Lake Union Park Calendar The Center for Wooden Boats - South Lake Union

Cast Off! - Free Public Sail

05 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 2 – 3pm

Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.

Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!

We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot, we open at 10am. Rides are always at 2pm, and sometimes also at 3pm.

Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU
Action Words: Boat
More info: www.cwb.org

Tugboat Storytime

09 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Historic Ships Wharf, Lake Union Park, Seattle
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11am – 12pm

Storytime aboard the Arthur Foss (a 100-year-old tug boat) features stories about boats, kids and the sea. Geared for ages two through five, but also fun for adults! After stories, there is time to explore the boat. This is an indoor/outdoor activity, please dress accordingly.

We are sorry we are unable to accommodate preschool groups - please call about scheduling a group visit.

Support for Tugboat Storytime in 2012 is provided by Inner Chapters Bookstore & Cafe! innerchaptersbooks.wordpress.com

Action Words: Learn
More info: www.cwb.org

New Volunteer Orientation

11 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10am – 12pm

Want to volunteer at The Center for Wooden Boats? Come to this orientation to learn more about CWB and the opportunities available for volunteers. Attending an orientation is required for all new volunteers. For more information, visit www.cwb.org…

Action Words: Get Involved
More info: www.cwb.org

Cast Off! - Free Public Sail

12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2 – 3pm

Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.

Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!

We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot, we open at 10am. Rides are always at 2pm, and sometimes also at 3pm.

Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU
Action Words: Boat
More info: www.cwb.org

Third Friday Speaker Series: CHARLOTTE: A Wooden Boat Story

18 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7 – 10pm

CWB's February talk will in fact be a Third Friday Film Night, courtesy of Antidote Films. DVD copies of the film will be available at the event.

CHARLOTTE is a film about an extraordinary boatyard, the Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway, located on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Ross Gannon and Nat Benjamin established the boatyard in 1980 with the purpose of designing, building, and maintaining traditionally built wooden boats, and in the process they transformed Vineyard Haven harbor into a mecca for wooden boat owners and enthusiasts. After a long career of designing and constructing boats for others, Nat embarks on building a 50 foot gaff rigged schooner for use by his family and friends — her name is Charlotte. Through close observation of the everyday activities of the boatyard, the film emerges as a meditation on tradition, craftsmanship, family, community, our relationship to nature, and love of the sea.

Prior to the screening of CHARLOTTE, CWB will also screen a short documentary created about the Lake Union Underwater Archaeology project by students at the Art Institute of Seattle.

Each month CWB finds a speaker of wit and experience to talk about his or her special knowledge. It is also an opportunity for CWB members to meet one another and the staff. Admission is free and refreshments are served (donations to cover costs are appreciated).

Support for the 2012 Third Friday Speaker Series comes from Three Sheets Northwest. threesheetsnw.com

Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU
Action Words: Learn
More info: www.cwb.org

CWB Auction: Steer by the Stars

19 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Seattle Design Center
5701 Sixth Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98108
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 5 – 10pm

The Center for Wooden Boats’ 36th annual fundraising auction and dinner celebration, Steer by the Stars, is Saturday, February 18, 2012.

The event is being held in a new location: The Seattle Design Center, in SoDo. John Curley will return as our Auctioneer, and Eat Drink Catering (formerly Tony's Catering) will again provide an amazing meal. Parking at the event is plentiful and free!

Tickets for this event are on sale now! If you have questions about ticket or table purchase, please email auction@cwb.org or call (206) 382-2628 x22 for more info.

More info: www.cwb.org…

Cast Off! - Free Public Sail

19 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2 – 3pm

Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.

Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!

We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot, we open at 10am. Rides are always at 2pm, and sometimes also at 3pm.

Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU
Action Words: Boat
More info: www.cwb.org

Tugboat Storytime

23 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Historic Ships Wharf, Lake Union Park, Seattle
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 11am – 12pm

Storytime aboard the Arthur Foss (a 100-year-old tug boat) features stories about boats, kids and the sea. Geared for ages two through five, but also fun for adults! After stories, there is time to explore the boat. This is an indoor/outdoor activity, please dress accordingly.

We are sorry we are unable to accommodate preschool groups - please call about scheduling a group visit.

Action Words: Learn
More info: www.cwb.org

Cast Off! - Free Public Sail

26 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA
Sunday, February 26, 2012, 2 – 3pm

Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.

Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!

We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot, we open at 10am. Rides are always at 2pm, and sometimes also at 3pm.

Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU
Action Words: Boat
More info: www.cwb.org

Cast Off! - Free Public Sail

04 Mar 2012 22:00:00 GMT

The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA
Sunday, March 4, 2012, 2 – 3pm

Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.

Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!

We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot, we open at 10am. Rides are always at 2pm, and sometimes also at 3pm.

Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU
Action Words: Boat
More info: www.cwb.org

Tugboat Storytime

08 Mar 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Historic Ships Wharf, Lake Union Park, Seattle
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 11am – 12pm

Storytime aboard the Arthur Foss (a 100-year-old tug boat) features stories about boats, kids and the sea. Geared for ages two through five, but also fun for adults! After stories, there is time to explore the boat. This is an indoor/outdoor activity, please dress accordingly.

We are sorry we are unable to accommodate preschool groups - please call about scheduling a group visit.

Support for Tugboat Storytime in 2012 is provided by Inner Chapters Bookstore & Cafe! innerchaptersbooks.wordpress.com

Action Words: Learn
More info: www.cwb.org

New Volunteer Orientation

10 Mar 2012 18:00:00 GMT

The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 10am – 12pm

Want to volunteer at The Center for Wooden Boats? Come to this orientation to learn more about CWB and the opportunities available for volunteers. Attending an orientation is required for all new volunteers. For more information, visit www.cwb.org…

Action Words: Get Involved
More info: www.cwb.org