Shavings Volume 25 Number 1 (January 2004) by The Center for Wooden Boats

Volume XXV Number 1

J A N U A R Y 2004

ISSN 0734-0680 1992 CWB

The Center for Wooden Boats Shavings is published bimonthly by The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley Street, Seattle, WA 98109 phone 206.382.2628 fax 206.382.2699 To learn more about CWB, please visit our Web site at www.cwb.org

O ur M ission To provide a community center where maritime history comes alive and our small craft heritage is preserved and passed along to future generations.

CWB ANNUAL REPORT

By Dick Wagner

CWB Staff Dick Wagner Founding Director Betsy Davis Executive Director Casey Gellermann Public Services Manager Julie Mae Muiderman Development Manager Lauren Kuehne Volunteer Coordinator Laurie Leak Office Manager Patrick Gould Dockmaster Nancy Ries Visitor Services Manager Doug Weeks Facility and Workshop Manager

Board of Trustees Alex Bennett Caren Crandell David Dolson Brandt Faatz George Galpin Ken Greff Gary Hammons David Kennedy Andrea Kinnaman

Stephen Kinnaman Mindy Koblenzer Lori O'Tool Janet Martin Pike Powers Bill Van Vlack Trip Zabriskie Kate Holmes, Intern

Design and production of Shavings by CWB volunteer Heidi Hackler of Dolphin Design, www.dolphindesignstudio.com, 206.789.2558. Printing by Olympus Press, www.olypress.com.

Photo credit: Shawn Murphy

We are a place with about 150 wooden boats of historical significance. Our organization is named The Center for Wooden Boats. Why is “Wooden Boats” the last part of our title and “Center” the first? The answer is public benefits. What value would there be to a collection if no one sees it? The more people that can access our collection and the more they learn its significance the more value it provides. The “Center” of our title stands for free admission, viewing access every day by everybody. It means programs where people, even families, can learn of maritime heritage by doing. It means a place where visitors leave here with long lasting memories of a fun, exciting experience, new found skills, a spliced line, toy boat or bronze oarlock they made, and sometimes, a plateau of self confidence they never dreamed they would reach. The Center for Wooden Boats is a vital and living museum. Our programs are ever expanding, responding to public demand. If they come, we will build it. Here is a review of public benefits we provided in our Oct 02-Sept 03 fiscal year.

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Workshops or Seminars on Maritime Heritage Skills

Three Oarmaking classes, two Basic Navigation classes, three Historic Navigation classes, How to Buy a Wooden Boat, four Aleut Ikyak Construction classes, Sand Casting, Basic Knots, Sennit Knotting, Monkey Fist Knotting, Coverings Knotting,

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Aleut Paddle Making, five Lofting classes, Lapstrake Construction, three Carvel Strake Construction, Basic Woodworking, Basic Boatbuilding, three Forging classes, Shaving Horse Construction, three Half Model classes, Sign Board Carving, Tool Making, three Skiff Construction classes, two N.W. Native American Paddle Construction classes and Canvas on Cedar Canoe Construction. We provided sailing instruction to approximately 300 adults and 200 youth, in classic wooden boats. Two new educational events were presented which will be annual occurrences- A Classic Trawler Meet in April and a Classic Speedboat Show in July. The 1900 era Biloxi oyster schooner Lavengro was on exhibit in July and August, providing free tours and sunset sails. The replica early 1800’s clipper schooner Lynx gave free tours and day sails in September. CWB hosted the 4th annual Pirate Cup Regatta for pond models, Sail Away Challenge, a sailing regatta for physically disabled people and the Norm Blanchard Wooden One Design Regatta. We gave free sailing lessons to homeless teenagers and sailing outings to people afflicted with AIDS. Free rides on our traditional sailing vessels and our 1906 steam launch were given to 2040 visitors. Our livery fleet was used by 5,182 people.

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Youth tours at CWB include at least the experiences of teams paddling a 26’ Aleut Umiak and individuals making their own toy boat. We gave 132 youth tours including 45 schools from pre-school to high school, also, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Community Centers, Family Shelters, YMCA’s, Day Care, Boys and Girls Clubs. In addition, navigation was taught to students from Ingraham and Garfield High Schools, Arbor School, Wellington and Viewridge Elementary Schools and 4 sessions to GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science) CWB also provide boatbuilding and sailing instruction to Lakeside High School. We provided sailing instruction to Orion School, CWB Summer in the City, Youth Care, Volunteer Youth Corps, Edmonds Home School Resource Center, Morningside Academy, and South Lake High School. Pond model construction was done by 7th and 8th graders from AS #1 and a boat was built by Meany Middle School students.

Photo credit: Rebecca Bohlman

Advance sailing in Puget Sound for 13-18 year olds was provided in CWB’s Adventure Bound program CWB had interns from AS #1 and Youth Volunteer Corps during their summer vacation. Family boatbuilding was done by 12 teams of youth and adults. Toy boatbuilding was provided to approximately 800 youth at the Seattle Boatshow, Maritime Days Festival, Wooden Boat Festival and Captain Christmas events. An total of 1758 youth were served at CWB and 541 off site. They were 1533 pre-school and primary youth, 536 secondary and 203 post secondary.

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CWB ANNUAL REPORT Photo credit: Shawn Murphy

The Wooden Boat Festival

The 26th Annual Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival drew about 10,000 visitors. Besides about 150 diverse wooden boats there were many special features. Five families built, rigged, and launched Union Bay Skiffs. Quick and Daring Boatbulding was a popular and self descriptive event, hundreds of kids built toy boats and lots of people took free rides in lots of boats. First time happenings included The Traditional Small Craft Associationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; boats and Photo credit: Shawn Murphy

Photo credit: Shawn Murphy

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the rides they provided, the 90th birthday party for the 101â&#x20AC;&#x2122; schooner Adventuress, a show of maritime art covering a basketball court sized area and displays and talks on the traditional boats of Thailand. The people who came to CWB found a galaxy of maritime heritage orbiting around them. They perused and participated, gained life skills and self-esteem. The peace, pleasure and education we provided were exactly what our mission and its core moral and ethical values intended. The center of the Center were the people. It was a good year.

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Maritime Skills

Marine Carving

(Nameboards, Banners & Nautical Details) Site: TBA February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2004(Saturdays & Sundays) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fee: $190 members, $200 nonmembers Instructor: Rich Kolin

Under the guidance of instructor Rich Kolin, students will learn to design, layout, and carve nameboards, banners or seat rests for a boat or home. Before the class, students will receive both a tool list and a copy of Jay Hanna’s Sign Carving Handbook. Tools will be available for those without them. Limited to 8.

Lofting Workshop Site: TBA February 21 & 22, 2004(Saturday – Sunday) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fee: $115 members, $125 nonmembers Instructor: Rich Kolin

Students will loft a classic boat from a table of offsets. This workshop will 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. Limited to 6.

Caulking CWB, Lake Union February 28, 2004 (Saturday) 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Fee: $40 members, $45 non-members Instructor: Tim Regan

Tim Regan is a world renowned caulker. He will explain and demonstrate the techniques of examining a boat to determine the extent of repair and caulking required. Yes, the leaking may be a symptom of faulty fastenings and rotten frames. Tim will also deal with the tools and caulking materials needed. He will guide the student in reefing and caulking both hull and deck. A tight wooden boat is a strong boat. The caulking compressed the planks and adds stiffness to the hull. Limited to 12.

Skiff Building Workshop Site: TBA March 6-8, 13-15 & 20-22, 2004 (Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fee: $600 members, $650 nonmembers Instructor: Rich Kolin

Rich Kolin, an experienced designer, builder and instructor will lead the class in building a classic 18’ lapstrake-sided, flat-bottom skiff. A copy of Kolin’s book on skiff building, Building Heidi, is included in the tuition. Limited to 7.

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Oarmaking Workshop

April 3 &4, 2004 (Saturday & Sunday) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fee: $110 members, $120 nonmembers Instructor: Rich Kolin

Students will learn the design elements of good oars and build both straight blade and spoon oars under the guidance of instructor Rich Kolin. Limited to 8.

Building A Sail Rig

Site: TBA May 22-25, 2004 (Saturday –Tuesday) 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Fee: $165 members, $175 non-members Instructor:Rich Kolin

In this class students will build the sailing rig for a carvel planked sail boat. This will include building spars, rudder and dagger board.

Marine Carving

Halfmodel Workshop Site: TBA April 10 & 11, 2004 (Saturday & Sunday) 9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fee: $115 members, $125 nonmembers Instructor: Rich Kolin

The old way of traditional art: Shape a half model of a hull and from those lines scale up and build a boat. Countless schooners, skiffs, smacks and others were thus crafted. The new way 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 hull. In two consecutive days, Rich Kolin, an experienced boat builder, will teach students how to bring a great boat from plans to the fireplace mantle. Limited to 6.

Carvel Lofting Workshop Site: TBA April 17, 18 & 19, 2004(Saturday , Sunday & Monday) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fee: $165 members, $175 nonmembers Instructor: Rich Kolin

Carvel Boat Building Workshop Site: TBA May 3-7, 10-14, 2004 (Monday-Friday) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fee: $600 members, $650 nonmembers Instructor: Rich Kolin

(Nameboards, Banners & Nautical Details) Site: TBA June 5, 6, 12 &13 2004(Saturdays & Sundays) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fee: $190 members, $200 nonmembers Instructor: Rich Kolin

The Eight Knot Classes This is a progressive series that provides comprehensive know-how in basic & ornamental knot work and marlinspike seamanship. The classes vary from 2-6 hours. Some classes have 3-4 sessions. The series will provide over 40 hours of instruction. Cost of the series is $200 members, $250 non members. Individual classes cost varies depending on the time. All are on Saturdays. Class 1

Knots

March 13

Class 2

Rigging Basics

April 10

Class 3

Monkey Fist

May 15

Class 4

Boarding Mat

June 12

Class 5

Hitching & Covers Sept. 18

Class 6

Ditty Bag on Canvas Bucket Oct. 9

Class 7

Rope Fenders

Class 8

Sea Chest Beckets Dec. 17

Nov. 13

Knots CWB Lake Union March 13, 2004 (Saturday) 10:30am-2:30pm Fee: $30 members, $35 non members Instructor: Dennis Armstrong

Dennis, a master knot-tyer will take you back to the days when all ships were sail powered and all rigging was fiber issue. This class will deal with the different traditional working knots and their uses.

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Workshops

Oarmaking Workshop April 3 &4, 2004 (Saturday & Sunday) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fee: $110 members, $120 nonmembers Instructor: Rich Kolin

Students will learn the design elements of good oars and build both straight blade and spoon oars under the guidance of instructor Rich Kolin. Limited to 8.

Halfmodel Workshop Site: TBA April 10 & 11, 2004 (Saturday & Sunday) 9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fee: $115 members, $125 nonmembers Instructor: Rich Kolin

Carvel Lofting Workshop

Site: TBA April 17, 18 & 19, 2004(Saturday , Sunday & Monday) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fee: $165 members, $175 nonmembers Instructor: Rich Kolin

Carvel Boat Building Workshop Site: TBA May 3-7, 10-14, 2004 (Monday-Friday) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fee: $600 members, $650 nonmembers Instructor: Rich Kolin

Rich Kolin, an experienced designer, builder and instructor will lead the class in building a carvel planked boat. A copy of Greg Rossel’s book, Building Small Boats, is included in the tuition. Limited to 7.

Building a Sail Rig

Site: TBA May 22-25, 2004 (Saturday –Tuesday) 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Fee: $165 members, $175 non-members Instructor:Rich Kolin

In this class students will build the sailing rig for a carvel planked sail boat. This will include building spars, rudder and dagger board.

Marine Carving (Nameboards, Banners & Nautical Details) Site: TBA June 5, 6, 12 &13 2004(Saturdays & Sundays) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fee: $190 members, $200 nonmembers Instructor: Rich Kolin

Toolmaking Workshop Site: TBA June 19 & 20, 2004 (Saturday – Sunday) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fee: $125 members, $135 nonmembers Instructor: Rich Kolin

Under the guidance of a master boatwright, students will build their own smoothing plane and a carving knife that will provide a lifetime of use. Students will shape & heat-treat a piece of tool steel into a blade that will hold a razor edge. They also will learn to sharpen, use and maintain their masterpieces. Limited to 8. Class locations are listed directly beneath the class heading. The CWB Boathouse, Library and Workshop are all located at the South Lake Union CWB site. Until Cama Beach State Park opens, some Cama Beach workshops will be held at the Tulalip Bay shop of Rich Kolin, on the Tulalip Indian Reservation in Marysville. This location is approximately 40 minutes from Lake Union CWB. A map to the site will be sent to students after they register.

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NOTE: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register for all boatbuilding workshops; the balance is due no later than two weeks prior to the workshop. For all other workshops, prepayment in full reserves your place. Classes with fewer than four students will be canceled or postponed..

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NEWS FROM CAMA BEACH By Dick Wagner

I’ve been thinking a lot about the origin of language. It’s so fascinating to me, I’ve decided to devote myself to studying it as soon as I can clear up the Cama Beach project. So far, my studies of language origin have revealed the first spoken words. “Let’s have a meeting” or “let’s make a plan” are clearly the beginning of everything in the civilized world. How else would communities have been created?

Cama Beach is a good example. At Cama, we are creating a community, and the means is – guess what? – meetings and planning. Twelve years of meetings and planning. Cook sailed around the world with no charts in less time. Lewis and Clark trekked across unmapped land in less time. The Seven Years Wars doesn’t seem so long now. Here are some of the meeting and planning milestones in the creation of Cama Beach State Park and CWB at Cama: 1991: Dick Wagner is invited by the State Parks Commissioner to see Cama Beach and evaluate its potential as a park with on-water access; Dick recommends all existing buildings be retained and Cama be a living history Park. 1992: State Parks meets with CWB and family about recommending the acquisition of Cama Beach to the Legislature; CWB meets with State Parks to contribute to their Cama Business Plan; CWB creates own Business Plan.

1993: CWB and family review State Parks request of $2 million as Phase I of State acquisition; CWB has weekend Board retreat at Cama to confirm our commitment to Cama; CWB sur veys its membership and finds overwhelming support; CWB proposes a partial occupation of Cama; CWB gets interim agreement from State Parks. 1994: CWB meets with family to gain use of waterfront for summer-long youth program; Program receives Outstanding Community Service Award from Center for Career Alternatives. 1995: CWB meets with family to gain use of Cama for another youth program; Program and CWB gain article in Sunset Magazine; CWB participates with Parks and family in Master Plan of Cama Beach, funded by family. 1996: Master Plan including CWB accepted by State Parks. 1997: CWB meets with family and proposes

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summer long volunteer coordinator, funded by family; Volunteers do structural repair of Boathouse, wood shop and Boatkeepers cabin; CWB endorses Master Plan through public meetings and letters to legislators; Legislature approves $4.5 million for rehabilitation of existing Cama buildings and other new structures; Parks announces goal of opening in June, 1999. 1998: CWB creates another Business Plan; State Parks creates another Business Plan; A State Parks/CWB/family/Cama Beach Institute Advisory Team is formed. 1999: CWB’s part of team evaluating applications for the engineering, designing and permitting leading to opening of Cama; CWB and State Parks draft a Cooperative Agreement/Facility Lease. 2000: State Parks announces a $3 million shortfall; Cama Beach gets listed on National Register of Historic Sites. 2001-2003: Continued collaboration with Cama Advisory committee and more planning. Countless meetings have occurred and plans made. We have participated in retreats and workshops. Agendas, reports and letters have been written. Presentations have been made and interviews have been given. Who’s counting? It’s only the stuff of community making. In the end, it will be a special kind of place, encompassing the cultures of the first people of Cama, the logging of the last half of the 19th century, the recreation opportunities of the first half of the 20th century and the last best natural refuge in Puget Sound. A vital mix of many cultures and communities from before history to yesterday, will be formed in the first Washington State Park of the 21st century. I think.

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In the Beginning By Dick Wagner

On a cold, drippy day, with clouds clinging to the water of Puget Sound, the schooner Exact dropped anchor and discharged a disillusioned band of passengers on a lonely beach. These people were the founders of Seattle. At that moment began the City of Seattle and its bonding with boats. Boats are of the highest historical significance to Seattle. Pioneer Square, our most historic site, would not have occurred without the ships, brigs, barques and schooners – that carried away Yesler Mill’s fresh cut timbers. Boats and ships have played key roles in shaping the layout and character of this city, and yet this city has no place celebrating our maritime legacy. Those that don’t know our maritime past are missing the juiciest fruit on the history tree. There is exploration, adventure, ingenuity, endurance, courage, pride, sublime design and top rate craftsmanship in our maritime heritage. We are a city that knew native dugout canoes, lumber schooners, the Alaska gold rush, building of the battleship Nebraska, Pocock shells, SloMo Shun IV, the Mosquito fleet, yachts, trollers, gillnetters, halibut schooners, tug boats, boat liveries, and fishing derbies. The City of Seattle can capture the hearts and souls of all ages, economic ranges and ethnic backgrounds if it helps create a public participation, self-sustaining, organically growing maritime heritage center at the South Lake Union Park. This place, lets call it Seaport Seattle to imply a community within a community, will be the magnet of the park because of its ever changing activities, programs, events and exhibits. It will draw a wide spectrum of our citizens because all cultures are connected to boats from our primal past, when our ancestors gathered at the waterside, to now when crowds are drawn to see the Opening Day parade lead by historic vessels. In our heart of hearts we know Seattle as a maritime city. Seaport Seattle can be created through collaboration of the many maritime history related organizations of our city and region. CWB is in the process of planning partnerships, events, symposiums with heritage organizations, government agencies, community centers, schools, and youth programs. We are facing our last opportunity to utilize a dream site at South Lake Union and create a place that will preserve our indelible maritime legacy. It will cost more than a dinghy but less than a professional sports stadium. It will be a treasure that all can participate in. It will be a public benefit whose value is beyond count.

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Don’t Dawdle – Make a Model!

Get involved and learn how to make a ship model! Small, fun, creative classes are offered for all ages and skill levels – child to adult and beginners to advanced. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the art and technique of a very old craft. Meet modelers with years of experience ready to tell you all the secrets of how to make a ship model. You can sign on today at the Discovery Modelers Education Center, 206.282.0985 or discoverymodelers@yahoo.com. All classes are held in DMEC’s workshop in Room 239 of the Armory Building at South Lake Union Maritime Heritage Center (860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle). Classes are offered year-round. Here’s what’s coming up soon: January 31 (Saturday) 9 am – noon Ship Models for Kids of All Ages Chose your model from a great selection of kits, including a tugboat, fishing boats, sailboats and more. Then build and paint your boat (kids under 7 should be accompanied by an adult to assist them) and take it home. Fee (includes model kit and all supplies) $15 ($12 for second person from same family). Limited to 10. February 12 & 26 (Thursdays) 3:45 – 5pm Build a Radio Controlled Model Boat Randy Flodquist will instruct students in making a Springer Class hull for a radio controlled model. Class includes hull kit, instruction and information on obtaining radio controls (usually about $125). $30 for DMEC members, $35 for non-members. Build now and participate in the next Springer Fleet competition in April. February 21 (Saturday) 9 am – noon Chesapeake Bay Flattie Workshop This is the first of three sessions of the Chesapeake Bay Flattie workshop. Instructor Harvey Nobe will assist students in this basic kit suitable for those with beginning or intermediate skills. Fee of $75 for DMEC members and $80 for non-members includes kit, instruction and all materials. Limited to six students. February 28 (Saturday) 9 am – noon Ship Models for Kids of All Ages Chose your model from a great selection of kits, including a tugboat, fishing boats, sailboats and more. Then build and paint your boat (kids under 7 should be accompanied by an adult to assist them) and take it home. Fee of $15 includes model kit and all supplies ($12 for second person from same family). Limited to 10.

CLASSIFIEDS K AY D EE II for Sale!

“Kay Dee II” is arguably the most exquisite express cruiser ever made. Designed and built in 1925 by Quent Williams, Seattle furniture designer and builder and Commordore of Seattle Yacht Club. Always well maintained and totally made over in 1996 by Peter London. Double planked Port Orford cedar, 36'x8'-2", Volvo diesel can do 20 knots. $85,000 @ CWB 206.382.2628 cwb@cwb.org 1950 Lyman “Islander” 18' runabout utility 4-91 Graymarine “Sea Scout” inboard gas (original) good condition all around. Runs sweetly. $5900. 206.362.8610. Cruise the San Juans in a 1957 Alden Design Catboat – 90% restored – Gaff Rig – 2 CYL. Universal Engine. Sleeps two. Galley, Head. Call for info. $5,000/OBO 360.202.7214. Marine Plywood For Sale - All for $350 OBO. 206.362.8610 evenings & weekends. 12 sheets mahog. faced 3/8" 1 sheet mahog. faced ½” 2 sheets mahog. faced 1/8" 3 sheets fire faced 3/8" 1 sheet fir faced ½" Classified ads are available free of charge to CWB members. For nonmembers, the fee is $10/month. Ads will appear space permitting. If you would like an ad to appear in Shavings e-mail it to cwb@cwb.org attention Shavings Classifieds, or fax it to 206.382.2699. Make checks payable to The Center for Wooden Boats, and mail to 1010 Valley St., Seattle, WA 98109.

Wooden Boat Show at the Fieldstone Resort April 29, 30th and May 1, 2

The Fieldstone is a resort & conference center on a lake in the north Georgia mountains. For information: 706.896.9707, for reservations: 888.834.4409.

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Center for Wooden Boats Events Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival This year’s theme is “Experience the Craft.”

Our 28 th Boat Festival will be July 3-5, 2004, Saturday-Monday. This is an all points bulletin to potential exhibitors or demonstrators for this event. Do you have a wooden boat of good design, workmanship & condition, or items you would like to display involving the design, craftsmanship or handling of wooden boats? Do you have any related displays or demonstrations? If so please log on to our website www.cwb.org and fill out a registration form. Let us know if it is for a boat afloat, a boat on-shore, an on-shore exhibit, a vendor, or to be a Quick & Daring participant. Make your reservation early to get a choice location!

Third Friday Speaker Series Every 3rd Friday, 7 p.m. CWB Boathouse

Each month CWB finds a speaker of wit and experience to talk about his or her special knowledge. It is also an opportunity for CWB members to meet one another and the staff. Admission is free and refreshments are served (donations to cover costs are appreciated).

February 20, 2004 Barefoot at the Galapagos 7p.m. CWB Boathouse David Content, besides teaching sailing at CWB, sails his boat, Barefoot a fair bit. He has done more than 50,000 miles over the past 10 years, mostly in the South Pacific, including two trips to the Galapagos Islands. He stayed there 3 weeks the first time en route to Pitcairn Island, and almost 4 months the second trip, before leaving for Easter Island and beyond. David will talk about the guidelines of cruising to the Galapagos, the creation of the Galapagos, but mostly about the human inhabitants of these unique and mythical islands that were the catalyst for Darwin’s theory of evolution.

28 th Annual Auction and Celebration Feb. 28 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center! This year’s auction is shaping up to be an exciting evening. 100 tickets to the auction have already been sold, and when this went to print, the formal auction invitation had not even been mailed! If you would like to purchase tickets, contact Julie Mae, juliemae@cwb.org. Tickets are $75 a piece, and going fast. Get yours today! Have something you would like to donate to the auction? Donate on-line at our website: http:// www.cwb.org/AuctionDonation.htm. We need lots of auction items to make the event a success and you can help. We are looking for objects big and small! No reasonable donation will be refused! Here is a peek at some of the fabulous items that will be up for bid at the auction: Bill Biddle’s Famous Canoe Trip; 1,000 lbs. of Woodland Parks “Zoo Doo”; Flight Lessons in a Cessna 172 from Wings Aloft; Paella Making Workshop with Vern Velez; Original Works of Art by Luke Tornatzky & Pike Powers; CWB Boathouse with Catering For An Evening ; A Sunset Sail on the Betsy D Accompanied with Decedent Chocolate Deserts ; Glass Blowing Lesson for 6 people on Camano Island; Chestnut Sailing Canoe; A Chance to Name a CWB Boat; Frank Day Design Yacht Tender; Scenic flight over Puget Sound; Beautiful Earrings Designed especially for the Auction; Pond Model of the Pirate; Greenland Style Kayak. The room will be equipped with a new sound system which will make the evening even better! See you there!

Learn to "SailNOW!" Year Round, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Instructors: CWB Volunteers Fee: $300 per person (includes a one-year CWB membership, Student LogBook, the textbook The Complete Sailor, and practice line for knot-tying)

The SailNOW! Program offers adults a six-week (eight lesson) basic sailing course to learn seamanship and the craft of sail in a variety of classic boats. After successful completion of the course, you are welcome to sail and rent boats year round in the CWB Livery. Each course starts with a Saturday Shore School from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. After a morning classroom, Shore School includes an afternoon group sail in one of our larger keelboats. Two hour HANDS ON lessons are then available Saturday and Sunday at 11 am and 1:30 pm yearround, plus weekdays at 6 pm from April-August. These lessons are reserved at the time of registration. There are no more than two students per boat for HANDS ON lessons. Missed lessons may only be made up by sailing stand by during the course for which you are registered. All of our instructors are volunteers, committed to teaching the art of sailing and instilling confidence in a positive environment. Their experiences range from ocean cruising and racing to lake sailing and former graduates of SailNOW! Over 20 of our volunteers are US SAILING certified instructors. Available SailNOW! Course dates for 2004: January 31- March 6; March 6- April 10 ; April 10- May 15; May 15- June 19*; June 19-July 24*; July 24- August 28*; August 28- October 2; October 2-November 6; November 6-December 11 *Evening lessons are available during these dates.

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