Shavings Volume 27 Number 3 (May-June 2007) by The Center for Wooden Boats

The

C enter

for

WOODEN

B O A T S

SHAVINGS M A Y / J U N E 2 0 0 7

Transportation Options b y

The South Lake Union neighborhood is expected to grow with over 20,000 new residents and employees in the next decade – growth which may also send CWB annual visitor numbers to 200,000 – a good reason to start thinking about purchasing your South Lake Union condo so you can walk to CWB. If traffic and gas prices are already giving you the blues, and you don’t have the happy option of sailing to CWB from elsewhere on the lake, don’t despair! Grab your bus pass, hop on that bike, or set up a carpool with a friend or fellow volunteer. Here’s a round up of some ways to get to CWB without worrying about parking. The Bus Routes: On a King County Metro bus $1.25 (or $1.50 during peak commuting hours) buys you a transfer which is good for fare on as many buses as you can hop in the next two hours or so. (My record is six!) An integrated system with Sound Transit also applies the cost of your transfer towards fare on a Sound Transit bus, or the Sounder train. On the weekends, $2.50 is the cost for a day pass, good for all your rides, all day. There are eleven bus routes with stops within half a mile of The Center for Wooden Boats. Route 70 travels between the University District and 3rd Ave. Downtown stopping at Fairview and Aloha, just east of CWB. On nights and Sundays, routes 71, 72, & 73 also stop on Fairview as they go between Downtown and the University District. Just at the east side of Lake Union Park, route 17 stops at 8th & Westlake, on a route which takes it between Downtown and Ballard. The 17 Express goes a more direct route to Ballard which doesn’t pass Lake Union, but the local route runs all day, seven days a week. A little farther east, at Dexter & Roy, you can be picked up or dropped off by routes 16, 26, and 28. Route 16 runs through Wallingcontinued on page May/June 2007

o n n i e

o s h b a u g h

Inside This Issue:

FOUNDER’S REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 News from South Lake Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 News from Cama Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 upcoming workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Junior Sailors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Feed and Caring of CWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Shavings

T h e

C e n t e r

Volume XXVII Number 3 ISSN 0734-0680 1992 CWB

Shavings is published bimonthly by The Center for Wooden Boats 1010 Valley Street, Seattle, WA 98109 Phone: 206.382.2628 fax 206.382.2699

Our mission

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

CWB Staff

Betsy Davis Executive Director Dick Wagner Founding Director Courtney Bartlett Curriculum Specialist Jake Beattie Waterfront & Youth Programs Director Geoff Braden Shipwright in Residence Brenda Chrystie Development Manager Crystal Goodner Operations Assistant Patrick Gould Boat Sales Manager & Instructor Bonnie Loshbaugh Americorp Member, Docent Program Julia Makowski Sailing Instructor Katy Mathias Business Manager Erik Neumann Grantwriter Edel O’Connor Boatwright & Workshop Coordinator Greg Reed Livery Manager, Dockmaster Sāādūūts Artist in Residence Heron Scott Lead Boatwright Eldon Tam Operations Manager Adam Karpenske El Toro Maintenance Manager

Board of Trustees

Mark Barnard Stephen Kinnaman Alex Bennett David Loretta Caren Crandell Lori McKown Jim Compton Robert Merikle David Dolson Walt Plimpton Gary Hammons Chuck Shigley David Kennedy Denise Snow Andrea Kinnaman Bill Van Vlack Design and production of Shavings by CWB volunteer Heidi Hackler of Dolphin Design, www.dolphindesignstudio.com. Printed by Olympus Press, www.olypress.com.

Shavings

May/June 2007

f o r

W O O D E N

Founder’s B

i c k

As I write this on March 12, Seattle is in a civil war about waterfront transportation. The Alaskan Way Viaduct was damaged by the February 28, 2001 earthquake. Our Governor says she will only pay for a reborn viaduct not a tunnel. The Mayor says he will fight with his last breath for a waterfront tunnel and not allow permits to build a new viaduct. Except for hermits, just about everyone is eager to pull our community together, on normal days. Today is not normal. It is the day before the deadline for public ballots on the transportation issue. Community building is difficult today when you think of multi-billion dollar projects. Then, there is the happy haven of CWB where community building is happening every day. The reason is simple: our traditional small boats are accessible to everyone, every day. Who can find fault with an environment that fits all dreams. Take your pick: admiring the best wood craftsmanship, running your yacht of the day, seeing the ever-changing water colors, the reflections, the downtown towers, ducks, boats, houseboats, marinas and seaplanes. Having a cheap date. Small traditional boats are the Teddy Bears of the maritime world. The tall ships, such as the Constitution or Cutty Sark evoke stirrings of patriotism and iron tough seamen. The small boats evoke stirrings of congenial gatherings, romantic moonlit river drifting. Small wooden boats mean summer camp, recreational fishing, friendly racing competition. And against all odds, inspirational achievements such as the passage of Bligh in the ships’ boat in the South Pacific and Shackelton in the life boat in the South Atlantic. Big ships of historic significance have been around for at least 500 years. Small boats have been around for at least 10,000 years: reed boats, skin coracles, skin, bark and dugout canoes, skin kayaks, and sewn plank Polynesian catamarans.

B O A T S

Report W

a g n e r

Small craft were built in villages. The boatshop, oarmaker and sail shop were alongside the butcher, baker and candlestick maker. Small boats were cottage industries. Large ships were first built in massive graving docks on tidal rivers in China. The tides were a barrier to any cottage residences and crafts alongside the shipyards. The small boats of CWB have been woven into our community fabric. They offer fun, recreation and imagination. Touring Puget Sound, our inland sea can be done in small rowing, paddling and sailing boats, beach camping at the state and county parks, or even friendly waterside dwellers. Traditional small boats are one of the main reasons we exalt in living rather than grimly survive. Small craft are in the same basket as oxygen, sunshine, wild flowers and chocolate. They are beautiful art forms, fun to use by all ages and often useful as transportation. In fact that’s what they were all about in the beginning. Seattle has a population of 500,000. How about our Department of Transportation ordering 250,000 12’ lapstrake rowing boats? When the energy bubble bursts, we would still have a ready to go, carbon free transit system.

T h e

C e n t e r

f o r

W O O D E N

Docent Program Getting Underway B

o n n i e

As of this writing, a good two dozen volunteers, both old and new, have expressed their interest in becoming part of CWB’s new docent corps. We have eager university students ready to learn about all CWB has to offer, and we have old salts who know a tale or two. We may also have a few collaborative participants from Northwest Seaport. They all are ready to share knowledge with our visitors. The inaugural docent trainings kicked off in April and our newly minted docents will be moving on to a number of trainings on various topics around The Center for Wooden Boats, taught by able staff, volunteers, and members of the wider CWB community. They will coming soon to a dock near you, presenting a friendly face and helpful answers to the visitors who come to The Center

May/June 2007

o s h b a u g h

for Wooden Boats and are very confused. “Where’s the museum?” “Is it okay to bother the people working in the boatshop?” Docents around the site are the link to tell visitors that the museum is all around them, that we want them to touch the boats, we want to share the stories of our boats with the stories our visitors bring us. As you read this, the summer is starting and visitor numbers are climbing. When our summer visitors show up this year, they will find the usual friendly faces that The Center for Wooden Boats has always shown them, but now a few of those smiles will be dedicated to helping the visitors and answering the questions, explaining rather than distracting from the many busy projects going on.

B O A T S

Ed Monk Grants B

i c k

a g n e r

The Ed Monk Memorial Award Fund has been established to provide educational opportunities for professionals working in traditional maritime trades. The mission of the award is to further maritime professionals’ knowledge of traditional marine trades in other cultures. Study and research may include current and historical methods of boat construction using different materials, designs based on the functions to be served by the boats, materials available for construction and the state of technology. CWB is seeking applications from qualified persons. Applications are due on or before June 1, 2007. The applicant should explain how the project will enrich the existing knowledge of the applicant and how the funds would be used. The budget for the grant may include transportation, housing, and other appropriate expenses. Also required is the background of the applicant in traditional marine trades and a list of references. Decisions by the application committee will be made by or before July 1. Funds granted must be used within one year of the award. A written report of the activities and benefits derived from the experience must be submitted to CWB. Grants awarded will total $4,000. The Award was named to honor Ed Monk, a prominent and respected boat designer and builder in the Northwest. The Fund was established by John M.Goodfellow, who has participated in the hands-on history activities at The Center for Wooden Boats. He is an advocate of preserving traditional maritime skills and wishes to encourage this through studies of those traditional skills being carried on beyond the applicants’ local regions and local knowledge. WoodenBoat Publications has supplemented the Ed Monk Fund. The application committee consists of the donor and CWB Founding Director Dick Wagner. Applicants can be of any locality, wishing to study indigenous designs, materials and techniques of other areas. For more information, contact Dick Wagner at (206) 382-2628.

Shavings

T h e

C e n t e r

f o r

W O O D E N

B O A T S

News from South Lake Union Interpretive and Exhibit Master Plan Update b y

a t t h e w

Since the last issue of Shavings, we have seen a lot of progress here in the park, both symbolic and physical. On February 28th, during a lull in the construction for the new seawall, the official ground breaking ceremony for Lake Union Park took place. As work on the physical aspects of the park get underway in earnest, CWB and other organizations continue to develop the master plan for how maritime heritage will be exhibited and displayed in the park. We once again ask for your input and involvement in this process. This time we would like you to consider the themes and goals being drafted for future exhibits at the park. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and comments. Themes: A Framework For Exhibits Through a collaborative effort led by the Museum of Industry and History, CWB has been working to develop a thematic structure and context in which the various exhibits and information will be presented in Lake Union Park. The themes represent the big ideas and overall goals of the information we wish to convey. Developing these themes creates the foundation upon which “Topics” or the more specific programs and physical manifestations of the exhibits will be developed. The draft themes currently are: • Union of communities around the lake A diverse community tied together by lake. • Union of experiences across time - A vital part of the history of the city and its development can be traced to the changes over time at Lake Union. • Union of land and water (Maritime) - In a city made up of water and land, Lake Union was/is a critical part of moving people and things around. • Union of human and natural world - We have a choice of how to care for our lake and its surroundings. Shavings

May/June 2007

t u b b s

Goals: A Framework for the Visiting Experience: In addition to the themes, a set of goals has been developed for how we would like individuals to experience the park and the exhibits. These goals are: • Relax, have fun and be enriched by the information they learn (feel welcomed). • Have direct experiences that make history come alive. • Gain insight to present and historic places and events by taking advantage of physical sight lines. • Make personal connections to the community, to the past, and to how they can shape the future. • Learn maritime heritage skills. • Have their experiences extended beyond the park’s boundary by the interpretive stations. We encourage you to respond with comments, ideas and suggestions regarding these themes and goals. You can contact Matthew Stubbs, Community Involvement Specialist via email (matthew.stubbs@loudmonks.com) or phone at (206)274-1018. For more information on all of the current events and updates on progress with the master planning process please visit the project website www.cwbplan.org.

Visit the CWB Store B

a r a h

l i n t o n

With the arrival of Spring, the gift shop at The Center for Wooden Boats is being rejuvenated with new merchandise and displays coming in nearly every week. The purpose of our gift shop is to provide a warm and interesting entrance to the CWB building and to provide visitors with an opportunity to purchase items that allow the CWB experience to come home with you. In that way, we hope to extend our mission beyond our site and to generate more revenue for our programs. Photo artists Bill Dunaway and Arlene Rubin are displaying new note-cards and framed pictures, jewelry artist Cavin Richie is bringing in beautiful new designs, Sue Barto has handpainted cards, the bookshelves are filling up and a big new t-shirt, sweatshirt, hat and vest order is just arriving. We are also building a small collection of items geared towards children, including some of the books we use in our Tug Boat Story Time program. Although our space is small, we are working on making it more visually appealing and offering a good variety of items that will help you bring home the memories of your CWB visit.

T h e

C e n t e r

f o r

W O O D E N

B O A T S

News from South Lake Union Taking a LEED B

i c k

South Lake Union is the national leader in neighborhood Green Building. This means South Lake Union has more certified new and restored buildings with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED) certification than any other neighborhood. LEED certification is an architectural Distinguished Service Medal. The LEED award

is based on many aspects including building with used materials or sustainable materials, reducing heat escape, limiting light pollution, managing storm water and wastewater, utilizing solar energy and reusing historic buildings. The city has been impressed by the energy and environment transformations happening in the rebirth of South Lake Union, so they asked our neighborhood to become Seattle’s first Neighborhood Development LEED. This would involve planning to reduce auto dependence, a bicycle network, proximity of housing, jobs and schools, diversity of building uses, diversity of housing types, reduced parking footprint, walkable streets, transit May/June 2007

a g n e r

facilities, conservation of imperiled species and environments, restoration of habitat and wetland. And CWB is right in the middle of our Green transformation. When CWB first established its beachhead at the south shore of Lake Union we resolved to be closely involved with our community. At first it was a defensive move since we were surrounded by gritty industries and warehouses. After a couple of years we embarked on our first cooperative community endeavour. With the developer of Henry Pier, the owner of Burger King and the administrator of the Donald O. McKay property, we brought into our site the 1851 America’s Cup, the 12 meter Stars and Stripes that had just won the Cup, a bunch of new visitors to CWB, the paving of our parking lot, and the electric power and flooring of our Pavilion. Today CWB hosts and is a member of the South Lake Union Rotary Club and is a member of the South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce. I am on the Board of Directors of South Lake Union Friends and Neighbors Community Council. (SLUFANCC). SLUFANCC is now evaluating the offer to become a LEED neighborhood, and how it will fit our neighborhood plan goals. I’ll let you know the results. But meanwhile the message for CWB and all non-profit cultural resources is: be an active participant in your neighborhood. Cooperation and integration are the engines that can best sustain or restore your neighborhood and retain in perpetuity its public benefiting resources. Serve your community and it will serve you.

Thanks for a Great Auction By Crystal Goodner Yeah, we did it! We had our annual auction with tremendous success raising over $100,000 for CWB operating costs and youth programs. We had such a great time especially when Eldon and I walked around with the precious glass items. I coached myself that it was just like holding a football (Don’t drop it!). And how about the great auctioneer Chuck, his yelping sidekicks, and CWB member Charles Mickelson. They talked so fast and did a wonderful job. We really appreciated the presence and support of several officials including State Sen. Ken Jacobsen, Port of Seattle Commissioner Alec Fisken, State Parks Director Rex Derr, Seattle Parks Department employee Colleen Browne, State Parks employees Eric Watilo, Jeanne Wahler, Jeff Wheeler, and Tom Riggs; Seattle City Council Members David Della, Sally Clark, and Jean Godden. Several area businesses made significant contributions to our auction including Holland America Lines, New Belgium Brewery, Mithun, Orca Creative, and Sail Classics Did you know that we had over 80 volunteers help create the event? We also had over 280 patrons attend and make the evening a fabulous time. You all looked so great dressed up, especially the staff. Thank you to the staff who helped in all the many stages of the event. I would also like to thank all of the 194 donors who gave their time, services and meaningful items. All of you who had some small or large part in the creation of the auction made it the biggest event and fundraiser of the year for CWB. I wish I could tell you all thank you in person, but there are so many of you - which is a good thing. Fair Winds!

Shavings

T h e

C e n t e r

f o r

W O O D E N

B O A T S

News from South Lake Union CWB Awarded Neighborhood Grant B

a t t h e w

While The Center for Wooden Boats has received many significant grants, we are particularly pleased with a grant received, this past month, from the Department of Neighborhoods from their Small and Simple Grants Program. The $9,720 match was granted to build kayak racks and a self-guided interpretive map for boaters to the many historical places along the shores of Lake Union. We feel it is particularly appropriate that this endeavor was supported by the Department of Neighborhoods as the work is being completed and supported by numerous neighborhood organizations The Center f o r Wo o d e n Boats is partnering on this project with The Rotary Club of Lake Union, an organization made up of L a k e Un i o n neighborhood -based business owners and residents, that is focused on community service. Lake Union Rotary is a new organization that has adopted the stewardship of Lake Union as a top priority and has committed to raising an additional one thousand dollars to support this project. For more information about The Rotary Club of Lake Union please visit http://www.LakeunionRotary.org. Another key partner in the project is The Washington Water Trails Association who already supports the “Lake to Locks” water trail, mapping water access points between Lake Washington and Elliott Bay. WWTA will Shavings

May/June 2007

t u b b s

help design and develop and produce the new self-guided boating tour of Lake Union, and help distribute the final product to interested boaters. In his letter of support for the project, Executive Director Reed Waite wrote, “The self guided interpretive map is an excellent opportunity to highlight Seattle vibrant public shoreline and the historic modern features of the Lake Union section of the Lakes to Locks Water Trail.” In addition to the direct support and volunteering of the Rotary Club and WWTA, this project is being supported with an in-kind donations including, historical resources for the interpretive map from the Museum of History and Industry, and welding assistance from the welding program at South Seattle Community College, led by instructor John Todd. We a r e particularly proud of the neighborhood support for this initiative including the endorsement of the Cascade Neighborhood Council, the South Lake Union of Chamber of Commerce, as well as South Lake Union Friends and Neighbors. The views of our neighbors are best conveyed in their own words. “This project will allow access to the park by paddlers and widen their understanding of the exciting history of South Lake Union and the Lake. It will benefit paddlers, rowers, bikers and pedestrians.” Steven Paget, President, SLUFAN We look forward to seeing you paddling up to Lake Union Park soon.

2006 Volunteer Awards

On April 1, CWB honored all of the volunteers who help make this such a wonderful place with a “thank you” barbecue on the docks. The staff took a special moment to recognize three volunteers in particular during our volunteer of the year presentation. Two amazing volunteers were given honorable mentions with the first going to long time volunteer Vern Velez. Vern wears many hats at CWB, helping with our events, being the lead volunteer with SailNOW! greeting visitors at the front desk, and being our biggest cheerleader. The next honorable mention went to one of our youngest volunteers, Sterling HinesElzinga. Sterling is always ready to jump in wherever he is needed, and is wonderful to have on the docks. He even took the initiative at the auction and created a coat check at the last moment.

Our final award, went to our volunteer of the year, Judith Rickard. Judith has taken the lead role with our membership program, keeping our records in order and making sure our member are taken care of well. Thanks to her hard work our membership numbers continue to grow. Next time you are at CWB, take a moment to thank our volunteers for all of the wonderful work they do making CWB a unique, wonderful oasis in the heart of Seattle.

T h e

C e n t e r

f o r

W O O D E N

B O A T S

News from South Lake Union Highlights of the Early 1900’s B

In 1905, a plan was presented to build a coal gas factory on Lake Union. This sounded practical and the city approved. The Gas Works was built on the wide, gently sloping gravel spit at the north end. Prior to the gas plant, it was a place where deer came at dusk, to drink from the lake. Coal from the mines in the south end of Lake Washington was brought by tug and barge to the Lakeshore and Eastern rail station at the village of Yesler on the east side of Webster Point. The coal was then hauled by train to the Gas Works. The gas manufacturing structures were riveted iron sheets, unpainted because the sheets were almost pure iron, with only surface orange rust. Huge burners transformed the coal into gas. The gas was used for home appliances and street lights. It served Seattle through 1956, when Seattle was connected to a natural gas line from Canada. Orange flames would periodically spurt from the chimneys. At night the flames punctuated the sky and were reflected across the lake. No matter how grim and gritty a shore side is at daylight at night its reflections make it a sensuous delight. In 1968, Seattle decided to purchase the old gas plant and make it a park because of its fabulous 270 degree view of the lake and the downtown skyline. The city decided the designer would be Landscape Architect Rich Haag and the park would be a memorial to the late Mrs. Harlan Edwards, who as a City Council member was a staunch advocate for green spaces. Haag’s design memorialized the sites’ historic iron structures. The Edwards family were shocked and withdrew their support. The city took a look at the design again, approved it again and called it Gas Works Park. It opened in 1973. Even without its original wharf, the park immediately became connected to water transportation because it has a panoramic view of infinite types of boats all day long. Gasworks Park has also become the premier place to be yacht race spectators. The public can see the Tuesday night Duck Dodge sailboat race from early-May to early-September. May/June 2007

i c k

a g n e r

The citizens of Seattle were thrilled with the 1906 idea of a Worlds’ Fair on the lakeside. It would be a destination with fun and education for every member of the community and be a venue to show off the city, state and northwest region as a great place to live or make an investment in. The site chosen was yet undeveloped University of Washington campus on Portage Bay. It would be called the Alaskan-Yukon Pacific Exposition. There would be displays of natural resources, industrial products and Pacific Rim cultures. Included in the plan was a shoji screened Tokyo Tea House and a village of Igorrate tribe members of the Philippine Islands. Another feature was a New York to Seattle automobile race. Seattle’s first motor car arrived in 1900. It was electric powered. The proud and lonely owner was Ralph Hopkins, shoe store proprietor. By 1907 there were 300 horseless carriages, electric, steam and gasoline powered in Seattle, and one filling station, at Holgate Ave and Alaskan Way. The Expo was to open on June 1, 1909. The state would contribute a building to show

Washington’s wonders. It was 1907 and the state was clueless where to get the funds, until some legislative genius said lets sell part of Lake Union! The state had the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s declare Lake Union navigable water, because native canoes criss-crossed it from time before history. That gave the Corps the right to determine the “harbor lines.” The space between the harbor line and the shore was appropriated by the state, who sold it for $10 per front foot of water. It was the great Seattle water grab. Legal or not, the state raised the money for the Expo and the investors decided to rent their submerged lots as houseboat moorages. They would be placeholders until future profitable opportunities would appear. The “can do” spirit of the Expo must have carried over to the sailing contingent. In 1909 the Lake Union Yacht Club was founded. They held Sunday regattas in the summer. By 1911 there were 35 members and 16 sailing boats ranging from 18 to 32 feet. The club was looking for a houseboat for their meetings and events. Shavings

T h e

C e n t e r

f o r

W O O D E N

B O A T S

News from South Lake Union continued from page 1 ford, eastern Green Lake, and on up to the Northgate Mall. Route 26 follows a similar, more direct route which ends on the east side of Green Lake, near Gregg’s Cycle. Route 28 takes you over the Fremont Bridge and north through Whittier Heights and Broadview, as far north as N 145th St. Route 16 is always local, but during peak commuting times, 26 and 28 also have express versions, which can be found stopping at Aurora & Broad/Mercer.

Also on Aurora, you can catch the local routes 5 and 74. Route 5 goes through Fremont and Greenwood to Shoreline Community College. Route 74 is the only bus going by CWB that doesn’t go to Downtown; it travels between Sand Point and Seattle Center, via the University District and Wallingford. On the hill east of the Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center, Route 66 also goes by, stopping at Eastlake & Aloha or Eastlake & Mercer. If you’re getting your kicks on Route 66, you can go from Northgate to the Ferry Terminal and back. For those of you on Capitol Hill, you’re still connecting through Shavings

May/June 2007

the University District or Downtown. Coming from West Seattle, you might catch Route 66 when you step off the Elliott Bay Water Taxi, a three dollar, twenty minute ride from Alki which also gives and takes Metro transfers. The Bike Routes: You can take your bike on the water taxi, or on any of buses as long as there is room on the rack in the front and you’re not trying to get on or off in the Ride Free Zone downtown. Most people would probably prefer to ride their bikes, rather than bus them, though. Coming from the northwest, once over the Fremont Bridge you can follow Westlake along the lakeshore, the flatter alternative to going up and over on Dexter, where a left onto Aloha puts you on the western side of Waterway 3. From the northeast, once you’ve crossed the University Bridge, it is easy to follow Eastlake until two soft rights put you onto Fairview and then Valley St. Coming from Downtown, you can follow Virginia St., heading northeast, until Denny when you can turn north onto Fairview. Riding down Fairview does involve crossing the Mercer Mess and the I-5 entrance, so if you’re worried about riding in traffic, head north on 7th where the intersection with Denny is somewhat gentler, and takes you onto Dexter, from where you can turn right onto Aloha and find yourself at South Lake Union. Starting from the Capitol Hill area on your bike, you want Belmont Ave E, which leads you to Lakeview Blvd E, which will take you over I-5 and then to Eastlake just above the Mercer Mess. Going north from there, the first left should be Aloha, down through Fred Hutchison to Fairview. Once you’ve arrived, you can lock your bike up at the southeast corner of the Armory. The Water Routes: If you want to take the

scenic route across the lake but you don’t have your own boat, or a place to moor it when you get here, you can go with the Lake Union Water Taxi. They are not part of the metro transit system, but more like a taxi – you can call 223-7476 for pick-up. The Future Routes: If you were on Fairview last winter, you may have noticed that a part of the construction involved laying down rails for the South Lake Union street car, which will start running this fall. The streetcar will start at the Westlake Center downtown, and provide excellent access to The Center for Wooden Boats and Lake Union Park for commuting volunteers, staff, and visitors alike. Westlake Center will also be the terminal for the light rail line from SeaTac Airport, so for those of you coming from south of downtown, you’ll have an easy transfer when the light rail comes on line in late 2009. The city also has plans to revamp Mercer, making it a two way street with a grass and trees meridian in the middle (to give pedestrians a spot to pause as they cross). The “Two Way Plan” will eliminate the traffic going down Valley to get to Mercer, and Valley will be a three lane street, and much more pedestrian friendly. They may not get around to Mercer until 2010, though – they have to fix the Viaduct first. The Community Route: In the meantime, those of you who come to CWB regularly, or for our large events, can always reach out to the wider CWB community, and (if you can find someone who isn’t biking, sailing, or bussing) carpool with another member of our fine, friendly community. More information: King County Metro Trip Planner - http://tripplanner.metrokc.gov/. Request a Seattle Bike Map - http://www. seattle.gov/transportation/bikemaps.htm Lake Union Water Taxi - http://www. lakeunionwatertaxi.com Mayor Nickels’ South Lake Union Plan - http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/issues/ lakeunion/ South Lake Union Streetcar - http://www. seattle.gov/transportation/stcar_slu.htm.

T h e

C e n t e r

News

f o r

from

W O O D E N

Cama

B O A T S

Beach

Camano Island Lingo b y

Camano Island will soon be the location for CWB’s second campus. The island and its closest town, Stanwood, have a unique history and culture. For those who will be thronging to CWB Camano when we open at the new Cama Beach State Park, here is an introduction to the local Stan-Cam jargon: The Floyd –This is not a 1950’s men’s clothing style; it is short for the Floyd Nygaard Cultural Center in Stanwood. The center is the Stanwood-Camano Historical Society’s restored Eagle Hall which serves as a gathering place and exhibit space for pubic events. Four Springs – This is not a desert oasis. It is short for Four Springs Lake Preserve, a county park on Camano Island with a farm house used for conferences and a barn that serves well for hands on activities. Terry’s Corner – This is not a hangout of the Camano Crips. Its Camano Islands shoreside entry plaza, a village of shops. Terry’s Corner includes a quality butcher and fish market, fire station, restaurant and coffee roaster. It is a hangout for ongoing art and music events, barbecues and public gatherings.

May/June 2007

i c k

a g n e r

South End String Band – This is not an ensemble for a high society wedding; it is a group of self proclaimed refugees from reality who would fit comfortably in a Simpson’s family wedding. They are closely related to Camano Island’s highly bureaucratic “South End Cultural Oxymorons”. FOCIP – This is not a southern doctor’s medical instrument; it is “Friends of Camano Island Parks”, a large and dedicated band of residents who donate their time, skills and money to maintain the parks, provide guided walks, and educational talks. Snow Goose – This is not one of the 78,000 snow geese which visit Camano Island each spring and fall on their migration to and from Wrangell Island, Siberia. It is a warm, cozy book store in Stanwood’s old town. Sno-Isle – This is not an arctic rock jutting through the ice cap. It is the Regional Library System of Snohomish and Island Counties. Stanwood is in Snohomish County. Camano Island is in Island County. Sno-Isle is

planning Camano Islands’ first public library as a 3-6 year pilot project. If it becomes a well-used facility, a permanent library will be put before the voters of Snohomish and Island Counties. Blackmouth – This is not someone who just won a licorice eating contest; it is a diminutive of the Blackmouth Salmon which are vigorously fished for off Camano Island at the Hot Plug’s Annual Blackmouth Derby in mid-February. Patch – This is not a piece of cloth sewed to cover up the rip in your jeans. Patch is one of the 15-20 grey whales that graze for the ghost shrimp in Saratoga Passage, between Camano and Whidbey Islands in mid-April. There is a white patch on his right side toward his flukes. The exam on Stan-Cam jingoese will be next Friday. Don’t even dream of cheating! Join CWB for our Annual Mothers’ Day Weekend (Saturday) Sail. Its a chance to take Mom on a free ride on a classic boat. Details on the last page of this newsletter. We’re happy to welcome the Adventuress (pictured left) as a participating vessel this year.

Shavings

T h e

C e n t e r

f o r

T h e

W O O D E N

B O A T S

C o l l e c t i o n From the Boatshop B

e r o n

There are so many exciting and interesting projects happening around the Boatshop these days it will be hard to capture them all in this short article. Bear with me, I’ll do my best. The first is something that’s happening to a much overlooked population of CWB’s vessels: the hanging boats. This encompasses the vessels downstairs in the boathouse and upstairs in the library, as well as the larger boats underneath the main entry pavilion south of Waterway Four. In 2006 CWB applied for and received a Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) report from Heritage Preservation. This program is designed to bring conservation professionals to museums and examine the state of the museums’ collection. It deals with things like storage, security, and emergency preparations to name a few.

CWB Boatwright Adam Karpenske gets the frames of the Captain Pete ready to accept a new plank.

One of the key issues noted by our conservators was the method currently being used to suspend our non-floating collection from the ceilings. Supports too close to the ends of the boat would create hogging, they noted, and also the materials used to suspend the vessels in some places was digging in or chafing and actually damaging our pieces. To remedy these problems, the obvious solution was to look internally at our own expertise and realize that the shop staff is well equipped to deal with things like rigging, hardware installation, and woodwork. CWB Shipwright-in-Residence Geoff Braden had just completed his work on the dory Q’ona and was the perfect fit to take on this project. Geoff’s work is thorough and precise and the display and conservation of CWB’s non-floating fleet is better off because of it. Each of the boats that have been re-hung has had new laminated cross beams constructed and a layer of Ethafoam glued on top to act as a buffer between 10 Shavings

May/June 2007

c o t t

the artifact and the support beam. Ethafoam is a museum industry’s product that is chemically neutral so it won’t adversely affect the piece as it degrades over time. In addition he has added more supports where needed so the shape of the vessel remains true, and downstairs has devised a pulley system for raising and lowering the boats so as not to damage them during this process. He has also wisely partnered with CWB volunteer Larry Roth to photo document each of the boats as they come down from the ceiling. Work is also progressing nicely on the Captain Pete, and we optimistically expect her to be up and running for the Fourth of July festival this year. Boatwright Adam Karpenske and Seattle Central Community College Intern Joe Hazard have been making excellent progress with a new Purple Heart stem, chine planks, and an instrument panel. Still to come: a section of cross planked bottom up forward, additional side planking, and new covering boards. Shrimpo, the Herreshoff 12 1/2, also has some exciting things happening. In mid April we will be running another restoration class with Maine boat builder Eric Dow. The class will be dealing with the interior and the decks of the boat; steaming in new coamings and cutting out some white oak covering boards. This class will be held in the Northwest Seaport Shop and has a maximum enrollment of eight people; currently we have four signed up. Come talk to me about the class and the boat if you’re interested.

Dick Wagner and Shipwright in Residence Geoff Braden discuss the re-hanging of the non-floating collection

T h e

C e n t e r

f o r

Upcoming Women’s Woodworking: An Introduction To The Basics Instructor: Hannah Browne Date: May 9,16, 23 & 30 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Wednesdays) Cost: $200 members / $240 non-members

Traditional Woodworking: Use and Care of Hand Tools. Instructor: John Belli Date: May 8, 10, 15 & 17 Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Tuesdays & Thursdays) Cost: $200 members / $240 non-members.

W O O D E N

Workshops

Aleut Ikyak (Baidarka) Building Workshop Instructor: Corey Freedman Session 1: May 5 - 13 Session 2: June 9 - 17 Session 3: July 14 - 22 Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Saturday thru Sunday, 9 day workshop) Cost: $1100 members / $1300 non-members

Willits Brothers Canoe Building

Instructor: Patrick Chapman Date: May 30 - June 3 (Wed - Sunday) Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Cost: $550members / $650 non-members

Native Style (HAIDA) Paddle Making

Instructor: Saaduuts Dates: May 12 & 13 (Saturday & Sunday) Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Cost: $225 members / $270 non-members

Capturing Light

Instructor: Steve Hill Date: June 4 - 6 (Monday thru Wednesday) Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Medium: Pastel / Marine Landscapes Cost: $390 members / $450 non-members

Boat Photography at the Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival

Sail Making Workshop

Instructor: Sean Rankins, (Northwest Sails) Date: May 14 - 19 (Monday thru Saturday) Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Cost: $600 members / $750 non-members

Caulking For Beginners

Instructor: Tim Reagan Date: May 19 Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Saturday) Cost: $50 members / $60 nonmembers

The Sail Survey

Instructors: Kay Robinson and Gae Pilon Date: June 23 (Saturday) Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Cost: $90 members / $120 non-member

May/June 2007

B O A T S

Date: June 30 & July 3.(Saturday & Tuesday) Time:10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (June 24) , 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (July 1) Cost: $80 members / $95 non-members

Safe Powerboat Handling and Safety Boat Certification Instructor: Patrick Gould Dates: Sunday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 10th Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Cost: $225 members / $250 non-members CWB volunteers pay only for the cost of course materials and certification fee: $50

SailNOW!

SailNOW! Dates: Session 3: May 12 – June 16 Session 4: June 16 – July 21 Cost : $300 members / $330 non-members

Docking Under Sail

Instructor: CWB Staff Session 1 : May 13 Session 2: May 27 Session 3: June 24 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Sundays) Cost: $30 members and non-members / $15 SailNOW! Graduates

Introduction to Spinnakers

Instructors: Kemp Kones and Suzy Brunzell Date: May 19 Time :11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (Saturdays) Cost: $65 members / $80 non-members Prerequisites : SailNOW! graduate or equivalent

Navigation Underway

Instructor: Jake Beattie Date: June 2 & 3 Cost: $160 members / $200 non members

Design and Color in Mixed Media

Instructor: Catherine (Cathe) Gill Date: July 13 - 15 (Friday thru Sunday) Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Medium: Mixed – Watercolor and Pastel / Marine Landscapes Cost: $390 members / $450 non-members Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Turning Bowls and Lidded Vessels Instructor: Roger Goad Dates: July 20 - 22 (Friday thru Sunday) Time: 10:00 AM to 4.00PM Cost: $310 members / $370 non-members

These are just some of the over 30 workshops and classes CWB has to offer in the next three months alone! For more information on these or any of our other workshops and classes, stop by CWB, visit our www.cwb.org, or call 206.382.2628 and request a catalog. Shavings 11

T h e

C e n t e r

f o r

W O O D E N

J u n i o r

B O A T S

S a i l o r s

THE BOOK NOOK

WORD HUNT

Ship Ahoy by Peter Sís Reading Level: 3 and up Description – This is a fun book amazingly vivid book without words. The story begins with a child sitting on his sofa. We then get to see all the ships his sofa turns into. Pretty soon the rug becomes part of the story too. The ships become larger and larger until he finally meets a sea monster in a very funny ending. Both parents and kids will enjoy this one!

Can you help us find the words listed below that are hidden in the box?

The Black Duck by Janet Taylor Lisle Reading Level: 9 and up A teen’s determination to be published in the local paper leads him to Ruben Hart’s front door and an unlikely friendship. The elderly man has a mysterious past, and readers soon become wrapped up in his tale of how he played an integral part in the adventures surrounding the legendary rum-running ship called the Black Duck. The story takes place in the 1920s era of prohibition in Rhode Island. It is full of mystery and suspense as the Black Duck’s identity and story unfold. A real page turner!

T I D N B Q D X Q R E V K G C Z G X V M

A A K Q I C N A W N E V H M D Q X X U C

C R L U J L Z F G L E K B R E K H K V A

E V E S T Y C E Y G L Y A I M B M F Q B

L L B F L A T T I E E H P N I A U X J X

T A O B L I A S E A C R G O N R S Y V F

E B C Q K A I K F N A L B H L I C T C R

E P B T F R Z G A H U T O O D O P G A I

BEETLECAT BLANCHARD BOOM DAGGERBOARD ELTORO FLATTIE GENOA GILLNETTER JIB KEEL

B W P D F Y P L S J J B R X A Q L S X M

X Z H Q U F B M C J P P O L U R V W Q I

I L A E P K A G R V U S T B I J D N P X

C M M P W I R E D S E K L A J W E M Y B

M L Q V N H I N B E Q T E E R B Q Q C K

M W G S S Z G O K O B U A U X G A D J M

O E A H E Q G A N O H E D R H V Z B U B

G I R F V R I G K U T D F S I B O O M E

L F G C B C N T D M E S V H A P N N O S

B M T R U R G B X R Z L R E L L I T Z B

Z C H X P R P K G J N Y Y G E B O Z Z B

H H L C M I Y K U G I L L N E T T E R W

MAINSAIL MAST MERCURY PIRATE RIGGING RUDDER SAILBOAT SHARPIE SPINNAKER TILLER

Join us for Tugboat Story Time the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. You’ll hear fun tales about the sea and get to tour a real tugboat! Recommended for all ages. Its free! 12 Shavings

May/June 2007

T h e

C e n t e r

f o r

W O O D E N

J u n i o r Dear Captain Pete, Why are most boats white? Love Eli

If you have a question about sailing, boats, or the water, write Captain Pete at captainpete@cwb.org.

May/June 2007

S a i l o r s Come Sail with Us On the Water Youth Programs

Ask the Captain

Dear Eli, Although, boats can be made out of wood, metal, fiberglass, or even cement most of the boats that you see today are made out of fiberglass. The people who make fiberglass think it is easier to just make them all white. It is also cheaper for them to make fiberglass boats white. On the docks at The Center for Wooden Boats we have some boats that are painted white and some boats that are painted many different colors. White is a traditional color and is better for wood boats because it does not absorb heat from the sun. Thanks for your question. It was a good one. Fair Winds, Captain Pete

B O A T S

Tune Up

Speed Camp

Dates: May 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 16

Dates: August 27-31 2:00-5:00pm

Ages: 10-14

Ages: 9+

This Saturday class series is designed for students who have sailed with us before and will help brush the dust off your sailing skills and get you ready for more advanced summer programs.

Speed Camp is designed as a fun introduction to racing and sailing fast. We will focus on the tactics of making your boat go faster while introducing some basic rules of racing.

Pirate Camps Dates: July 16-20 2:00pm-5:00pm or

August 6-10 10:00am-1:00pm

Ages: 9+ This camp is part of our Sailing in the City series and will be focuses around pirates, their antics, and their loot. During these theme camps we will add a little extra pirate fun with jokes, treasure hunts, and more.

Words on Water Dates: July 9-13 Grades: 3-6 Words on water is our full day camp that focuses on learning to sail and dives deeper into the maritime traditions of sailing through field trips and reading fun books.

Big Boat Buffet Dates: August 20-24 Ages: 12+ This full day class is for youth sailors who are interested in sailing a variety of boats. We will sail in the El Toros, Beetle Cats, Blanchards, and maybe a Sharpie or two.

Sailing in the City Dates: Week long camps, beginning July 16th through August 31st Ages: 9+ Learn to sail in the heart of Seattle. Sailing in the City is a five-day camp that focuses on learning to sail in our fleet of El Toro dinghies. Sessions are morning or afternoon. For information on our Youth Programs please call 206.382.2628 or visit www.cwb.org

Shavings 13

T h e

C e n t e r

f o r

W O O D E N

B O A T S

The Feed and Caring of CWB Shaw 24 Yawl. A classic fiberglass boat from the early days of fiberglass boatbuilding. This one has some great local history because of it’s time spent at the docks of the University

of Washington. It even completed a circumnavigation of Vancouver Island. It has fallen on hard times though. The hull looks solid and there is lots of nice hardware, and a Yanmar diesel (not running). It does need lots of work though. It could be a great boat to convert to a “woody” by keeping the hull and building a new teak cabin and teak deck. $450 OBO 10’ Union Bay Skiff with mast and sail This is the boat that we build in our Family Boatbuilding program. This one was built by a journeyman boat builder who was learning how to teach the class. It’s a brand new, complete boat with mast, sail, and oars. It will need paint or varnish. (NOTE: The image is not of the actual boat, but is identical to it.) $1,200.

18’ William Garden Designed Sloop. This is the famous Diane that is featured in William Garden’s book of Yacht Designs. The story is that she was built by a man who was blind and had only one arm! It has a small cabin with two berths. The cockpit is very roomy for a boat this size, and exceptionally comfortable. It comes with a 5 hp-four stroke Honda outboard that is about 2 years old. The boat is in great shape and should only need some minor cosmetic work above the rail. $7,500 23’ Norwegian Kutters. One of the sexiest daysailers ever built. These little racers are the pocket sized descendants of boats like the R Boat Pirate and the Dragon. They’re nimble, easy to single hand and a real hoot when the breeze picks up. They were donated as a fleet of four and we’ve decided to sell them individually. They all need work, but they’re worthy projects. $3,000. 28’ 1962 Custom Express Cruiser Custom express cruiser with a General Motors 4-53 diesel! Extensive hull rebuild by Seaview Boatyard in 1996. Nice interior that will sleep four and has an enclosed head. $7995.

May/June Shavings Contributors: Courtney Bartlett • Sarah Clinton • Betsy Davis • Crystal Goodner Patrick Gould • Bonnie Loshbaugh • Julia Makowski • Heron Scott Matthew Stubbs • Eldon Tam • Dick Wagner

14 Shavings

May/June 2007

Another 23’ Kutter! Fully restored. This boat has had a full structural restoration. It has a new stem, new floor timbers, many new or repaired frames etc. Basically anything that needed to be replaced has been. There are some minor cosmetics that still need attention, but they are truly minor. Come down

and take a look at this beautiful boat. Note: The boat includes a trailer, but it will need to have the wooden bunks replaced with metal if you want to take the boat on any long trips. $11,000 28’ Norwegian lapstrake cruiser. This boat is a true Norwegian Classic Motor Snekke. It’s planked lapstrake style with Norwegian Pine on Oak frames. The fastenings are copper rivets. It’s powered by a Volvo diesel. The cabin is roomy with a v- berth, enclosed head and dinette in the forward cabin. The aft cabin has a nice v-berth. The center cockpit is very roomy and safe. The boat looks very sound, runs great, and should only need cosmetics and new carpet to be a show boat. $7,500

CWB Wish List

• • • •

A pickup truck Wooden Boat Magazine Issues # 1-12 Kids’ Books Storage space

T h e

C e n t e r

f o r

W O O D E N

B O A T S

The Feed and Caring of CWB Leave a Legacy

There are a growing number of friends of The Center for Wooden Boats who have decided to include a gift to CWB in their will. What a legacy they will be passing on to future generations! If you are interested in considering a planned gift to The Center for Wooden Boats, here is a little information which may be helpful to you as you work with your financial planner and/or attorney on defining your own charitable giving plan in your will. For questions, call Betsy Davis (Executive Director) or Brenda Chrystie (Development Manager) at CWB 206-382-2628.

Preserve Hands-on Experiences

Preserve Historic Boats and Skills

Preserve A Vibrant Community

“I give to The Center for Wooden Boats of Seattle, Washington an amount equal to five percent (5%) of my adjusted gross estate to be used in such manner as the Board of Trustees of The Center for Wooden Boats shall, in its sole discretion, determine.”

“I give to The Center for Wooden Boats of Seattle, Washington 100 shares of XYZ stock to be used in such manner as the Board of Trustees of The Center for Wooden Boats shall, in its sole discretion, determine.”

“I give to The Center for Wooden Boats of Seattle, Washington the sum of $____ ___ to be placed in the “Dick Wagner endowment for Young Salts” which provides scholarships for youth programs.

Introducing CWB’s New Development Manager b y

I am delighted to announce that Brenda Chrystie recently accepted our offer to join CWB as Development Manager at The Center for Wooden Boats. Brenda started at CWB on March 14th, a day after my 50th birthday, and I can’t think of a better gift! Brenda’s development experience, energy, creativity, sense of humor and an arts background all integrate to make her a really strong new team-member for CWB. For the last several years Brenda has been the Annual Giving and Events Manager for the Arboretum Foundation, and before that she worked for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington as the Annual Giving and Grant Manager. Before becoming a developMay/June 2007

e t s y

a v i s

ment professional, Brenda taught fine arts at the University of Idaho and Cornish College of the Arts. In 1991 she was the Most Outstanding Graduating Senior from the Art Department of California State Polytechnic University, and she received her BFA from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1993, and her MFA in 1999 from the University of Idaho. Brenda is a member of the Northwest Development Officers Association. As Development Manager, Brenda will be working with CWB’s staff and board to continue to build our contributed income. She will help ensure that communication with our donors is timely and complete, and she will help us make sure the community is aware of CWB’s amazing impact and the myriad ways individuals and corporations can offer support for CWB’s mission. In order to select our Development Manager, CWB conducted a national search process which netted us over 20 applications from across the

country, including Utah, Alaska, Michigan, Virginia, Hawaii and Texas. The intensive process included multiple interviews with both CWB board and staff, all of whom selected Brenda as their first choice for the position. This was all made possible thanks to an incredible leadership grant from the The M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust (http://www. murdock-trust.org/ ) . “The M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust seeks to enrich the quality of life in the Pacific Northwest by providing grants and enrichment programs to non-profit organizations that seek to strengthen the region’s educational, spiritual, and cultural base in creative and sustainable ways.” CWB is especially appreciative of this grant, because The Trust is a well-respected foundation who is known for its careful and diligent research process. Their “investment” in CWB helps lays the groundwork to ensure that CWB can deliver mission programs far into the future. Shavings 15

T h e

C e n t e r

f o r

W O O D E N

U p c o m i n g Countdown to the Festival B

ld o n

a m

Summer is on the way and at CWB we’re gearing up for another season packed with events for every wooden boat lover, including our marquee event, the 31st Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival. Mark your calendars for June 30-July 2 and July 4! This year’s Festival will include past crowd favorites including Toy Boat Building, the Quick and Daring Contest, skills demonstrations, artisan booths, music stage, and of course, over 100 visiting vessels. CWB is proud to have the schooner Adventuress visiting for this year’s festival. Would you like to participate in the Festival? To apply for space as a visiting vessel, on shore vendor visit www. cwb.org. The Festival is happens through the hard work and dedication of over 300 volunteers, who donate over 2,000 hours to load-in, run, and clean up the show. If you are interested in helping out, email eldon@cwb.org.

Camano Island Mother’s Day Weekend Sail May 12, 2007 An annual tradition the SATURDAY of Mother’s Day weekend. Take this opportunity to take Mom for a free sail off Camano Island

Armed Forces Day Weekend May 19-20, 2007 SLY Wharf will feature restored wooden military boats built during World War II side-byside with modern small craft used by today’s Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Army.

Canoe Carving Every Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. Sāādūūts, CWB’s Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently there are 2 traditional cedar dugout canoes being carved. The Steve Philipp, a 25’ canoe, is nearing completion and will become part of our fleet when it is done. Work has recently begun on another canoe. The log is an amazing 51’ long. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.

B O A T S

E v e n t s 3rd Friday Speaker Series Messages from the Fo’cs’le Friday, May 18, 2007 7:00 p.m., CWB Boathouse Crystal Goodner will give a brief history of the original 18th century Lady Washington tall ship, her travels, the product she carried, and the sailor’s life aboard. As a comparison, she will discuss what life is like for the replica Lady Washington in the 21st century through a modern sailor’s eyes. She will give personal accounts as well as share stories from other sailors to show how people deal with the juxtaposition of an 18th century lifestyle sailing amid the 21st century. Crystal Goodner sailed on the Lady Washington brig along the west coast for seven months in 2006.

Resurrection of a Dragon Friday, June 15, 2007 7:00 p.m, CWB Boathouse Captain Andrea McDonald will offer us a presentation about her travails restoring a classic sailboat - an International Dragon. These former Olympic racers have been enjoying a worldwide revival since 1972, the last year they raced as an Olympic class. Their elegant looks and spirited performance make them an all time prized collector’s favorite. Andy’s Smug (US 35) is at present a working exhibit at The Center for Wooden Boats. Captain Andy skippers the Carlisle II passenger ferry between Bremerton and Port Orchard. She also spends her spare time (guess!) restoring another Dragon. Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Seattle, WA Permit No. 1583

1010 Valley Street, Seattle, WA 98109-4468 206.382.2628 • www.cwb.org