by Kurt Hoehne January 31, 2014 The Francis Lee story is part love of craft and part love of sailing. The combination is simply the best of sailing and a showcase for the Pacific Northwest’s boatbuilding skills. (see complete list at end of article of those who contributed) Love of Craft It’s hard to find someone with greater love…
The Fall quarter has come to an end and students at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding have gained knowledge in Basic Woodworking, Drafting, Lofting and Skiff Construction. We are proud of the discipline that these students have shown in their studies. Many of our students begin their studies with almost no experience in tools and woodworking and now…
Congratulations to all the students and staff at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding who helped build the 2013 Whitehalls for the replication of John Wesley Powell’s journey down the Colorado River! The BBC will debut the film in England on Sunday, January 5, 2014! It is titled, “Operation Grand Canyon with Dan Snow.” Ben Kahn, instructor extraordinaire, participated…
This year’s class has done a terrific job on their skiffs! We can’t wait to see them on the water! Bruce Blatchley, instructor, with his students l. to r.: Bobby Bowen, Matt Shaunnessy, Austin Hatch, Penelope Partridge, Michael Mullally, Alex Finn, Alan Fenwick and Bruce Blatchley. (Not pictured are Ryan Oswalt and Peter Flint.) These students are finishing up…
Maritime scholarship opportunity for Washington State high school seniors graduating or obtaining their GED in 2014! Applications are due February 24, 2014. Go to http://ymta.net/scholarship-2/
Enrollment at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding will open this coming January 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year. New enrollment forms and a new catalog will be published and posted soon online at the following link: https://nwswb.edu/programs/enroll/ The Boat School has capacity for a new cohort of 55 students each year, starting their programs on or around the…
Our main liaison to the local school districts’ high school programs, Marci Van Cleve; teacher with a vision and previous recipient of the American Red Cross “Hero” Award for, “25 years of saving young peoples lives through educational excellence”, now is celebrated by the national boating community for 25 years of bringing youth into the maritime culture. Sponsored by…
Students at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding take a short break after moving an entire truck load of lumber by hand! Shown l. to r. are Matthew Shaunessy, Korey Ruben, Penelope Partridge, Alex Finn, Mark Mullalley, Mike Lee, Alden Rohrer, Corey Rodgers, Alan Fenwick and Caleb Underwood. Boat building has certain challenging physical elements that really help when…
R2AK – starting June 4, 2015 in Port Townsend, WA SAIL, ROW, PADDLE. ALL THE WAY TO ALASKA! DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? The physical endurance, saltwater know-how and bulldog tenacity to navigate the 750 coldwater miles from the Lower 48 to Alaska. DO YOU HAVE IT? Guaranteed blisters, mild hypothermia, and the cathartic elation that comes from…
Friday November 1, 2013 6:30 – 8:45 at Sirens Pub , Port Townsend Keeping the tradition of having a party the night before the Port Townsend Woodworkers’ Show alive. You don’t have to be a Woodworker to join us! Just come in costume and ready for a good time. The Port Townsend School of Woodworking is holding a Ball…
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Founded in 1981, the school offers a full-time 12 month Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree in Boatbuilding, a 9-month Diploma program in Marine Systems, and 5-day Intensive courses in Marine Systems topics.
