CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS!
Made famous at the 2010 CWB auction – Nautical Trivia!
“That sail has a rip in it.” It’s a comment I hear a lot, as the primary staffer of CWB’s livery. With sails that get worked hard throughout the year, it’s an unfortunate reality; and without any sailmakers on staff, marks a proverbial hole in CWB’s boat maintenance abilities. read more…
To Build a Boat: A talk by Bob Allen
Bob Allen will show and tell about building his first boat — the 26′ gaff-rigged yawl Harriet Spicer — in a rental storage space. The talk will include comments and observations about those who shared their shipwright know-how with Bob.
Groups represented: Sound Experience, Virginia V, CWB & others!
Last week In Olympia, Senator Ken Jacobsen’s committee (Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Ocean & Recreation) had a hearing that included SB6185 that would create a new grant program for preservation projects on historic boats and vessels. read more…
A child enjoys the CWB model boat pond at the Seattle Boat Show.
Today was the first day of the Seattle Boat Show! Qwest Convention Center has been flooded by a sea of shiny fiberglass — all high, dry and on-display. In the spirit of keeping things on-the-water, CWB put together a pond for the occasion. Tucked away in the southeast corner of the West Hall, a crew of volunteers manages a booth and keeps an eye on the 15’ pond complete with a fleet of pond boats. Passers-by seem to relish the change of pace and compete with their kids for boat-time.
If you want an excuse to take it all in for free, there are still volunteer shifts open (if you’re already a CWB Volunteer). If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please visit our website to learn more. Or, contact Matt mnesheim@cwb.org for more information.
- Matt Nesheim
