Volume X V I Number 6 December. 1994
Published for members of the Center for W o o d e n Boats
FINDING O N E ' S W A Y C W B hosted a 2 day conference in A p r i l on programs i n v o l v i n g maritime heritage s k i l l s and disadvantaged youths. T h i s was the second conference on this topic that we have hosted.
Par-
ticipants i n the conference, "Finding One's W a y " were maritime s k i l l s , maritime history, human resources and educational professionals. T h e proceedings w i l l be published in early 1995 and w i l l include the roster of participants, a narrative of the w o r k sessions and papers the participants thought especially relevant to (he purpose of the conference, w h i c h was for youths to develop positive life s k i l l s through maritime heritage s k i l l s . The f o l l o w i n g is an excerpt from one of the papers. C o p i e s of the proceedings of Finding One's W a y may be purchased for $10 + S h i p ping.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SAIL TRAINING
By: Capt. Kenneth B. Greff, M. Ed Nationally Certified School Psychologist Reality - Responsibility: H o w m u c h o f 20th century life and culture is based on c o m fort? H o w many life decisions based on convenience, or desire to keep things easy? C o n v e nience does not b u i l d character, nor does it b u i l d values and responsible communities or citizens. On a ship a c o m m u n i t y must not o n l y exist, it must function. T h i s reality is clearly evident in every w o r k i n g of the vessel day and night and each person's contribution to that overall effort of v o y a g i n g is of obvious value. S k i l l , careful and competent c o m p l e t i o n of tasks and duties, respect for the sea. your ship, y o u r shipmates and y o u r s e l f arc a l l d a i l y realities in the functioning of the vessel. If y o u don't pull y o u r share on the peak halyard the sail doesn't go up. If y o u aren't careful in taking y o u r bearings y o u r watchmate is unable to get an accurate fix in time for the position update to the skipper. If y o u don't tie a proper topsail sheet bend the sheet w i l l come loose and leave 4 0 0 square feet of sail flapping w i l d l y in the w i n d at the masthead. These are just a few examples o f how the Realities o f ship-
board Responsibilities go hand in hand and c o m prise one of the strongest elements of experiential education at sea. Strong and regular emphasis on these elements is one of the most powerful tools we have to "reach" y o u n g people with the lessons of the sea. T h e program must be carefully designed to enhance these realities and not to avoid or over engineer in the name of comfort or convenience.
lack
If he's right we w i l l stay o f f the rocks.
and w i l l weather the point on the new leg." I then turned on my heel and strode aft to the taffrail and out of the way leaving 100 tons of N a t i o n a l H i s t o r i c L a n d m a r k c h a r g i n g along under full press of 4500 square feet of sail with a 14 year old in charge!
I w o n ' t soon forget the look in
Pete's eyes as I handed h i m that pipe, and gave A touching example of this process at w o r k comes to m i n d from a session aboard the schooner Adventuress several summers back, with a group of y o u n g teens. We were on our return leg of a 7 day voyage, tacking up a narrow channel in the San Juan Islands in a fresh breeze with lots of traffic and islands on both sides. We were m o v i n g easily at near hull speed, over 10 knots, and tacking every 60-90 seconds. I had been noticing that one of the younger sailors had been rather quiet and shy for the whole trip, yet carefully and competently going about his duties with little recognition from his shipmates. As we hardened up after a tack I took the boson's pipe and placed the lanyard around his neck, then announced to a l l hands. "Pete w i l l call the next
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that order. He froze for o n l y a few seconds, then q u i c k l y leapt to the quarterdeck took two rapid bearings, and checked the depth, then from a sailor who had said little short of a mumble the whole trip came a proper call on the pipe and the clear c o m m a n d , " R e a d y A l l . . . H e l m ' s alee." H i s shipmates at their sailing stations tacked the ship on a dime, and a spontaneous cheer went up from all hands as the ship flew past the point into the bay with a bone in her teeth. I think Pete stopped grinning some time the next day when his friends stopped slapping h i m on the back. I wonder what he told his parents when he got home.
R E D S K Y A T NIGHT Circling the Pacific on Stornoway Marjorie Petersen, Forward by Robert Van Blaricom The Paxi Press, T i b u r o n , California
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and weather conditions at sea. They studied the history and literature of the places they w o u l d visit. It paid off. A l t h o u g h the Petersen's arc great sailors, when they anchored in a harbor they preferred to tour the land and absorb its essence.
W e l l , that depends. If by " w o r k " one meant "float", this boat never w o u l d . But. if by " w o r k " one meant " l o o k like a boat under construction from a TV camera's v i e w p o i n t " , then this boat worked very w e l l indeed.
A l l this happened about 25 years ago. The
The project came our way when the set crew
w o o d and c o l o n i a l buildings of French P o l y n e -
for Northern Exposure called and asked us to
sia probably have now been replaced with c o n -
create a boat under construction for an u p c o m -
crete and glass shops and hotels. The colorful
ing episode.
M o t h e r H u b b a r d clothes o f the M e l a n e s i a n
c o m p l e t e d boat o n its s t r o n g b a c k , s h o w i n g
lenging, wondrous, and possibly staring at death.
women probably have been replaced with Gap
molds, ribbands and frames, w i t h two planks on
E v e n a short passage can be engraved in y o u r
jeans, and sweat shirts.
one side and three or four on the other. T h i s last
m e m o r y for life: t i c k i n g o f f the n a v i g a t i o n a l
qualities to be found in the book.
Sail cruising is, at best, an album of images y o u w i l l never forget.
Happy beautiful, c h a l -
lights on y o u r first moonless sail from Seattle to Port T o w n s e n d . I read Red S k y at N i g h t during a series of
But there are enduring
stipulation was so that, depending on the shot,
T h i s book is full of timeless values: planning, learning by doing, things built with integrity, self reliance, c o m m o n sense. They all are
Seattle e v e n i n g s , w i t h the usual S W storms
ingredients in one B i g V a l u e : Adventure. T h e
numbing desire for anything beyond warmth, a
message in this book is the value of leaving the
bite to eat, a drop to drink and a good book. T h i s
predictable behind and e x p e r i e n c i n g the un-
book was a meal of H e n r y VIII proportions. It
k n o w n . Stretching one's capabilities, taking re-
was a feast of images.
sponsibility for one's s u r v i v a l . M a n y have left the comforts of home and j o b for adventure ex-
F r o m Chapter 11, T h e Isle of the G o d s - &
periences. M a n y have written about it. Some very
the G l o r i o u s Fortress ( B a l i and Djakarta. Java,
w e l l . But few as clear and bright as Marjorie
Indonesia): " U n d e r a gauze of sunlight, rice pad-
Petersen. Since the Pacific cruise, Al has passed away,
blue-glazed sky; others were stained to emerald
Marjorie is on the beach and Stornoway is still
by y o u n g shoots: a few were golden with rip-
sailing out of Sausalito, in the hands of D a n a
ened tassels heavy with kernels. In these w o m e n
Hayden. Prior to this book. Marjorie had writ-
in broad bamboo hats were at work. T h e blond
ten Stornoway East and West.
mops s w a y i n g from the poles on the shoulders
C O M E T O T H I N K O F IT, W E HAVE A NORTHERN
Stornoway is a 33 foot double ended gaff cutter less S h i p y a r d in Essex, Connecticut, in 1926.
safely around the Pacific Ocean on a 3 year cruise.
the TV folks learned a few things about the arcana of boat building, the C W B crew figured out some tricks to cut d o w n on some of the more time consuming and costly procedures that a real boat w o u l d require.
A strongback was set up and
molds installed to create a 14' boat. No lofting " O h . about that m u c h . "
" H o w much shape to
the stem?" "I dunno. H o w m u c h w o o d ya got?" " T h i s ribband says we're not fair." " S o ? " R i b bands were stock screen m o l d . The luan/hot glue frames were too springy to hold fastenings so And those planks?
spiler. B o b helped design, kept materials flowing and cruised the phone to work out details which included helping the set dressing crew find
EXPOSURE! By Bob Perkins
designed by Albert Strange and built at the Daunt-
ditional, long keeled w o o d e n vessel to get them
Oh,
and we need this thing in four days." So. while
w h i p p e d out the transom, stem and was head
M a r j o r i e P e t e r s e n and t h e i r v i n t a g e boat.
used their experience, c o m m o n sense and a tra-
on the set we don't have time to touch it.
had been c a l l e d in to speed things up and he
R e d S k y at N i g h t is about a cruise in the
conflict or crisis. It's just about a couple who
ing easily installed p l a n k i n g he was told " N o t at $22,000 an hour for shooting. Once the boat is
1/4" luan p l y w o o d . F o r m e r shop guru C a r l F i n d
late 6 0 ' s o f two w e l l seasoned sailors. A l and
This story has no physical or emotional tragedies,
ing. W h e n B o b suggested the possibility of hav-
we nailed planks to the molds
D i c k Wagner
of men trudging along the road was the harvest."
the boat b u i l d i n g w o u l d appear to be progress-
here! " H o w much rake do we give the transom?"
dies stretched up the hillsides in a terraced patchwork - some fields were flooded, reflecting the
What they wanted was a partially
tools to include on the set. O n e specific request from the set dressing crew was for lots of shavings to strew around the set so R i c h a r d supplied
M U S I C C U E : F u n k y accordion theme.
a bag of the loveliest white shavings you ever
ENTER:
M o o s e . M o o s e ambles d o w n main
saw. Other volunteers — M a r g a r e t . M i k e , H a l ,
street of C i c e l y . G i v e s bored look to shop w i n -
Walt. M i c h a e l . Stan. M a t t — p i t c h e d in with a
dows, signs, etc.
will.
L o o k s left, right, turns and
walks out of town. C U T T O R a m p a t Center for W o o d e n Boats.
By Friday m o r n i n g , in just a little over two
S a i l i n g D i r e c t i o n s and charts, sails, an 18 hp
Enter M o o s e . M o o s e ambles d o w n ramp. G i v e s
days, the boat was as done as she needed to be -
Palmer gas engine Palmer, a sturdy dingy Lewis.
interested look at N e w Haven Sharpie.
Trots
which was a good thing because the TV show
a one burner primus stove, a V H F radio. There
into Boathouse. E x i t s wearing C W B T-shirt f o l -
called early to say that they needed her that morn-
was no Sat.Nav.. L o r a n . G P S . Single sideband.
lowed by V e r n V e l e z . B o t h board Sharpie as
ing. Channel 7 sent a news crew d o w n and filmed
T h e i r gear was basic: compass and sextant.
Watermaker. carbon fiber mast, h y d r a u l i c a l l y
V e r n gestures at various features of boat. rig.
as the last plank was fitted. They continued to
controlled backstays or water ballasted winged
etc. They sail o f f onto L a k e U n i o n .
shoot as a crew of ten hoisted the whole works
keel.
C L O S E - U P : M o o s e ' s face showing broad smile.
onto their shoulders, out the big doors, across
P U L L B A C K : as M o o s e gives thumbs up.
the docks, up the ramp and into the m o v i n g van
T h e Petersen's understood the problems
in the parking lot—the only shake-down cruise
they might face, and planned for them. T h e y
The second week of" December saw some
this little beauty w o u l d ever see. As he passed a
understood the capabilities o f Stornoway. There-
unusual activity i n the C W B shop.
On first
discerning eye over her. D i c k Wagner was heard
fore they reached each destination just about
glance it might have appeared that a new 14 foot
to e x c l a i m " T h e trouble is. I really l i k e the way
when they expected to. w i t h their bodies and
boat was being constructed by a crew of v o l u n -
she l o o k s ! "
souls in good condition.
teers.
A n d when they got there, the Petersen's had a great time, because they prepared themselves as w e l l for their encounters with different lives and cultures on shore as they did for the w i n d
But wait.
What are they doing? L a m i -
nating frames with a hot glue gun and strips of
At present, the TV f o l k s say the episode
luan doorskin? Is this one of Dynamite Payson's
should air in mid-to-late January.
new instant boats? A n d . H e y ! , they're ring nail-
eye out. That boat that H o l l i n g and the new doc-
ing the planks to the molds! R a d i c a l ! I t ' l l never
tor are b u i l d i n g is a product of The Center for
work!
Wooden Boat-Looking-Things.
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CWB'S ELVES By Leslie Oldham If y o u haven't been d o w n to the Center for W o o d e n Boats lately y o u might be surprised at all the activity on the docks and in the shop. E v e n on these dark, rainy Seattle winter days there are all kinds of projects g o i n g on. T h e livery fleet is getting a g o o d g o i n g over now that the boats aren't in such demand and boats that haven't been in the water for a c o u p l e of years are g o i n g through major restoration.
c a t e d v o l u n t e e r s h e l p w e c o u l d have f i v e M e r c u r y ' s in the fleet next summer and Paul might not have to move in d o w n here. I know that Paul and M i k e w o u l d appreciate some help. Here is a chance to learn all phases of restoration from the scraping to rigging, as y o u might have guessed, scraping is a finely honed art d o w n here. Bud Rieketts is another dedicated volunteer. He has become our M a r l i n s p i k e Seamanship and sail repair expert. Y o u can't miss B u d . he's e i ther out at the shop serving lines or in the Boathouse sewing a sail.
Y o u ' l l notice some new boats and some o l d boats l o o k i n g n e w .
Last summer, w h e n the
weather was more accommodating for outdoor
B u d is tenacious at his
tasks here at the Center, he is always w i l l i n g the teach y o u h o w to s p l i c e an eye or m a k e a
days when a group from Bailev Boushay House comes for the afternoon. Dave Barress replaced a w i n d o w in the shop. Spencer Forhart removed the floor from a Beetle Cat. Jim Peltrup. Dave Sorracco and Larry Hennings turn up on Thursdays to teach sailing or lake on other projects as needed. Marjorie Lohrer helped with the B I G shop cleanup. C h r i s M a t z e n tends the lawns and gardens. L i l l i A n n Lucas. K e v i n J o h n s t o n and C h r i s t o p h e r P o m p e l warnished the C o n c o r d i a S l o o p , J i m Handle) leaches s a i l i n g . M i k e S e y m o u r teaches sailing every week and is a volunteer skipper on the bigger boats with motors.
m o n k e y ' s fist. Just ask him.
N i c k Carey. Peirce Brawner. J i m Felch. L i n
work, our resident Scandinavians took on the L e i f K a r l s e n started the
filings are popping in the shop these days.
F o l s o m . L i n d a G o j d i c s . Christian H o l t z . Ryan
project and was soon j o i n e d by Per Steen (Stan)
On a recent afternoon there were six or seven
Kuehn, B i l l Lehman. Blake L e w i s . Jim M i t c h e l l .
Jurgensen. The pair chose a regular day and came
people, women too. w o r k i n g in the shop on v a r i -
Harvey N o b e , Suzanne Packard, D a n Padgett.
faithfully. T h e i r goal was to finish the boat in
ous projects. Boatwright B o b Perkins asked R i -
L u c y Sutphen, V e r n V e l e z . John W a t k i n s , and
time for the A n n u a l L a k e U n i o n W o o d e n Boat
chard Fasse to make a simple box for h i m and
N i c k White all teach sailing lessons and never
Festival over the Fourth of July.
They scraped
when the simple box was done it had dovetailed
hang up on me when I call them to ask them to
and sanded and painted and pine tarred and
fittings! Richard. Walt Linburg. Peter V a n Voast.
teach one more lesson.
warnished (that's varnish to us). As the festival
John Anderson and Margaret Little have been
sailing every Saturday, his children. Sara and
drew nearer the t w o stepped up the schedule,
regulars in the shop w o r k i n g on whatever boat is
S k y l e r come with h i m and put in their Volunteer
w o r k i n g more and more often. T h e Vikingskib
there at the time, warnishing. scraping, sanding,
time. Dennis has missed only one Saturday in
Falk, finely fitted, made her debut leaving the
the recurring refrain. W i t h Boatwright B o b as
over a year and a half, what a wonderful example
dock with a bottle of A q u a v i t and appropriate
entertainment it is getting a little crowded in there.
he sets for his children. A n d what lucky kids to
flags f l y i n g . W i t h a new set of ballast rocks, o f f
We may have to expand the shop to accommo-
be introduced to the generous gift of volunteer-
she sailed in a c l o c k w i s e circle for good luck.
date all the volunteers.
ing.
Faroe Islands boat.
A n d they did finish in time to give rides at the water taxi station during the Festival. G o o d work
There are so many volunteers who give their
Dennis Palmer teaches
February 26. 1995. please join all the v o l -
Just g l a n c i n g
unteers, the board of trustees and the staff for
through the Volunteer log one is amazed at the
the M i d - W i n t e r Potlatch. During the potluck din-
variety of projects that are g o i n g on at any time.
ner the 1995 Volunteer of the Year w i l l be an-
Eric S. Theship and Kathleen Rosales are work-
nounced.
ing on the seams of the big Peapod, Bev Marshall.
teer who exemplifies the spirit and mission of
One day
Judy Schwan and Ellen Henderson fill in at the
the Center for W o o d e n Boats, y o u r friend, y o u r
James "Beetle Cat B o y " Fisher wandered in to
desk, clean the kitchen cupboards and decorate
spouse, y o u r self.
the shop w i t h a little time to spare. He was i m -
boats. Bent John Pottu sands and scrapes, Theron
w h y this person is your candidate for Volunteer
m e d i a t e l y g i v e n a b u c k e t of gray paint, he
Peak works in the shop with B o b , Jean Penny
of the Year.
c l i m b e d in to the Beetle and spent the next seven
sanded the Hvalsoe 15.
this issue.
you Scandahoovians!
If any of y o u with Scan-
dinavian heritage, real or imagined, w o u l d like to j o i n them in their next project let us k n o w . R i g h t now we have the while Beetle Cat in the shop being c o m p l e t e l y redone.
hours painting. N e x t time y o u go out in a Beetle y o u ' l l be able to tell w h i c h boat he w o r k e d on. The blue Beetle was beautifully restored last summer with lots of work done by Steve K e n d a l l and Stan Jurgensen. That was after the Folk was done of course.
Steve is busy in the shop right now
with the white Beetle and as soon as that one is done the green Beetle w i l l be next.
A n d next
summer w e ' l l have three beautiful Beetles in the Livery.
t i m e and energy d o w n here.
Please nominate a deserving volun-
Write a short note telling us
A nominating form is included in
D a v i d C u l l e n helps everyone .everywhere.
If I have missed your name. I apologize,
Fred Stark heroically restored the 35' N e w H a -
there are so many of y o u and y o u do so much.
ven Sharpie. D a v i d Erskine fixes the boat en-
Please let me know if I have overlooked y o u r
gines. Lars White and C h u c k Edwards teach sail-
special project.
ing. Sara Palmer comes with her dad and v o l u n -
The Center for W o o d e n Boats is such a unique
I want to recognize everyone.
teers in the office and helps clean boats, Dave
and w e l c o m i n g place and it is that because of the
O l d sands, scrapes, and sands and scrapes, y o u
unique and generous volunteers. Thank you all
get the idea, Gabe Donehy pumps boats, Sarah
and congratulations! Y o u are all Volunteers of
D o b b i n and S i l k e K o l d e r m a n scrape boats. B o b
the Y e a r in my book.
A l l e n and Eunice W a r d w e l l volunteer on Thurs-
Paul M a r l o w has been steadily s u p p l y i n g the Center with San Francisco B a y M e r c u r y s . First there was the red, the white and the blue. S o m e h o w P a u l seems to be a magnet f o r M e r c u r y s . he has tracked d o w n two more, one is now green and the other w i l l be y e l l o w . N o t only has Paul managed to find these boats for the Center, he also is the major force in keeping the fleet in g o o d shape. It's hard work to keep up with boats that are used in the livery regularly and for lessons as w e l l . Paul has recruited one serious helper in M i k e L o v e r i c h who is red e c k i n g the white M e r c u r y . W i t h some dedi-
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PUBLIC BENEFIT M u s e u m s are places that collect, preserve and interpret for public benefit. There is no s c i entific d e s c r i p t i o n o f " P u b l i c Benefit". C W B takes it to mean we shall encourage people of all ages, abilities, and cultures to expand their understanding of our m a r i t i m e heritage in a warm, w e l c o m i n g and attractive environment. L e t us list the ways: C W B has built Seattle's newest and only waterfront park that extends beyond the shoreline onto L a k e U n i o n . Admission - the cost is zero, because everyone deserves to visit Seattle's internal waterways. It can't be any cheaper. SailNow! our sailing instruction program provides basic s a i l i n g instruction on traditional boats at affordable rates, with volunteer instructors who simply enjoy teaching. A n d they don't yell.
FROSTBITE
for a few thousand kids each year in hand tools,
POTLATCH
By Michael Houtz
wood w o r k i n g , and naval architecture. T h e law o f averages indicates that someday someone w i l l
All Aboard, our s a i l i n g and boatshop s k i l l s program for disadvantaged youth. Several days a week year round, homeless teenagers take " A l l A b o a r d " . F r o m June to A u g u s t additional teenagers facing difficult life situations also come for instruction. A l l the students receive full s c h o l arships.
family-best d u r i n g this year's Frostbite Potlatch.
say, "it all started here."
W h i l e low dark clouds scud across a gray sky Cast Off gives free rides on summer week-
and stormy winds r o i l L a k e U n i o n into frothy
ends in our larger sailboats and more exotic row.
streamers, the Center for W o o d e n Boats is a snug
paddle and engine powered vessels.
harbor for little kids, babies, dogs, and g r o w n -
AS#1 a K - 8 public school is a long time
Sail Away Challenge. These sailing c l i n ics are done in cooperation with S k i For A l l . for people with developmental and physical d i s a b i l i ties. The weekend ends with a race and awards. T h e charge is n o m i n a l . Bailey Boushay House is a c l i n i c and H o s pice for people with A I D S . Every Thursday afternoon, year r o u n d their van b r i n g s B a i l e y Boushay clients for a s a i l i n g , outing at C W B . If
partner with C W B . K i d s from kindergarten o n
In the boatshop, a barrel-chested w o o d burning stove keeps the inside at a cozy paint-
licet (6) of 9 1/2 foot C l a n c y S a i l i n g skiffs were
d r y i n g temperature w h i l e classical music plays
built by AS#1 7th and 8th graders the past 3
quietly. T h e boat shop's paint-splattered planked
years. Those grades learn to sail the Clancies.
floor is rainbowed w i t h speckles worthy of a
They even formed their own yacht club!
Jackson Pollack canvas.
School Field trips. Every museum marches
" P a i n t i n g boats is therapeutic," says Steve
the kids around the exhibits. In our case the tour
K e n d a l l , sitting on a stool up near the bow of a
is around L a k e U n i o n in one of our classic boats.
Beetle Cat. He carefully brushes white primer
The Library. Many of the library visitors
just talk about boats and sailing in the Boathouse.
first envisioned C W B as a place to get sweaty in
We offer t h i s as a p u b l i c service to B a i l e y
a traditional p u l l i n g boat, or wet with spray in a
B o u s h a y - there is no charge.
good old sailing boat. Then they got that out of
all day program in J u l y and August for middle school youths in sailing and marlinspike s k i l l s .
ups.
get a yearly sail in our Bristol Bay gillnetter. A
the weather is bad. we do marlinspike work or
Summer in the City. This is a week long,
The Center for W o o d e n Boats showed its
come to C W B with their degree from MIT and
their system, and learned the j o y of thumbing through a 1930's Rudder magazine or the latest WoodenBoat.
onto the prow, pausing between daubs to scrutinize his work, and occasionally contributing a libation to the Jackson Pollack floor. B a c k at the stern. Per Steen Jurgensen. gently puffing his pipe, sandpapers a tiller arched like a cat's back. He and Steve talk about just things and boats as they go about their painting and sanding with an easy manner born of l o n g habit. G r o w n men with
At the week's end the kids have mastered cat-
The Coffee pot. This is the place to come
boats and sloops and made their o w n canvas ditty
and hear true confessions about maritime adven-
bag. Scholarships are available, and the class is
tures. We don't put anything illegal in the cof-
affordable.
fee, but you'd never guess it hearing the tales at the Boathouse.
cars, they c o u l d have been anywhere. T o d a y , this boat shop is where they choose to be. Over in the boathouse, party goers are gathering. T h e trick to having a good party is having good hosts, and that's L e s l i e and V e r n . T h e y do
Kids Day. E v e n year, on a Sunday during the S p r i n g S c h o o l break. C W B gives free rides
Third Friday Speaker Series. T h i s goes
the thousand-and-one things needed to keep a
in our sailboats, powerboats, and r o w i n g boats
back to February 1976. in a funky o l d houseboat
smooth-running party. In the course of the day.
to kids with an adult c o m p a n i o n .
under the A u r o r a B r i d g e , Every month except
Leslie w i l l do everything from pump out boats,
December, some one of wit and w i s d o m talks
to answer v i s i t o r ' s questions,
about maritime technologies or adventure. A n d
children's wooden b l o c k s under the Christmas
its always free.
tree (just to provide company for a v i s i t i n g tod-
Friday Forum.
S a i l i n g i n s t r u c t i o n for
K e l l o g M i d d l e S c h o o l . N o Charge Toy Boatbuilding.
to play w i t h
dler, or course). Her Wheaten Terriers. Rose and
W e wish we took a
Cheap dates. W e created one o f Seattle's
patent on that. It first began at our first W o o d e n
W i l l y , two canine tumbleweeds w h i r l i n g to and
most unique cultural, recreational and social en-
Boat Festival, in July 1977. Since this has be-
fro. have wonderful fun as the o f f i c i a l C W B
vironments. A n d its cheap. Often free. Such a
come a ritual at the Festival as w e l l as spring and
Greeting Committee, sometimes even offering
deal!
babies a chance to kiss a c o l d wet nose.
winter sessions. T h i s is probably the entry level
- D i c k Wagner
V e r n . looking trim in a jaunty white officer's cap. navy-blue sweater, and white pants, sets up his Concertmate electronic keyboard on a steamer trunk in the main room. T h e Concertmate provides h i m with an entire s y m p h o n y orchestra: violins, pipe-organs, choirs—and any other noise y o u can think of—peals and blares and tinkles galore, even insect buzzing and space noises. " A t home. I w h i l e away the hours p l a y i n g and experimenting with the sounds—my neighbors just hate m e ! " By 2 p.m.. some stout hearts are ready to challenge w i n d and lake. M i k e S e y m o u r chauffeurs party-goers around the lake in Topgallant. V e r n takes out the Hackercraft for a spin, and C h u c k Edwards, covered from head to toes in y e l l o w Nor'westers, sallies out in Sea Wind, a Blanchard 3 3 ' , with his family. W h e n they dock. Karen, his wife, says the weather made for great sailing. T h e day ends with little kids, babies and grown-ups breaking bread together at a buffet and listening to S w i n g Era tapes as the w i n d gusts outside. In the warm kitchen. L e s l i e and V e r n serve u p hearty h e l p i n g s o f k i l l e r c h i l i and cornbread. V e n t ' s Legendary Paella, and smoked
H O K U L E ' A VISITS S E A T T L E
BOATBUILDER'S CLEARINGHOUSE
F r o m time i m m e m o r i a l , the P o l y n e s i a n people have made voyages throughout the South Pacific using the stars and ocean currents to navigate. Hokule'a, a double hull Hawaiian v o y a g i n g canoe, has been retracing these voyages and navigation techniques since 1976. T h i s has been documented by National Geographic. Hokule'a w i l l cruise the West Coast in 1995 for the first time, and w i l l make C W B the first port June 1-4. During the Summer. Hokule'a w i l l also visit several other west coast sites from V a n c o u v e r Island to San D i e g o . C A . The goals of this voyage are to foster the understanding of Polynesian Seafaring heritage and conduct cultural exchanges with indigenous people who depend on the ocean for survival. Hokule'a is owned by the B i s h o p M u s e u m , displayed at the H a w a i i M a r i t i m e Center and operated by the Polynesian V o y a g i n g Society. The vessel w i l l be available for inspection and the crew w i l l be available to talk about their experiences
The Center for W o o d e n Boats has always been a big supporter of our local W o o d e n Boatbuilders. We forward requests for builders almost daily. We want all the boatbuilders to consider The Center as a partner in crime. Several years ago. the Center published a directory of Northwest Boatbuilders. The copies have long since sold out and our office copy is so worn, and dog-eared that it is time to make another. We know some new boatbuilders in the area, and some on our o l d list have retired or moved
We w i l l also have
small section for
marine trades like rigging, and traditional sailmaking. We w i l l make this list available to any one that calls or asks for a c o p y . E v e r y day s o m e o n e c a l l s l o o k i n g for a builder, for private boats, stage props, and who knows what else. The j o b s are usually passed out to boatbuilders on the tip of our brain, so in addition to sending your name, address, and a 50 word description of y o u r work, we encourage builders to stop in and make yourself k n o w n .
salmon in a heavenly cucumber sauce, all washed
Also we would like to offer builders a place
d o w n with apple pie, hot coffee and sodas. A
for launching parties, and perhaps even week-
warm cheery ending on a c o l d gray day.
long exhibit!?. T a l k to L e s l i e or Roger for open times and limitations.
CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
MARINE SKILLS W O R K S H O P S
EVERY 3RD FRIDAY
A L L YEAR
C W B THIRD F R I D A Y S P E A K E R SERIES
DAY IN T H E SUMMER!)
8
L E A R N TO "SAIL NOW!"
P.M. CWB BOATHOUSE Each month C W B finds a speaker o f wit
and experience to talk about his or her special knowledge. It is also an opportunity for C W B members to meet one another and the s t a l l . Refreshments served.
JANUARY 20.1994 (FRIDAY)
FEE:
ROUND
(CLASSES EVERY
S125 PER PERSON (INCLUDES A
ONE-YEAR CWB
MEMBERSHIP)
11 &/OR 1:30 SATURDAY &/OR SUNDAY Students w i l l learn to sail classic boats in one session of classroom work and four (or more) sessions of hands-on instruction in our small boats, no more than three students per instructor.
MAPS OF T H E ANCIENT SEA KINGS 8:00 P.M. CWB BOATHOUSE Professor Richard Warren teaches the History of Technology at MIT. Warren has done ex-
Students w i l l graduate when able to sail a variety of keel, centerboard, sloop and catboats by instinct. Y o u may begin any Saturday. space permitting. Please call ahead for reservations.
tensive research about the accurate charts of parts of Greenland, Antarctica and South A m e r i c a that existed before C o l u m b u s . He w i l l give a slide talk on the possible origins of a culture that had the technical ability to voyage and chart 1 0 , 0 0 0
For the student who is only free on weekdays, or prefers to have one-on-one instruction, we continue to offer i n d i v i d u a l lessons ($20 per hour) on weekdays. C a l l for an appointment.
years ago. A n d they d i d n ' t come from Mars.
FEBRUARY 17, 1994 (FRIDAY) TRADITIONAL BOATBUILDING
FREQUENT WEEKENDS A D V A N C E D SAILING SEMINARS FEE: VARIABLE
and were largely responsible for launching a new hand-troll fishery in Southeastern A l a s k a . . . F i s h ermen w o u l d buy a pair of oars in K e t c h i k a n , come to Metlakatla in the morning and say. "John. I'd like to have a 14-foot boat, and I'd like to have it this e v e n i n g . ' " (Excerpts from the D a v i s M o n o g r a p h . C W B ) T h e instructor is a nationally recognized boat builder and designer and has run dozens o f C W B W o r k s h o p s . B a s i c w o o d working skills are required. M a x i m u m 7 students.
M A R C H 11, 1995 (SATURDAY) BASIC WOODWORKING SATURDAY 9:00 - 5:00 CWB BOATSHOP F E E : $40/$45 INSTRUCTOR:
C H A R L I E MASTRO
An introduction to the art and use of w o o d w o r k i n g tools. C h a r l i e shows y o u how to do the basics: sharpening and maintenance of your tools and simple joint m a k i n g . His genial manner and teaching style w i l l have y o u using w o o d w o r k ing tools like a pro in no time at a l l . L i m i t e d to 6 students.
M A R C H 25,
1995 (SATURDAY)
PLANE MAKING & CHISEL USE F E E : $70/$75
IN JAPAN 8:00 P.M. CWB BOATHOUSE D o u g l a s B r o o k s , boatbuilder, writer and
O u r A d v a n c e d S a i l i n g Seminars are scheduled on frequent weekends all summer long. The
8:00 A . M . - 5.00
P.M. C W B BOATSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: C H A R L I E MASTRO
weekend seminars are overnight and include
teacher has made two extensive research trips to
navigation and cruising techniques. These classes
Students each w i l l create their o w n planes
A s i a , documenting boatbuilding i n C h i n a . K o -
are open to all graduates of S a i l N O W ! and s a i l -
under the guidance of the tool maestro himself.
rea, and Japan.
ors w i t h basic s k i l l s .
He w i l l g i v e a slide talk o n the state o f
Contact the Center for
Charlie w i l l cover the basics of the blade - sharp-
Wooden Boats to sign up for the next available
e n i n g and m a i n t e n a n c e - and lead the class
seminar.
through the intricacies of shaping and forming
wooden boatbuilding in Japan ranging from dugout canoes to yachts.
the body of the plane and inserting the blade.
B r o o k s has found that
Each student w i l l take home a tool that w i l l last a
w o o d e n b o a t b u i l d i n g , one o f J a p a n ' s oldest
F E B R U A R Y 4 & 5 (SATURDAY & SUN-
crafts, is now in its t w i l i g h t of existence.
DAY)
lifetime. L i m i t e d to 6 students.
LOFTING WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 26. 1995 (SUNDAY) MID-WINTER
POTLATCH
This is one of our 4 membership gatherings, but open to all guests of members too. The purpose is to show o f f our collections, give a run d o w n on our plans and have some recreational sailing.
M e m b e r s and guests are w e l c o m e to
bring their boats. There w i l l be a pot luck d i n -
F E E : $115/$125
SPRINGTIME (RESCHEDULED)
8:30 A . M . - 5:30 P.M. CWB BOATHOUSE
THE
INSTRUCTOR:
SKILLS A CRUISE ABOARD "ZODIAC" LEAVES CWB 9:00 A . M . F E E : S325/$375 INSTRUCTORS:
ERIC H V A L S O E
Students w i l l loft a classic D a v i s boat from a table of offsets.
T h i s workshop w i l l enable
students to read plans and understand the arcane mysteries of bevels, rabbet lines, deductions and
A t 1 p . m . there w i l l be the opportunity to meet C W B ' s B o a r d of Trustees, hear about our current status and future plans. D u r i n g dinner we w i l l announce the w i n ner of the Volunteer of the Y e a r A w a r d .
PEOPLE
AND
THEIR
S T E V E & DOROTHY PHILIPP
construction drawings. T h i s class is highly recommended as a prerequisite for our boatbuilding workshops. L i m i t e d to 6 students.
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, c u l -
ner. A $5 donation is requested for the use of our boats.
SALISH
ture and crafts of the Salish people under the tuFEBRUARY
11-19 (SATURDAY - SUN-
telage of Steve and Dorothy P h i l i p p . who have
DAY)
lived among the Salish People for more than 60
C A R V E L WORKSHOP - DAVIS BOAT
years. No one can convey the rich lore of Salish
F E E : $550/$600
work, play and ingenuity better than Steve and
8:30 A . M . - 5:30 P.M. CWB BOATSHOP INSTRUCTOR:
ERIC H V A L S O E
Students w i l l b u i l d the classic 16' D a v i s Boat featured in our monograph. The D a v i s Boats were a double-ended A l a s k a fisherman's boat. "Three generations of Tsimshian Indians built the finest little boats y o u can imagine in Metlakatla. A l a s k a . . . The boats were an immediate sensation 6
D o r o t h y . Y o u ' l l learn native s k i l l s such as making 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 seum, and perhaps even be treated to Steve's m a n d o l i n mastery.
A l l meals and w o r k s h o p
materials are included. Departing from and returning to C W B . L i m i t e d to 20 students.
MAY 20TH (SATURDAY) RIGGING AS IF IT M A T T E R S W I T H
J U L Y 22 & 29 (SATURDAYS)
APRIL 8-13 (SATURDAY - THURSDAY) MAINE GUIDE C A N O E WORKSHOP
BRION TOSS
NIQUES
F E E : $360/400
FEE:
8:30 A . M . - 5 P . M .
EACH
DAY
$100/$110
SAND CASTING AND
FOUNDRY
TECH-
10 A.M. - 4 P.M. CWB BOATHOUSE AND
CWB
9 A . M . - 6 P.M. CWB BOATSHOP INSTRUCTOR: BRION TOSS AND ASSISTANT
NORTHWEST SEAPORT F E E : $40/$50 INSTRUCTOR: PROF. PAUL FORD
Students w i l l b u i l d a classic c a n v a s - o n w o o d canoe. A l i f e l o n g M a i n e resident. Jerry Stelmok is the premier builder of this type of canoe, has written the definitive book on canvas and w o o d canoe b u i l d i n g and has taught several classes on the subject. Students must have w o o d w o r k i n g experience. M a x i m u m 6 students.
Master rigger and author Brion loss unlocks the secrets of tuning, double-braid s p l i c i n g , rigging fundamentals i n c l u d i n g design, fabrication, maintenance and more and adds one more i m portant element: fun. Innovative, easy-to-remember techniques w i l l help y o u learn knots and spIices specifically adapted to modern-day applications and materials. Sail plans, examination of boats in the water and a sort of "mob m i m e " w i l l help you understand the nature and intensity of the forces that act on rigs and how g o o d rigs translate those forces into boat speed, l i m i t e d to 18
Basic foundry k n o w - h o w w i l l be covered in the first session Students w i l l cast simple forms. The second session w i l l i n v o l v e more complex casting Students w i l l also learn how to b u i l d a cheap, but effective foundry L i m i t e d to 12 students.
BOATSHOP INSTRUCTOR:
JERRY S T E L M O K
APRIL 14-21 (FRIDAY - FRIDAY) CANOE
RESTORATION
WORKSHOP
F E E : $360/400 8:30 A . M . - 5 P . M .
EACH
DAY
CWB
URDAY - SUNDAY) ERIC DOW'S C A R V E L BOATBUILDING WORKSHOP F E E : $550/5600 8:30 A . M . TO 5:30 P.M. C W B BOATSHOP
BOATSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: ERIC DOW
INSTRUCTOR:
JERRY S T E L M O K
We plan to find a canoe that needs a new canvas, a few new ribs, and planks and a maybe even a new stem. T h e n fix it. Everyone who has or appreciates true classic w o o d and canvas canoes should k n o w how to fix them. If y o u have
J U L Y 15, 1995 (SATURDAY) INTRODUCTION TO M E T A L L U R G Y F E E : $25/$30 9 A . M . - 3 P.M.
CWB BOATHOUSE
INSTRUCTOR: PROF. PAUL FORD K i n d s and properties of alloys. Heat treat-
a canoe that needs f i x i n g , maybe yours can be
ment for ferrous and nonferrous metals.
the class project.
workshop provides information helpful for any-
This
one doing forging or casting. It is especially valuAPRIL 14, 1995 (SATURDAY) STRIP P L A N K K A Y A K SEMINAR WITH
able for students interested in the Casting W o r k shop w h i c h follows on July 22 & 29,
PAUL FORD F E E : $25/$30 9 A . M . - 3 P.M. C W B BOATHOUSE INSTRUCTOR:
PROF. PAUL FORD
T h e instructor is experienced in strip b u i l d ing and effectively provides students with the technical information needed - in a seminar session - to enable them to b u i l d their own kayak using the strip planked method.
APRIL 29, 1995 (SATURDAY) REBECCA
SEPTEMBER 23-OCTOBER 1, 1995 (SAT-
WITTMAN'S
BRIGHTWORK
SEMINAR F E E : $100/$125 9:00AM - 3:00PM C W B B O A T H O U S E Rebecca W i t t m a n . author of the definitive work on B r i g h t w o r k , is a longtime member of the Center for W o o d e n Boats. She w i l l provide up to 30 students w i t h six hours of the best i n formation available on varnish products, techniques, and properties.
T h i s class w i l l be the
springboard from w h i c h she plans an updated edition of her book, so plan on cutting edge i n formation. Rebecca has not taught this class for several years, so we anticipate this class filling early.
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The instructor is a B r o o k l i n , M a i n e boat builder with extensive experience in building traditional wooden boats and teaching others how to do so. The class w i l l build a carvel planked dinghy 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 1. Basicw o o d w o r k i n g skills required (See May 11,1995): class limited to 7 students.
CLASSIFIEDS T h e 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 S A L E : 17' 1945 M u k i l t e o . C e d a r on O a k frames + 2 veneers cedar c o l d molded over planks, and glass over cedar. 9hp W i s c o n s i n IB and spare engine and parts. A l l bronze hardware. EZ Loader trailer. $2500 Jim 776-5071 U . S . N a v y utility boat, w o o d h u l l . N o engine, no house, ready for conversion. 50x14 $10,500. C a l l Mark F r e e m a n 632-0152 Shop tools: 3-1/2" slick $70. K u n z h o l l o w face spokeshave $20. Stanley R o u n d face spokeshave $20, Stanley flat face spokeshave $20.
3 hp Seagull short shaft. Zero hours after complete refurbishing by dealer $300. Robert C o x . 1206 Concannon B l v d . . L i v e r m o r e . C A 94550-6002 (510) 606 5611 Beautiful Classic cedar strip and fiberglass 17' canoe. Contact D o n Baker 883-2312. M a k e offer. Built by B o b Ruchy - B l a c k D i a m o n d . Classic O l d T o w n Sport Boat, approximately
O l d wooden boat with cuddy cabin 2 0 ' or less to be used dry as a "play boat" for kids. C o n d i t i o n not important. C a l l Jack at (206) 322-5391
35 years old. Length 11 feet 9 inches. Boat kept under cover. Interior ribs and planking in good condition. Transom cracked: repairable. $1500 obo. P h i l i p K o h l , (206) 385-7467
M o d e l sailing boats sloop or ketch style- o l d or new. 2 feet to 8 feet l o n g with sails. A l s o w o u l d like to c o m m i s s i o n someone to build me
1955 14' Norseman Runabout. Oak deck, seats floor, mahogany gunwale. 50 hp Merc (rebuilt) frailer (206) 862-8077
A l l Steel bevel $15, Stanley#78 Rabbet Plane $65. Stanley B u l l n o s e plane $30. B a i l e y #5-1/2 $45, B a i l e y #4 Corrugated sole $55. Sergeant -
WANTED:
M a r k e d #407 2 " x 8 " sole 1 5/8" iron $75. T o n y Brent 7813 First A v e N W , Seattle. W A
elements and prevent costly maintenance of our boats. We w i l l also accept donations toward the cost of b u y i n g materials. C W B
9 8 1 1 7 ( 2 0 6 ) 783-0228.
Boat Covers to protect out boats from the
382-2628 2 6 ' Sierra Class S l o o p Makai B u i l d e r : M o n s o n in 1958, Designer: B e n Seaborn. H u l l : Red Cedar/Bent Oak. S a i l away price at $9995. C a l l E d 764-5032
Information about Bristol B a y Gillnetters. Practical info on repowering, rig conversions and sound hulls for sale. Please contact: Christopher P o m p e l . Giant C i r c l e . W a l d r o n . W A 98297
Weather station for C a m a Beach: w i n d direction, velocity, gust indicator: barometer, wet/dry bulb thermometer. Barograph preferred to barometer. C W B 382-2628
three, seven or eight foot sail boats models. Phone- M a r y Jasper (808) 822-1703 or write to 2752 N o k e k u l a C r . L i h u e . H I 96766