In a round about way, I discovered a site for the Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle, Washington. I've got several trips to Seattle planned for this fall, so I'm going to see if I can get over to see their museum. It looks like a fascinating place. According to their web site they have a broad collection of vintage and replica wooden boats ranging from canoes and skiffs to steam launches, classic motor boats and sailing vessels of various sizes. In addition to touring the docks and looking at boats, they offer boat rentals on Lake Union, free boat rides in classic wooden boats, and classes in boat building and related skills. Want to learn how to build a wood and skin Umiak? Need to brush up on making cedar rope? How about sailing lessons or seamanship classes? This is the place.
Visit their site for full directions and hours. They offer a pdf version of their walking Map of the Center for Wooden Boats which has some interesting information.
I'll keep yo posted once I've had a chance to visit this remarkable museum.
Loren
row it on Lake Union in Seattle
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