Shavings Volume 17 Number 2 (April 1995)

Published for members of the Center for Wooden Boats

Volume XVII Number 2 April, 1995

WAGNERS RECEIVE W.P. STEPHENS AWARD

by Roger Coulter C W B Director, D i c k Wagner, and his wife

done with small boats to enlarge and enrich the

N o r t h A m e r i c a n Y a c h t racing U n i o n , and the

and C W B co-founder C o l l e e n received the pres-

lives of ever expanding numbers of people is un-

C r u i s i n g C l u b o f A m e r i c a , and wrote several

tigious W . P . Stephens A w a r d from M y s t i c Sea-

matched... In c o m i n g here today, in accepting this

books on b u i l d i n g and design. He died in 1946,

port M u s e u m .

T h e award is in recognition of

award, D i c k and C o l l e e n have likewise honored

still researching and writing.

those w h o have made a significant and lasting

us." W o o d e n Boat lovers from all over the world

c o n t r i b u t i o n t o A m e r i c a n boating.

D i c k and

have experienced first hand the Wagner's contri-

M y s t i c Seaport is w i d e l y recognized as

C o l l e e n flew to Connecticut to accept the honor

bution to maritime history. T h e environment they

A m e r i c a ' s preeminent maritime museum, with

in conjunction w i t h the Y a c h t i n g H i s t o r y S y m -

created is unlike any other in the w o r l d , and is

about twenty-two thousand members.

Its mis-

at

sion is "to pre-

M y s t i c Sea-

serve materials,

port

artifacts,

posium

Mu-

ves-

seum, M a r c h

sels and s k i l l s

17-19, 1995.

relating

to

maritime hisW

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tory in order to

P

enhance

.

our

Stephens

knowledge and

A w a r d is the

understanding

h i g h e s t

of the sea's i n -

award g i v e n

fluence

by

A m e r i c a n life".

Mystic

on

S e a p o r t

The

Museum's

are honored to

Yachting

be r e c o g n i z e d

Committee.

for their work,

Wagners

It is given " i n

but were quick

recognition

to r e m i n d ev-

of

e r y o n e o f the

a signifi-

cant,

endur-

tremendous

ing c o n t r i b u -

support of hun-

tion

dreds o f d e d i -

to

the

h i s t o r y ,

cated

progress, un-

teers a n d o u r

derstanding

thousands of

volun-

or a p p r e c i a -

l o y a l members

tion

and c o n t r i b u -

of

American

tors.

Yachting and The past

boating."

John G a r d ner, a W.P.Stephens award winner whose writings and teachings are the conscience of maritime heritage, introduced D i c k and C o l l e e n w i t h

being recognized as a model for future developments.

winners,

in

c h r o n o l o g i c a l order are O l i n Stephens, W i l l i a m Garden, E l i z a b e t h M e y e r , B r i g g s C u n n i n g h a m ,

W . P . Stephens was born in P h i l a d e l p h i a

John Gardner, B u d M c i n t o s h , and W a l d o H o w land. A l l are giants in the maritime history c o m -

these words, " W h e n I first learned of the selec-

in 1854.

tion of D i c k and C o l l e e n Wagner to receive the

tion on his o w n , and in 1881 established a boat-

munity.

W . P . Stephens award I was vastly pleased and

shop on Staten Island specializing in canoes and

for W o o d e n Boats, it is easy to see w h y D i c k

gratified, but not surprised. It was an inspired

small cruisers. He was the Y a c h t i n g section edi-

and Colleen's names should be added to the tro-

choice, yet an o b v i o u s one. D i c k and C o l l e e n

tor of Forest and Stream M a g a z i n e , the editor of

phy w h i c h is hanging in the M a l l o r y B u i l d i n g at

Wagner's contribution to the preservation of the

L l o y d ' s Register of A m e r i c a n Yachts for 29 years,

M y s t i c . A smaller h a l f model trophy came home

best and the finest in A m e r i c a n maritime culture

and an organizer of the Society of N a v a l A r c h i -

with the winners, and is temporarily on display

is both immense and unique. W h a t they have

tects and M a r i n e Engineers, historian for the

at the Center.

He studied boat design and construc-

l

C o n s i d e r i n g the success of the Center

MEET YOUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES T h e C e n t e r for W o o d e n B o a t s i s g o v e r n e d b y

munity organization.

Involved with Lake

B o b T a p p Secretary — O w n s h i g h tech met-

a B o a r d of Trustees, representing a broad spec-

U n i o n land use p l a n n i n g , t o retain balance o f

als brokerage. Is a c t i v e l y i n v o l v e d in r e v i e w -

trum o f interests a n d s k i l l s .

uses. Software executive. E x p e r i e n c e d sailor.

i n g potential C W B boat d o n a t i o n s .

T h e B o a r d has

four m a i n functions: • T o establish and insure o p e r a t i o n o f C W B • T o represent C W B t o the c o m m u n i t y .

•

T o represent the c o m m u n i t y

interest

in

C W B d e c i s i o n - m a k i n g process.

•

T o generate p u b l i c a n d p r i v a t e f i n a n c i a l resources n e c e s s a r y

for the e d u c a t i o n a l

programs o f C W B .

Carter K e r r President — A r c h i t e c t , L a n d s c a p e

B i l l V a n V l a c k — E l e c t r i c a l E n g i n e e r at U W .

A r c h i t e c t and p r i n c i p a l o f the K e r r Partnership.

H a s resurrected c l a s s i c s a i l i n g boats. W o n

F o r m e r C W B Treasurer. H a s made seven west

1994 R a c i n g Series o f N W W o o d e n Y a c h t

coast to H a w a i i s a i l i n g race c r o s s i n g s .

R a c i n g A s s o c . F o r m e r C W B Treasurer. A S a i l NOW!

and C E O o f P a c i f i c P o w e r Industries, n o w re-

D i c k W a g n e r Executive Director — F o u n d e r

tired.

o f C W B . A n o n - v o t i n g m e m b e r o f the B o a r d

H a s done extensive ocean passages by

o f Trustees. F o r m e r operator o f c l a s s i c boat

s a i l and p o w e r . I s C W B s a i l i n g instructor.

l i v e r y , A r c h i t e c t . B e l i e v e s i n p r e s e r v i n g the B o b Pickett Treasurer— O v e r 20 years b u i l d -

heritage by p r e s e r v i n g the e x p e r i e n c e .

i n g and r e p a i r i n g boats. C o - o w n e r ( w i t h w i f e

T h e trustees are:

Erica) Celeste

Instructor.

B l a k e L e w i s — Electrical Engineer. Founder

Archambault

—

Cofounder

of Flounder B a y Boat Lumber C o m -

pany.

Proponent o f g i g r o w i n g .

Gloucester M u s e u m School. Professional s k i l l s i n o u t d o o r experiential e d u c a t i o n , taught

Scott R o h r e r Vice-President — M a r i n e Insur-

at Project A d v e n t u r e , H u r r i c a n e Island O u t -

ance agent, f o r m e r manager of boat repair fa-

w a r d B o u n d , and P a c i f i c Crest O u t w a r d

c i l i t y . Internationally r e n o w n e d r a c i n g sailor.

Bound.

Teaches r a c i n g c l i n i c s a r o u n d U . S .

C o a s t G u a r d l i c e n s e d boat operator.

W i l l i a m B l e t h e n — T r e a s u r e r o f T h e Seattle

R o n Snyder —

Times.

School AS#1.

A d m i n i s t r a t o r for the Seattle T i m e s

F u n d for the N e e d y . D e g r e e i n B u s i n e s s A d -

cation.

ministration, C P A and C C M .

s a i l i n g skiffs.

Raced six

Principal of

Seattle P u b l i c

A d v o c a t e o f experiential edu-

H i s 7th & 8th graders built 6 C l a n c y A S # 1 students have sail train-

ing option.

meters. C o l l e c t o r o f antique c l o c k s .

M o l l y Cadranell — Professional skills in ad-

BOARD ROSTER

v e r t i s i n g , p u b l i c relations, boat y a r d and m a rina management.

I n v o l v e d w i t h issues o f

s h o r e l i n e a n d water q u a l i t y . ing sailor.

Name

Position

Has two sailing dogs- Sparkman

and Stephens

Celeste William

C a r e n C r a n d e l l — S c i e n c e teacher, m i d d l e s c h o o l . H a s c o - c h a i r e d t w o C W B conferences o n Y o u t h and M a r i t i m e H e r i t a g e S k i l l s . A c tively i n v o l v e d in C W B / y o u t h education program planning. Was Vice-President of Board.

Molly Caren

Archambault

Program

K.

Finance

Blethen

Cadranell

Marketing

Crandell

Program

Chuck

Edwards

C h u c k E d w a r d s — M a r k e t i n g and sales p r o fessional. Degrees i n B i o l o g y / Z o o l o g y . C W B I s restoring C W B L i g h t -

n i n g at h o m e . C a m e up t h r o u g h the p r o g r a m s of

CWB.

S t e v e E x c e l l — P u b l i c affairs c o n s u l t a n t .

F o r m e r c h i e f o f s t a f f for G o v e r n o r J o h n Spellman.

Steve

Excell

Treasurer.

-

Chair

-

Program

Bill

Keasler

Finance

Kerr

Blake

President

Executive

Lewis

-

Curatorial,

Seattle

Times

Landing

Educator

Show,

Finance, Liaison, Marketing

Folsom

Consultant

Nautical

Chair

Lin

Carter

Educator.

Marketing, Boat Curatorial

W a s a m e m b e r of staff for 3 years.

s a i l i n g instructor.

Occupation

Committees

E x p e r i e n c e d rac-

Fish

distribution

Pollster.

Marketing

Exec.

Retired Computer Chair

Program

Engineer

Architect Retired

Businessman

Trustee o f e d u c a t i o n a l and mental

health institutions.

F o r m e r C W B President.

Bob

Pickett

Scott

Rohrer

Ron

Snyder

Treasurer

Executive,

Finance

-

Chair

Liaison -

Chair,

Executive

Co-Owner

Flounder

Bay

C o a s t G u a r d l i c e n s e d boat operator.

Vice

President

Marine

Insurance

L i n F o l s o m — R e c e n t l y retired E n v i r o n m e n tal C o o r d i n a t o r . O f f i c e r o f R o w i n g A s s o c i a -

Program

Principal

AS#1

tion and W o o d e n Y a c h t R a c i n g Association.

O w n s a n d e x t e n s i v e l y sails 3 0 ' s l o o p . s a i l i n g instructor.

CWB

Bob

Tapp

Secretary

Curatorial - Chair, Executive

S a i l e d s i n c e she w a s five.

Bill

Van

Curatorial

Vlack

Metals

Electrical

Consultant

Engineer

B i l l K e a s l e r — P r e s i d e n t o f the F l o a t i n g H o m e s A s s o c i a t i o n , Seattle's houseboat c o m -

Dick

Wagner

Director +

2

Boat Show - Chair, All other committees

CWB

Director

A C A L L FOR VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON CWB COMMITTEES

by Scott Rohrer In a move to expand and improve the C e n ter for W o o d e n Boats, the B o a r d of Trustees has formalized and adopted a new committee structure to take full advantage of our B o a r d m e m bers' and volunteers' special s k i l l s . F i v e standing committees and several ad hoc or sub c o m mittees w i l l serve to apply particular talents to specific areas o f concern. A l l committees w i l l report directly to the B o a r d of Trustees and w i l l

years for improvements at the Center.

PROGRAM The Program Committee, chaired by Caren Crandell, w i l l be w o r k i n g closely w i t h other committees to expand and improve existing programs such a s l i v e r y , S a i l N O W ! , A l l A b o a r d and others. L i k e w i s e , they w i l l initiate new programs and p r o v i d e oversight for the Center's most important undertaking; E D U C A TION

provide a direct conduit to the B o a r d for a l l memThe Program Committee w i l l work closely

bers.

with the Director, the General Manager as w e l l E a c h committee w i l l be chaired by a Board

as the Curatorial and M a r k e t i n g committees.

m e m b e r o r v o l u n t e e r w i t h e x p e r t i s e i n that committee's area F o r example: the Finance C o m -

MARKETING

mittee is chaired by Treasurer B o b Pickett but includes the Director, D i c k Wagner, the General

T h e C h a i r o f this c o m m i t t e e i s M o l l y

M a n a g e r and f i n a n c i a l m i n d s s u c h as B o a r d

Cadranell and its purpose is to promote the C e n -

M e m b e r W i l l Blethen. E a c h chairman w i l l de-

ter in a broad marketplace. F u n d raising, retail

cide h o w b i g the committee w i l l be and who w i l l

sales, advertising, membership and press liaison

serve. T h i s w i l l be decided based on the tasks of

are a l l duties of this group. T h i s is a new c o m -

the committees and the particulars of the i n d i -

mittee but may w e l l be one of the most impor-

viduals w h o volunteer.

tant in the future. Presently, the potential for an

THE COMMITTEES ARE:

i m p r o v e d and expanded Center for W o o d e n Boats is great. T h e M a r k e t i n g committee w i l l be

EXECUTIVE

w o r k i n g with a l l of the other committees to make sure we can pay for it a l l .

T h i s committee is chaired by the P r e s i dent of the board, Carter K e r r and includes all of

BOAT SHOW

the B o a r d Officers, the D i r e c t o r and G e n e r a l Manager. Its makeup is fixed but various B o a r d

D i c k Wagner is the chair for this "Sea-

members and volunteers may be asked to w o r k

sonal" committee w h i c h focuses on the enormous

with the committee on special projects.

task of organizing the W o o d e n Boat Festival. A smaller group has taken on the special assign-

LIAISON T h e C h a i r o f the L i a i s o n C o m m i t t e e i s

ment of the annual auction w h i c h is held during the Festival. B o t h groups are already w o r k i n g on plans for the Festival and need volunteers now.

Scott Rohrer w h o w o r k s closely w i t h the D i r e c tor. T h i s group works w i t h our south L a k e U n i o n

T h e committees w i l l meet regularly as

neighbors i n c l u d i n g N W Seaport, the Seattle

determined by the Chairs. If y o u have a special

C o m m o n s and other maritime heritage groups/

interest or skills y o u w o u l d like to bring to one

vessels. T h e y also w o r k on strategy w i t h regard

or more o f these committees, fill out the slip be-

to public agencies.

l o w and make or b r i n g it to R o g e r Coulter at the Center (fax 382-2699). T h i s is your opportunity

A sub group made up of Wagner, K e r r ,

to make a difference in the way the Center oper-

Pickett and others are responsible for planning

ates and presents itself to the public. We k n o w

for our future location at C a m a B e a c h .

various members have had g o o d ideas over the

CURATORIAL -SITE T h i s is the nuts-and bolts committee w i t h the huge responsibility for maintenance, restoration and repair of our p h y s i c a l plant and fleet.

C h a i r m a n B o b T a p p already has a number of first-rate volunteers committed to its goals and can use a few more.

FINANCE T h i s committee, as described above, deals w i t h fiscal planning, financial oversight and creation of the annual budget for the Center. Staff responsible for b o o k k e e p i n g w i l l also serve on this committee.

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T h i s is y o u r opportunity to affect the way the Center for W o o d e n Boats moves into the next century.

Building the Davis Boat the p l a n k w i l l take i s d e t e r m i n e d , a n d a t e m -

w h i l e . F o r an engineer, salesman, scientist,

plate is made.

T h e p l a n k i s t h e n cut t o the

m a r i n e s u r v e y o r a n d a j u d g e u n d e r the g u i d -

F r o m a pile of l u m b e r to a finished

s h a p e o f the t e m p l a t e . N o - - the p l a n k s o n

a n c e o f a d a r n g o o d b o a t b u i l d e r , t o get t o -

( w e l l , almost) 16 foot D a v i s boat in 8 days

a boat n e v e r h a v e o n e s i d e p a r a l l e l to the

g e t h e r a n d b u i l d a boat in 8 d a y s is s o m e -

i s w h a t s o m e m a y c a l l the " M i r a c l e o f V a l -

o t h e r f o r the e n t i r e l e n g t h . I t w o r k s o u t that

t h i n g w e w i l l n e v e r forget.

ley Street"!

w a y b e c a u s e o f the c o m p o u n d c u r v e s i n -

By Larry Hennings

U n d e r the g u i d a n c e o f " P r o f e s -

sor" E r i c Hvalsoe, five highly motivated and

v o l v e d , I think!

A f t e r c u t t i n g the c e d a r

T h e J O H N D A V I S i s a r e p l i c a o f the

talented students u n d e r t o o k w h a t appeared,

p l a n k s t o shape f r o m the t e m p l a t e , they w e r e

boats d e s i g n e d b y J o h n D a v i s S r . a n d b u i l t

a t least t o t h i s w r i t e r , a n a l m o s t i m p o s s i b l e

a t t a c h e d t o the f r a m e s w i t h b r o n z e s c r e w s ,

by himself, his son

task.

m a n y o f them! T h e seams were c a u l k e d and

M e t l a k a t l a , A l a s k a . H i s boat b u i l d i n g ac-

c h a m p a g n e c o r k s p o p p e d a n d the " J O H N

the h u l l f a i r e d a n d s a n d e d .

P r o b a b l y the

t i v i t i e s s t a r t e d w i t h flat b o t t o m e d s k i f f s .

D A V I S " w a s l a u n c h e d a m i d lots o f c h e e r -

m o s t e x c i t i n g e v e n t c a m e w h e n the h u l l w a s

T h e y were inexpensive, functional and in

i n g b y the s t u d e n t s a n d g u e s t s f o r t h i s m o s t

r e m o v e d f r o m the m o l d s a n d t u r n e d r i g h t

great d e m a n d .

side up. B o y , d i d it l o o k nice!!!

d e m a n d s b y the l o c a l f i s h e r m e n for a sea-

B u t o n the 8 t h d a y , a b o u t 7 p m , the

m e m o r a b l e event!

A n d i t floated!!

And

and grandson

in

A b o u t 1905, in response to

w o r t h y boat that c o u l d t r a v e l l o n g d i s t a n c e s ,

most importantly, we a l l went for a row!!!

I t w o u l d b e n i c e t o s a y that a l l o f the

h e d e s i g n e d a n d b u i l t the f i r s t o f the d o u b l e

A p r e v i o u s class, also c o n d u c t e d by

above activity o c c u r r e d in a c a l m a n d or-

e n d e d , r o u n d b o t t o m e d boats f o r w h i c h h e

E r i c , h a d l o f t e d the D a v i s b o a t f r o m p l a n s

d e r l y m a n n e r , but that w o u l d n o t b e t o t a l l y

b e c a m e f a m o u s , a n d w e h a v e c r e a t e d the

i n the C e n t e r f o r W o o d e n B o a t s p u b l i c a t i o n

accurate!

replica.

"DAVIS BOATS".

tion and c o n f u s i o n , but o n l y m o m e n t s .

L o f t i n g i s a process

T h e r e w e r e m o m e n t s o f frustra-

w h e r e s m a l l p l a n s are e n l a r g e d t o f u l l s i z e

C o m m e n t s s u c h as:

o n the loft f l o o r t o s h o w the s h a p e o f the

w h o t o o k m y r a s p , w h y d o e s n ' t that d a r n

boat a t v a r i o u s l o c a t i o n s a l o n g the l e n g t h .

b o a r d fit a n d w h y d i d y o u d r o p that c l a m p

T h e s e l o c a t i o n s are c a l l e d " s t a t i o n s " . I n the

o n m y toe, w e r e j u s t a f e w o f the a l w a y s

D a v i s b o a t the p l a n s c a l l e d f o r s e v e n sta-

reserved and temperate remarks made.

w h e r e i s that p e n c i l ,

But

t i o n s p l u s b o t h o f the s t e m s (it i s a d o u b l e

i t w a s s t i l l f u n , a n d I a m sure that n o o n e

ended boat).

h a d t o a s k "are w e h a v i n g a g o o d t i m e y e t ? " .

T h e project started by b u i l d i n g a

I d o n o t t h i n k that a n y o n e i n the c l a s s

" s t r o n g b a c k " t o w h i c h the m o l d s , c u t f r o m

c a n say that it w a s n o t a m o s t i n t e r e s t i n g

p l y w o o d a l o n g the s t a t i o n l i n e s m e n t i o n e d

and memorable week and certainly worth-

a b o v e w e r e a t t a c h e d a t the p r e c i s e l o c a t i o n c a l l e d f o r i n the p l a n s . T h e t w o s t e m s w e r e fabricated from Honduras mahogany, in three p i e c e s , a n d g r o o v e s c a l l e d rabbets w e r e cut t o h o l d the e n d s o f the p l a n k s .

B e c a u s e the boat w a s b u i l t u p s i d e d o w n , the n e x t s t e p w a s t o p u t the D o u g l a s f i r k e e l i n p l a c e o n t o p o f the m o l d s a n d att a c h i t t o the t w o s t e m s .

Ribbands, 3/4"

s q u a r e b y a s l o n g a s the boat, w e r e t h e n i n stalled at about 6" intervals l o n g i t u d i n a l l y .

T h e f r a m e s w e r e t h e n t o b e b e n t o v e r the ribbands.

S t e a m i n g a n d b e n d i n g the o a k f r a m e s a r o u n d the r i b b a n d s w a s a s o m e t i m e s f r a n t i c , but v e r y i n t e r e s t i n g p r o c e s s . T h e y f i r s t h a d t o b e " c o o k e d " f o r a b o u t a n h o u r i n the steam b o x , then one at a time, r e m o v e d from the b o x , r u s h e d t o the b o a t a n d b e n t o v e r the r i b b a n d s b e f o r e t h e y c o o l e d . I t i s a m a z ing h o w pliable oak becomes w h e n steamed!

S p i l i n g and planking, a time consumi n g a n d e x a c t i n g task, c a m e next. S p i l i n g i s a p r o c e s s w h e r e the p r e c i s e ( a l m o s t ! ) s h a p e

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A complete history of Davis and

S o n s , B o a t B u i l d e r s , i s a v a i l a b l e i n the C W B publication " D A V I S B O A T S " — very interesting reading.

Editor's note: John Davis Jr., grandson of the Davis Boat Co., is a CWB life member, now living in California. John Davis Jr. , a retired Naval Architect was instrumental in providing information for our Monograph "Davis Boats". The monograph is currently out of print, but we plan to have it reprinted soon.

OTHER RECENT AWARDS C W B has been h o n o r e d b y t w o recent awards in 1995. We do our best to serve our c o m m u n i t y . A pat on the head from others that serve is something we are especially grateful to receive.

MID WINTER R E V I V A L A N D VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

C W B ' s C o m m u n i t y S a i l i n g includes: " S a i l N O W ! " , a basic sailing program at af-

Horace Ingram,

and V e r n o n Velez.

Dick Wagner

R i g h t o n cue, for C W B ' s M i d W i n t e r R e v i v a l , the s k y t u r n e d b l u e a n d the c e l e s tial sprinkler

1) T h e U n i t e d States S a i l i n g A s s o c i a t i o n of N e w p o r t , R h o d e Island, is the N a t i o n a l governing body for the sport of s a i l i n g . On January 29th, at their annual C o m m u n i t y S a i l i n g conference in San D i e g o , C A , they honored the Center for W o o d e n Boats, Seattle, W A , as an outstanding sailing program i n 1994". V e r n V e l e z , M a n ager of sailing instruction, accepted the award.

Prior recipients: David Erskine,

shut o f f o n F e b r u a r y 2 6

allow a flotilla of wooden

to

sailing, r o w i n g ,

and p a d d l i n g vessels to circumnavigate L a k e U n i o n . . A b o u t sixty C W B members and visitors gathered to register

a n d par-

t i c i p a t e i n the p a r a d e . T h e v e s s e l s i n c l u d e d : the H e r r e s h o f f 12 1/2, N e w H a v e n S h a r p i e , M o w e r sloop, Blanchard Juniors, Blanchard S e n i o r , the R h o d e s s l o o p " P i n o c c h i o " , G a r den sloop " S e a W i n d " , some C l a n c y skiffs, a kayak and canoe.

fordable rates, using a diverse fleet of historic types and a m e l l o w staff that never y e l l s . " A l l A b o a r d " w h i c h offers sailing and maritime heritage s k i l l s instruction for youths facing difficult life conditions. T h i s program is free.

Partial funding is p r o v i d e d by K i n g C o u n t y ' s C u l t u r a l Resources D i v i s i o n . " S a i l A w a y C h a l l e n g e " provides weekend c l i n i c s in basic s a i l i n g for people with physical disabilities.

The ' R o u n d

the L a k e s a i l o f a b o u t

five miles was just

right to w o r k up an ap-

petite a n d a v o i d h y p o t h e r m i a . A l l g o t t h e i r

L E T T E R T O T H E DOGS This is a letter recently sent by a couple of our 4 footed members.

toes a n d n o s e s d e f r o s t e d w h i l e the p o t l u c k , a g a s t r o n o m i c a l extravaganza, w a s l a i d out.

F e b r u a r y 2 2 , 1995

Then it was laid upon while C W B Director

Eston Ellis, Editor

b e g a n the B e s t V o l u n t e e r

WATERFRONT

announcement.

S a m p l e s o f t e x t s u b m i t t e d o n the b a l l o t s f o r e a c h n o m i n e e w a s read w i t h a c c o m p a n i m e n t

re:

Salty D o g Contest

o n the k e y b o a r d b y E l l e n H e n d e r s o n , a S a i l " B a i l e y - B o u s h a y H o u s e " is a program that gives w e e k l y boat rides and heritage maritime s k i l l s instruction to people w i t h A I D S , at no cost to participants. " S u m m e r in the C i t y " is a series of weeklong sailing and marlinspike s k i l l s instruction for m i d d l e school youths.

"Cast O f f " gives free rides on summer weekends in our largest vessels.

N o w student a n d o r g a n i s t a t St. M a r k s C a thedral.

W e are p a w s - i - t i v e l y t h r i l l e d t o h a v e placed second runner-up in your photo contest w h i c h w a s p u b l i s h e d i n the F e b r u a r y ,

Larry

1 9 9 5 , issue o f Waterfront m a g a z i n e . O u r

Hennings, Stan Jurgensen, L e i f K a r l s e n , B i l l

p r i z e is a s u b s c r i p t i o n t o Waterfront a n d

Lehman, Paul M a r l o w , B u d Ricketts, M i k e

Sea m a g a z i n e s .

S e y m o u r , D a v e S o r a c c o , F r e d S t a r k , Jane

fine p u b l i c a t i o n s , w e w o u l d l i k e t o h a v e y o u

Warner, and " T r i p " Zabriskie.

s e n d the m a g a z i n e s t o R o s e a n d W i l l i e , the

The eleven nominees were:

soft-coated The

D i r e c t o r p o i n t e d out h o w m u c h

S i n c e w e a l r e a d y get these

W h e a t e n T e r r o r s ( s i c ) a t the

C e n t e r for W o o d e n B o a t s .

" A S # 1 Y a c h t C l u b " gives sailing instruction to 7th and 8th grade youths from A l t e r n a tive S c h o o l #1.

C W B ' s survival depends o n volunteers.

V o l u n t e e r s are a l l he-

"paws-on" maritime museum, where we go

" F r i d a y F o r u m " provides sailing instruction for 7th and 8th grade youths from K e l l o g g M i d d l e School.

r o e s , a n d the o n e w h o g a i n s the a w a r d i s a

r o w i n g w i t h o u r m o m i n o n e o f the m a n y

r e p r e s e n t a t i v e o f a l l that i s best i n v o l u n -

t r a d i t i o n a l l y d e s i g n e d p u l l i n g boats.

teerism,

2) On February 3, 1995, the Center for C a reer Alternatives ( C C A ) , of Seattle and Everett, W A , gave C W B their "Outstanding C o m m u n i t y Services A w a r d " for our M a r i t i m e Heritage S k i l l s program for youths, conducted at C a m a B e a c h , C a m a n o Island d u r i n g the S u m m e r o f 1994.

D a n i e l B o h n , C W B youth instructor, and D i c k Wagner, Director, accepted the award at the 15th A n n u a l D i n n e r o f C C A i n Seattle.

C C A i s a non-profit organization, p r o v i d ing vocational training, job skills and citizen skills t o people out o f mainstream society. A t C W B ' s C a m a B e a c h program, 14-16 year o l d youths learn how to achieve personal and professional goals i n d i v i d u a l l y and as a group through training in r o w i n g , sailing and traditional wooden boat building.

T h e C e n t e r for W o o d e n Boats is a

L a s t y e a r ' s v o l u n t e e r h o u r s w a s the e q u i v a lent t o s e v e n staff!!

Any-

a s i n s c r i b e d o n the p e r m a n e n t t r o -

o n e c a n g o t o the C e n t e r f o r W o o d e n B o a t s

phy: "... Dedication, Enthusiasm, Leader-

t o t a k e s a i l i n g l e s s o n s , o r get w o o d w o r k i n g

s h i p , a n d C o m m i t m e n t t o the g o a l s o f the

a n d b o a t b u i l d i n g t r a i n i n g f r o m master crafts-

C e n t e r for W o o d e n B o a t s " .

men.

Y o u c a n learn t o s t e a m b e n d a n o a k

f r a m e , cast a n o a r l o c k , s e w a c a n v a s d i t t y A n y o n e can be a volunteer. T h e y can

b a g ( w e k e e p treats i n o u r s ) , s p l i c e a l i n e , o r

v i r t u a l l y write their o w n j o b description. I f

caulk a seam. T h e y ' v e got everything from

w e d o n ' t h a v e a j o b that s u i t s y o u , . . m a k e

"catboats"

u s a n offer.

to "bark-en-tines".

Y o u don't need your m o m ' s

p e r m i s s i o n t o v o l u n t e e r here. T h e 1 9 9 4 V o l -

S o , lots of people and their four-

u n t e e r A w a r d , b a s e d o n the m a j o r i t y o f

l e g g e d f r i e n d s w i l l b e a b l e to r e a d Water-

votes, was a w a r d e d t o M i k e S e y m o u r . W i t h

front a n d Sea m a g a z i n e s i f y o u s e n d o u r

Ellen's rousing chords of Mendelsohn's

c o p i e s d o w n t o the C e n t e r f o r W o o d e n B o a t s

W e d d i n g M a r c h (don't ask w h y ) M i k e

a t the s o u t h e n d o f L a k e U n i o n .

d o n n e d the B e s t V o l u n t e e r ' s

dress is:

angel wings,

but d e c l i n e d t o d o a w a l k - o n - w a t e r d e m o n stration due to e n v i r o n m e n t a l concerns of s o m e sort.

T h e ad-

1 0 1 0 V a l l e y Street. S e a t t l e . W A

98109.

B y e for n o w , a n d s m o o t h s a i l i n g , S p a r k m a n & Stevens Cadranell

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MARINE SKILLS WORKSHOPS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Every 3rd Friday

C W B THIRD FRIDAY S P E A K E R SERIES 8 p . m . C W B Boathouse E a c h month C W B Finds a speaker o f w i t and experience to talk about his or her special k n o w l edge. It is also an opportunity for C W B m e m bers to meet one another and the staff. Refreshments served.

A p r i l 2 1 , 1995 (Friday)

for the first time, and w i l l make C W B their first port. D u r i n g 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 Diego, C A . Hawai'iloa w i l l cruise north from Seattle to K e t c h i k a n . Seattle, B e l l ingham, and Vancouver, B C w i l l b e the only place where both vessels w i l l be together.

The goals of these voyages are to foster the understanding of Polynesian Seafaring heritage and conduct c u l t u r a l exchanges w i t h i n d i g e n o u s people who depend on the ocean for survival.

A l l year ' r o u n d (Classes E v e r y Day in the S u m mer!)

L E A R N T O "SAIL NOW!" Fee: $ 125 per person (includes a one-year C W B membership) 11 & / o r 1:30 Saturday & / o r Sunday Students w i l l learn to sail classic boats in one session of classroom w o r k and four (or more) sessions of hands-on instruction in our small boats, no more than three students per instructor.

T H I R D F R I D A Y S P E A K E R SERIES The G o l d e n A g e o f D o c k t o n , the V a s h o n Island

July 1-3, 1995 (Saturday - M o n d a y )

Students w i l l graduate when able to sail a vari-

Shipyard.

ety of keel, centerboard, sloop and catboats by

8:00 p.m. C W B Boathouse

19TH A N N U A L L A K E U N I O N WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL

D i c k W a r r e n , Puget S o u n d maritime historian,

T h e A n n u a l panorama o f about 150 w o o d e n

w i l l g i v e a slide talk on the G o l d e n days of

Boats, maritime skills demonstrations, boat rides.

D o c k t o n , V a s h o n Island, as a wooden ship b u i l d -

Q u i c k and D a r i n g B o a t - b u i l d i n g contest, T o y

ing center. D o c k t o n , on Quartermaster Harbor,

Boat B u i l d i n g , E d C l a r k M e m o r i a l Y a c h t Race,

is currently a peaceful county park.

A u c t i o n , and lots of warmth, fun, friendship, and

Its m a i n

purpose n o w is a destination for weekend cruis-

shared k n o w - h o w .

ers from Seattle and T a c o m a .

Suggested donations -

instinct. Y o u may begin any Saturday. space permitting. Please c a l l ahead for reservations.

For the student who is o n l y 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) on Weekdays. C a l l for an appointment.

Frequent Weekends

$3 Individuals

A D V A N C E D SAILING SEMINARS

A p r i l 30, 1995 (Sunday)

$5 Families

Fee: V a r i a b l e

SPRING C R U I S E

$1 Seniors and Students

O u r A d v a n c e d S a i l i n g Seminars are scheduled on frequent weekends a l l summer long.

N o o n - 8 p.m. M e m b e r s h i p M e e t i n g at 1 p . m .

The

T h e S p r i n g C r u i s e is an annual time capsule ad-

September 29 - October 1 (Friday - Sunday)

weekend seminars are overnight, and include

venture. T h i s year it w i l l be 1914. The w o r l d is

navigation and cruising techniques These classes

s h o c k e d b y the m u r d e r o f A r c h d u k e F r a n z

WOOD (WOODEN OPEN ONE DESIGN) R E G A T T A

Ferdinand by an anarchist in Sarajevo, B o s n i a -

T h i s is a regional event in the W O O D regatta

Herzegovina.

series begun by W o o d e n B o a t M a g a z i n e in 1992.

Seattle's growth has continued, with noticeable

T h e W O O D Regatta utilizes an equitable means

development in South L a k e U n i o n , i n c l u d i n g the

of handicapping the total spectrum of classic

N e w F o r d A u t o m o b i l e plant and the water pow-

wooden racing classes.

ered electric plant.

The event w i l l be run according to US S a i l i n g

We w i l l a l l have current 1914 charts as we c i r -

regulations, i n c l u d i n g entry fee differentials ( A

cumnavigate L a k e U n i o n . Prizes for costumes

T w e l v e Meter pays more than an El T o r o d i n -

and the best potluck supper. Registration for use

ghy)

of our boat is $5, or b r i n g y o u r o w n .

There w i l l be awards by classes as well as an overall trophy, sponsored by W o o d e n B o a t and

M a y 19, 1995 (Friday)

Interlux.

T H I R D F R I D A Y S P E A K E R SERIES

There w i l l be a wine and cheese reception and

The P h i l o s o p h y o f Offshore C r u i s i n g

registration Friday night at C W B , On Saturday

8:00 p . m . C W B Boathouse

there w i l l be a m o r n i n g registration, skipper's

C a r o l Hasse w i l l give a slide talk o n the reasons

meeting and afternoon races. On Sunday there

one should or should not head for blue water.

w i l l be more races, followed by a dinner and an-

C a r o l teaches sail m a k i n g nation w i d e and the

nouncement of the race results. A continental

basics of offshore c r u i s i n g quite often out of

breakfast w i l l be served on Saturday and S u n -

Tahiti.

day.

C a r o l c o - o w n s Port T o w n s e n d S a i l s ,

where she designs and builds renowned c r u i s i n g

Contact C W B for further information. (206) 382-

sails.

2628.

M a y 2 9 & 30, 1995

HAWAII'S HISTORIC VESSELS VISIT C W B H o k u l e ' a & Hawai'iloa, Polynesian Voyagers F r o m time i m m e m o r i a l , the Polynesian people have made voyages throughout the South Pacific using the stars and ocean currents to navigate.

Hokule'a, and Hawai'iloa, double h u l l H a w a i ian v o y a g i n g canoes, have been retracing these voyages and navigation techniques. Hokule'a and Hawai'iloa w i l l cruise the West Coast in 1995

To Build something is a satisfaction we too often deny ourselves.

To build a wooden Boat, why, it's an unforgettable experience.

T h e Center for W o o d e n Boats M a r i n e S k i l l s W o r k s h o p s . E v e r y t h i n g from sailing to carvel p l a n k i n g to celestial navigation.

C a l l for schedules and tuition.

6

are open to a l l graduates of S a i l N O W ! and sailors w i t h basic s k i l l s .

Contact the Center for

W o o d e n Boats to sign up for the next available seminar.

Three Separate W e e k s d u r i n g the Summer

S U M M E R IN T H E CITY Fee: $100 T h i s summer the Center for W o o d e n Boats w i l l offer s a i l i n g instruction for m i d d l e - s c h o o l aged kids in a w e e k - l o n g course that w i l l also include r o w i n g , p a d d l i n g and marline spike seamanship skills. The week long sessions w i l l be offered July 24-28, A u g u s t 7-11, and August 21 -25 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. At a cost of $100 per student (scholarships available). U p o n successful completion o f the program, students w i l l be qualified to rent boats from the C W B fleet. K i d s who volunteer at the Center can earn free boat time.

W h a t a great way to spend the summer!

The Y o u t h s u m m e r s a i l i n g p r o g r a m w i l l b e headed u p b y l o n g time C W B sailing instructor Dave Soracco. He and a crew of very experienced instructors w i l l share their k n o w l e d g e , skills and enthusiasm for sailing and seamanship.

We k n o w from w o r k i n g w i t h at-risk kids that learning to sail is more than just learning a new sport. S e l f esteem, team s k i l l s and patience figure in as w e l l . It is a great opportunity to spend a summer on the d o c k s and in the boats; it w i l l

be a summer t h e y ' l l never forget. F o r more i n -

Rebecca has not taught this class for several years,

formation, or to sign up call R o g e r or L e s l i e at

so we anticipate this class filling early.

the Center for W o o d e n Boats, (206) 382-2628.

M a y 20th (Saturday) M a y 6-7, 1995 ( O p e n i n g D a y )

T H E SALISH P E O P L E AND THEIR SKILLS A cruise aboard "Zodiac"

RIGGING AS IF IT M A T T E R S W I T H BRION TOSS

the Downeast Builders. E r i c w i l l lead seven student through the mysteries of lapstrake construction. T h e boat w i l l be a classic design, perhaps a W h i t e h a l l , perhaps a R a n g e l y , maybe a classic yacht tender. W e w i l l leave this choice up to E r i c and the first students w h o sign up.

Fee: $100/$110

Leaves C W B 9:00 a.m.

9 a. m. - 6 p . m . C W B Boatshop Instructor: B r i o n Toss and assistant

Fee: $325/$375

Master rigger and author B r i o n Toss unlocks the

July 22 & 23 (Saturday & Sunday)

SAND C A S T I N G A N D F O U N D R Y TECHNIQUES

Instructors: Steve & D o r -

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. C W B B o a t h o u s e and N o r t h west Seaport Fee: $40/$50 Instructor: Prof. P a u l Ford

othy P h i l i p p T w o special treats in one.

L i v e and travel aboard the 127' schooner "Zodiac" for three days and three nights while studying the history,

B a s i c foundry k n o w how w i l l be covered in the first session. Students w i l l cast s i m p l e forms. T h e second session w i l l involve more complex casting. Stud e n t s w i l l also learn h o w to b u i l d a cheap, but effective foundry.

L i m i t e d to 12 students.

culture and crafts of the S a l ish people under the tutelage of Steve

and

Dorothy

P h i l i p p , w h o have l i v e d among the Salish for more than 60 years. No one can convey the rich lore of S a l ish w o r k , play and ingenuity better than Steve and Dorothy.

Y o u ' l l learn na-

tive s k i l l s such as m a k i n g September 23-October

nettle Fishing lines and tule mats, cruise and anchor at

1,1995 ( S a t u r d a y - S u n -

places o f historic and c u l -

day)

tural interest, i n c l u d i n g a

ERIC DOW'S CARVEL BOATBUILDING WORKSHOP

special

visit

to

the

S u q u a m i s h m u s e u m , 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 -

secrets of tuning, double-braid s p l i c i n g , r i g g i n g

shop materials are included. Departing from and

fundamentals including design, fabrication, main-

returning t o C W B . L i m i t e d t o 2 0 students.

tenance and more and adds one more important element: fun.

Innovative, easy-to-remember

A p r i l 1 4 - 2 1 (Friday - F r i d a y )

techniques w i l l help y o u learn knots and splices

CANOE RESTORATION WORKSHOP

specifically adapted to modern-day applications

Fee: $360/400

in the water and a sort of " m o b m i m e " w i l l help

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day C W B Boatshop

y o u understand the nature and intensity of the

Instructor: Jerry Stelmok

forces that act on rigs and how g o o d rigs trans-

We plan to find a canoe that needs a new canvas,

late those forces into boat speed. L i m i t e d to 18

and materials. S a i l plans, examination of boats

a few new ribs, and planks and a maybe even a new stem. T h e n fix it. E v e r y o n e w h o has or ap-

July 15, 1995 (Saturday)

preciates true classic w o o d and canvas canoes

INTRODUCTION T O M E T A L L U R G Y

should k n o w how to fix them.

Fee: $25/$30 9 a.m. - 3 p . m . C W B Boathouse Instructor: Prof. Paul F o r d K i n d s and properties of alloys. Heat treatment for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. T h i s w o r k shop provides information helpful for anyone d o i n g forging or casting. It is especially v a l u able for students interested in the C a s t i n g W o r k shop w h i c h f o l l o w s on A p r i l 23 & 24.

If y o u have a

canoe that needs fixing, maybe yours can be the class project.

A p r i l 29, 1995 (Saturday)

REBECCA WITTMAN'S BRIGHTWORK SEMINAR Fee: $100/$125 9:00am - 3:00pm C W B Boathouse Rebecca W i t t m a n , author of the definitive w o r k on B r i g h t w o r k , is a longtime member of the C e n ter 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 information 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 b o o k , s o p l a n o n c u t t i n g edge i n f o r m a t i o n .

July 16-24 (Sunday - M o n d a y )

LAPSTRAKE WORKSHOP Fee: $550/$600 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p . m . C W B Boatshop Instructor: E r i c H v a l s o e E r i c H v a l s o e , a h o m e g r o w n boatbuilder from Seattle, has proven he can stand up to the best of 7

Fee: $550/$600 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. C W B Boatshop Instructor: E r i c D o w T h e instructor is a B r o o k l i n , M a i n e boat builder w i t h extensive experience in b u i l d i n g traditional w o o d e n boats and teaching others how to do so.

The class w i l l b u i l d a carvel planked dinghy of classic design, incorporating a l l the challenges of traditional boat b u i l d i n g but on a manageable scale. T h e completed boat w i l l be launched on Sunday afternoon, October 1. B a s i c w o o d w o r k ing skills required (See M a y 11, 1995); class l i m ited to 7 students.

N O T E : Fees indicate m e m b e r / n o n - m e m b c r costs. A $ 100 non-refundable deposit is required with registration for all boat b u i l d i n g workshops, w i t h the balance payable one week prior to the w o r k s h o p . Classes w i t h fewer than 4 students w i l l be canceled or postponed.

CLASSIFIEDS The Classified A d s are available, free of charge to C W B members. Please contact Roger a t C W B i f you would like an ad to appear in Shavings or Sawdust. To renew your ad, you must send a copy of the ad (and any changes) by the 15th of each month to "Classifieds" c/o C W B .

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1958, Designer: Ben Seaborn, H u l l : Red Cedar/Bent Oak. Sail away price at $9995. C a l l Ed 764-5032 3 hp plete 1206 6002

Seagull short shaft. Zero hours after comrefurbishing by dealer $300. Robert C o x , Concannon B l v d . , Livermore, C A 94550(510) 606 5611

Beautiful Classic cedar strip and fiberglass 17' canoe. Contact Don Baker 883-2312. M a k e offer.

Built by Bob Ruchy - Black Diamond.

SALE:

17 1/2' W o o d and Canvas Canoe. B u i l t by owner in 1991. $1200. Richard W o l l a m 206 347-4527 17' 1945 M u k i l t e o . Cedar on Oak frames + 2 veneers cedar cold 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. E Z Loader trailer. $1950 Jim 776-5071 U . S . N a v y utility boat, wood hull. No 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 hollow face spokeshave $20, Stanley Round face spokeshave $20, Stanley flat face spokeshave $20, A l l Steel bevel $ 1 5 , Stanley#78 R a b b e t P l a n e $ 6 5 , Stanley Bullnose plane $30, B a i l e y #5-1/2 $45, Bailey #4 Corrugated sole $55, Sergeant - Marked #407 2"x8" sole 1 5/8" iron $75. T o n y Brent 7813 First A v e N W , Seattle, W A 98117 (206) 783-0228.

26' Sierra Class Sloop Makai Builder: M o n s o n in

Classic O l d T o w n Sport Boat, approximately 35 years old. Length 11 feet 9 inches. Boat kept under cover. Interior ribs and planking in good condition. Transom cracked; repairable. $1500 obo.

Philip K o h l , (206) 385-7467 1955 14' Norseman Runabout, Oak deck, seats floor, mahogany gunwale, 50 hp Merc (rebuilt) Trailer (206) 862-8077 28' W o o d Troller 1979 - Displaces 12,000 lbs. 46 HP Westerbeke Diesel 1988 1300 hours. 1 G P H at 6knts. N e w transmission 1994 Diesel Stove - legal head 12 volt refer Power windlass HC Pressure Water - Covered Moorage @ $ 150/month. $ 18,000 O B O Dale R i v a 206 463-3642.

WANTED: Nexus Marine: Wooden Boat builder with 2 yrs exp.

Must have own hand tools, pay is low, work is good.

C a l l 206 352-8330.

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Boat Covers to protect our boats from the elements and prevent costly maintenance of our boats. We w i l l also accept donations toward the cost of buying materials. C W B 382-2628 Weather station for C a m a Beach: wind direction, velocity, gust indicator; barometer, wet/dry bulb thermometer. Barograph preferred to barometer.

C W B 382-2628 Information about Bristol Bay Gillnetters. Practical info on repowering, rig conversions and sound hulls for sale. Please contact: Christopher Pompel, Giant Circle, Waldron, W A 98297 O l d wooden boat with cuddy cabin 2 0 ' or less to be used dry as a '"play boat" for kids. Condition not important. C a l l Jack at (206) 322-5391 M o d e l sailing boats sloop or ketch style- old or new. 2 feet to 8 feet long with sails. A l s o would like to commission someone to b u i l d me three, seven or eight foot sail boats models. Phone- Mary Jasper (808) 822-1703 or write to 2752 Nokekula Cr. L i h u e , HI 96766 H E L P ! Ten (more would be nice) volunteers urgently needed to assist with the operation of C W B Livery/Rental!!! W o u l d like to have scheduled ongoing times & D a y s thru the c o m i n g summer.

Please call Horace at C W B 382-2628.