Persistent Work Exhibit Opening: February 3
PERSISTENT WORK: Images of Industry on Lake Union and Salmon Bay
The Center for Wooden Boats invites you to take a closer look at Seattle’s marine industrial legacy that continues to endure through the 21st Century. For generations life in the Puget Sound region has been defined by what we do where land meets the water, and where ideas and ambition meet the hard work of the men and women who make Seattle a place of opportunity.
This project identified three historic structures with a maritime purpose in Lake Union, Salmon Bay, and Portage Bay, two of which still operate out of their original buildings. Photographer Abby Inpanbutr recorded the current condition of these buildings using large format photography and curator Shelly Leavens gathered stories and historical images representing the significance of their present and past uses. This exhibition presents the strange beauty of these working waterfront structures alongside the stories of our region’s maritime industrial heritage.
We invite you to view these images at the exhibit opening on Friday, February 3rd from 6 – 9pm at The Center for Wooden Boats Boathouse Gallery in Seattle, WA. Free.
This project was made possible by funding from 4Culture.
CWB: Northlake Community Wharf Gets a New Roof….Just in Time
There’s something about the threat of “Snowmageddon” that gets roof crews moving. The team from Cloise and Mike Construction of Port Orchard has done a phenomenal job over the last four days taking off the old roof at The Center for Wooden Boats new Northlake Community Wharf, and putting in place a new metal roof. When the snow finally arrived today, CWB’s new facility at the North end of Lake Union was ready for it.
In the 5 weeks since we signed the lease with King County site our crews and volunteers have pulled more than 9000 pounds of trash and debris out, gutted the interior of the warehouse, steam cleaned the interior (making sure to capture and remove all the water), installed new windows, cleared the site of blackberries, cleaned up the yard and installed fencing all around the property.
“It’s been phenomenal to watch the progress on the building,” said Betsy Davis, the CWB Executive Director. “Watching how hard the crews and volunteers work is a true inspiration.”
So what’s next? The CWB team will start working soon on the new electrical system. And when the weather allows it, we’ll begin painting the exterior walls of the building.
Before we know it, all the work will be done, and we’ll begin moving in boats and tools we’ll be using to repair and restore the CWB fleet and collection. Stay tuned for more.
CWB 2012 Program Catalogue is Here!
Our 2012 Program Catalogue is Here!
Take a Look at a Few of the New Classes and Events for 2012:
Sail Cam-Isle Event at Cama Beach State Park
Join CWB and Camano Sail & Power for a small boat sailing event over Labor Day Weekend! Cama Cabin Rentals are available, register to bring your wooden or non-wooden boat! (See page 5.)
Carolina Dory Boatbuilding
Join Camano Island boatbuilder Rick Kolin for a week of hands-on plywood boatbuilding at Cama Beach State Park! The Carolina Dory is a small utilitarian kicker boat built to take anything you can throw at it. After this 9-day intensive boatbuilding class you’ll return home with the skills to build your very own plywood fishing, crabbing or work boat. (See page 7.)
Back for 2012: Diesel Engine Theory!
Join the engineers of Arthur Foss to learn about Arthur’s 77 year-old diesel engine. The 2012 session will focus on overhauling cylinder one; you’ll get to pull the cylinder head and piston and preform repairs under the supervision of experienced diesel mechanics. (See page 9.)
Building a “Footy” Pond Boat for Youth Ages 10 – 16
Learn what makes a sailboat perform and then design and build your own custom pond boat. At the end of the week, you’ll receive an official race number and race against other Footys in the Lake Union Park model boat pond. (See page 18.)
Science of Sailing for Youth Ages 9 – 11
Pacific Science Center and CWB have teamed up to create a week of fun, science-filled sailing! Delve into the math ans physics behind sailing and boat design. Spend your morning at PSC building model boats and conducting experiments, and then walk to CWB to spend your afternoon sailing in 8′ El Toro prams on Lake Union! (See page 21.)
Download the 2012 Program Catalogue
to see all of our events, classes and workshops!
The Center For Wooden Boats Announces Expanded Roles for Key Staff
The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) is pleased to announce two staff promotions, effective in January 2012. Eldon Tam has been promoted to the post of Deputy Director, and Andrew Washburn, while continuing in the role as CWB’s Cama Beach Manager, is stepping up to become Historical Projects Manager for the entire museum.
“We have seen tremendous growth over the last several years in our programs and multiple campuses. I couldn’t be more excited about this new leadership as we step into the opportunities that lie ahead,” said CWB’s Executive Director Betsy Davis. “Eldon and Andrew have shown incredible dedication to CWB’s mission, to the experience of each and every visitor, to the needs of our volunteers and donors, and to the development of our staff.”
Tam, who has served as Operations Manager at the Seattle Museum since 2005 has been promoted to Deputy Director where he will oversee the operations of CWB’s growing operations in Lake Union Park and coordinate planning for CWB’s new Education Center in the Park. Tam will also continue to direct CWB’s annual Lake Union Wooden Boats Festival over 4th of July weekend with upwards of 35,000 attendees. Read more…
Third Friday Speaker in January: Scott Rohrer
