawings. This class is h i g h l y recommended as a prerequisite for our boatbuilding workshops. L i m i t e d to 6 students.
opportunity for those seeking an introduction to boatbuilding. F r o m sharpening your tools to launching the finished boat, oars and all, the class takes only half as l o n g as many offered for more elaborate small-craft. U p o n completion, the class w i l l participate together in launching and then, depending on the center's inventory of r o w i n g craft at the time, C W B staff say the finished skiff could go home w i t h one of its builders — her or his name chosen by d r a w i n g , ( m i n i m u m 4 students)
December 4, 5, 11, & 12 (Weekends) HALF MODEL WORKSHOP Fee: $175/200 9:00 - 5:00 p m , C W B Boatshop Instructor: R i c h K o l i n The old w a y of a traditional art: shape a half model of a h u l l , and from those lines scale up and b u i l d the boat. Countless thousands of schooners, skiffs, smacks and others were thus crafted, even the great yacht America. The new w a y of this traditional art: find a boat whose lines and history are pleasing and capture its grace and essence by scaling down and constructing a half model of the h u l l . On two consecutive weekends, December 4-5 and 11-12, Richard S. K o l i n , a boat builder of 25 years, w i l l teach students start to finish how to b r i n g their favorite Center boat (or two) from dockside to the fireplace mantel, ( m i n i m u m 4 students)
M a r c h 5 - 1 3 (Saturday - Sunday) B O A T RESTORATION CLASSES Fee: $75/$l00 8:30 - 5:30 C W B Boatshop Instructor: C a r l L i n d Learn the trade secrets of restoring classic w o o d e n boats. O u r boatwright w i l l teach y o u h o w to replace frames, planks, and decks. This is a fast-track education for would-be volunteers or wooden boat owners. Basic w o o d w o r k i n g skills recommended. M a x i m u m 8 students.
February 5 - 10,1994 BUILDING THE TRADITIONAL SKIFF Fee: $350/$400 9:00 - 5:00 p m , C W B Boatshop Instructor: Rich K o l i n "Wooden skiffs are the flannel shirts of boats: familiar, comfortable, rarely celebrated but u n c o m m o n l y useful and lasting. They are part of o u r culture every place where water collects deeper than your shin." D u r i n g the week of Feb. 5-10 at C W B , Rich takes four to six students in quest of this 'feel' w i t h the construction of the most basic, honest skiff of a l l . H i s students w i l l craft a 12-foot r o w i n g skiff from blueprints, and maybe an eight foot p r a m too it there are enough w i l l i n g hands. (But prams are another story, aren't they?) The boat(s) w i l l be from Rich's o w n designs, w i t h lapstrake p l a n k i n g and cross-planked bottom. Rich's five-day class is a special 6
M a r c h , 26, 27 LOFTING WORKSHOP Fee: $115/$125 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p . m . C W B Boathouse Instructor: Eric Hvalsoe Students w i l l loft a classic boat from a table of offsets. This workshop w i l l enable students to read plans and understand the arcane mysteries of bevels, rabbet lines, deductions and construction drawings. This class is highly recommended as a prerequisite for our boatbuilding workshops. L i m i t e d to 6 students. A p r i l 2 - 10, 1994 LAPSTRAKE WORKSHOP Fee: $550/$600 8:30 - 5:30 C W B Boatshop Instructor: Eric Hvalsoe Students w i l l b u i l d the classic lapstrake L a w l e y Tender, a 1 0 ' p u l l i n g boat originally built by the famous George L a w l e y and Son yard in Boston, Mass as a tender for yachts in the 1920s & 30s. The instructor has r u n dozens of C W B Workshop. Basic w o o d w o r k i n g skills are required. M a x i m u m 7 students. M a y 2 - 1 8 ( M o n d a y & Wednesday Evenings) M O D E L SHIP B U I L D I N G Fee: $80/$100 7:00 - 9:00 Boatshop
Instructor: J i m Gass With summer approaching everyone is t h i n k i n g about getting out in the sun by a small pond w i t h a model ship. What better time to b u i l d a model than the spring, so as soon as you're done y o u can try it out in the fresh spring breeze. We have h a d a lot of requests for a m o d e l class, a n d now its here! Sign up fast to ensure your place. In six days y o u can plan on learning a l l the basics and some of Jim's "trade secrets" reserved for advanced m o d e l builders, ( m i n i m u m 4 students) M a y 27 - 30 ( M e m o r i a l D a y Weekend) THE SALISH PEOPLE A N D THEIR SKILLS A cruise aboard " Z o d i a c " Fee: $325/$375 Departing from and returning to C W B Instructors: Steve & Dorothy P h i l l i p T w o special treats in one. L i v e and travel aboard the 127' schooner "Zodiac" for three days and three nights w h i l e studying the history, culture and crafts of the Salish people under the tutelage of Steve and Dorothy P h i l i p p , w h o have lived among the Salish for more than 60 years. No one can convey the rich lore of Salish w o r k , play and ingenuity better than Steve a n d Dorothy. Y o u ' l l learn native skills such as m a k i n g nettle fishing lines and tule mats, cruise and anchor at places of historic and cultural interest, i n c l u d i n g a special visit to the Suquamish m u s e u m , and perhaps even be treated to Steve's m a n d o l i n mastery. All meals and w o r k s h o p materials are i n c l u d e d . L i m i t e d to 20 students. June4 - 12 C A N O E R E S T O R A T I O N W O R K S H O P (tentative) no details yet June 18,19 LOFTING WORKSHOP Fee: $115/$125 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. C W B Boathouse Instructor: Eric Hvalsoe Students w i l l loft a classic boat from a table of offsets. This workshop w i l l enable students to read plans and understand the arcane mysteries of bevels, rabbet lines, deductions and construction drawings. This class is h i g h l y recommended as a prerequisite for o u r boatbuilding workshops. L i m i t e d to 6 students.
July 16 -24 LAPSTRAKE WORKSHOP 8:30 - 5:30 each day Fee: $550/$600 Instructor: Eric Hvalsoe Students w i l l build the classic lapstrake rowboat. The instructor has r u n dozens o f C W B W o r k s h o p . B a s i c w o o d w o r k i n g skills are required. M a x i m u m 7 students. August 6, 7, 13, & 14 (Weekends) HALF MODEL WORKSHOP Fee: $175/200 9:00 - 5:00 p m , C W B Boatshop Instructor: R i c h K o l i n The old w a y of a traditional art: shape a half model of a h u l l , and from those lines scale up and b u i l d the boat. Countless thousands of schooners, skiffs, smacks and others were thus crafted, even the great yacht America. The new w a y of this traditional art: find a boat whose lines and history are pleasing and capture its grace and essence by scaling down and constructing a half model of the h u l l . On two consecutive weekends, October 16-17 and 23-24, Richard S. K o l i n , a boat builder of 25 years, w i l l teach students start to finish how to bring their favorite Center boat (or two) from dockside to the fireplace mantei.(minimum 4 students) October 1 - 8, 1994 CARVEL WORKSHOP Fee: $550/$600 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p . m . C W B Boatshop Instructor: Eric D o w The instructor is a Brooklin, Maine boat builder w i t h extensive experience in b u i l d i n g traditional wooden boats and teaching others how to do so too. The class w i l l b u i l d a carvel planked d i n g h y of classic design, incorporating all the challenges of traditional boat b u i l d i n g but on a manageable scale. The completed boat w i l l be launched on Sunday afternoon, October 8. Basic w o o d w o r k i n g skills required; class limited to 7 students. December 10 - 15 BUILDING THE TRADITIONAL SKIFF Fee: $350/$400 Instructor: Rich K o l i n "Wooden skiffs are the flannel shirts of boats: familiar, comfortable, rarely celebrated but uncommonly useful and lasting. They are part of our culture every place where water collects deeper than your shin." 7
D u r i n g the week of Feb. 5-10 at C W B , Rich takes four to six students in quest of this 'feel' with the construction of the most basic, honest skiff of a l l . H i s students w i l l craft a 12-foot r o w i n g skiff from blueprints, and maybe an eight foot pram too it there are enough w i l l i n g hands. (But prams are another story, aren't they?) The boat(s) w i l l be from Rich's o w n designs, with lapstrake planking and cross-planked bottom. Rich's five-day class is a special opportunity for those seeking an introduction to boatbuilding. From sharpening your tools to launching the finished boat, oars and a l l , the class takes only half as long as many offered for more elaborate small-craft. U p o n completion, the class w i l l participate together in launching and then, depending on the center's inventory of r o w i n g craft at the time, C W B staff say the finished skiff could go home with one of its builders - her or his name chosen by d r a w i n g . ( M a x i m u m 8 students) N O T E : Fees indicate member/nonm e m b e r costs. A $100 nonrefundable deposit is required w i t h registration for a l l boat b u i l d i n g w o r k s h o p s , w i t h the balance payable one week p r i o r to the w o r k s h o p . Prepayment i n f u l l w i l l insure your place i n a l l other w o r k s h o p s . COURSES WE U S U A L L Y DURING THE YEAR
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Basic W o o d w o r k i n g Block Plane M a k i n g B u i l d i n g a Clancy trainer C a r v e l Plank Boat B u i l d i n g Canoe Repair and Restoration Celestial Navigation Converting a Traditional Skiff to Sail Power Half Model Building Lapstrake Boat b u i l d i n g Lofting Metallurgy, Bronze Casting M o d e l Ship m a k i n g Oar M a k i n g Rigging Sailing & A d v a n c e d Sailing Sail M a k i n g & Repair Strip Plank K a y a k B u i l d i n g The Salish People A n d Their Skills A cruise aboard "Zodiac" Traditional W o o d e n Boat B u i l d i n g Wood Carving Wooden Boat Restoration
CLASSIFIEDS The Classified A d s are available, free of charge to C W B members. Please contact Roger at C W B if y o u w o u l d like an ad to appear in Shavings or Sawdust. FOR SALE: B57 Blanchard Sr. 26' Classic Wooden sloop. Good condition, new rudder, original specs. '93 haulout plank, framework; hull, deck maintenance Johnson 4 Deluxe Sailmotor, $5703 Lake Union 325-5329 20 ft Lapstrake Mermaid Class Sloop. Built in Denmark in 1956 and is similar to a Folkboat There are two mains, one jib, and a Seagull outboard included. $2000 OBO. Andy or Erica Ericson (206) 282-2788 1/3 h.p. Baldor Bench Model G r i n d e r / B u f f e r . $50. Stu 525-9928 16' Great Pelican Sailboat 80% Completed. Includes new Sails, spars, misc. hardware a n d most materials needed to finish. Occume p l y / epoxy. M u s t sell. Priced w e l l below materials cost. $2500/O.B.O. Ralph M e r r i m a n 776-0661 545-5076
WANTED: Part T i m e C o o k Paid position
Schooner Z o d i a c , 206-483-4088
Wanted Genoa G o o d or excellent c o n d i t i o n for B l a n c h a r d Sr. #40 T i m Seppala 463-3642, 463-6213. Seeking four retirees to explore s h a r i n g o w n e r s h i p & use of a classic cruiser Al Arnason 206-821-5513 12" Band Saw, older model Delta or Craftsman. Repairable O K . Also Needed Quality Miter Box. Stu 525-9928 M o d e l sailing boats sloop or ketch style - old or new, 2 feet to 8 feet long with sails. Also w o u l d like to commission someone to build me three, seven or eight foot sail boat models. Phone- M a r y Jasper 808-822-1703 or write to 2752 Nokekula Cf. Lihue, HI 96766 W a t e r f r o n t L a w n Near Madrona/Leschi/Montlake I have a 27' racing shell that I would like to leave near the water so I can row every day. Emilie 322-8242
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Seagull outboard 3-3 H P . Robert C o x 510-373-9684 (Fx) 373-7905 12' Porta-Boat. 4236
Bob H a y w a r d 206-363-
Rushton 15' Indian Princess canoe, pre1908. Restored. Owner Stephen Johns 216-397-1061 33' M o n k Bridge Deck Cruiser, 1947, cedar on oak. Kept in covered storage. A l l cruising comforts, recent tuneup on dependable Chrysler C r o w n 6-cyl. engine. N e w batteries, 7' fiberglass sailing dinghy. $19,700. 292-3919. Service Wanted: Handyperson to assist with maintaining a 15' class dinghy at Leschi. Small projects at mutually agreeable times, such as light carpentry on the dock, occasional fiberglass work, fiddling with the rigging, etc. Corbin Houchins, day 343-9597, eve. 725-2440, messages 948-9353.