Boat Review: CWB’s Lake Union Swift
A New Sail Training Design, Built By Local High Schoolers Anyone who spends time on the pleasant waters of Seattle’s Lake Union will be familiar with the always-busy fleet coming and going from the Center for Wooden Boats…
CWB’s Lake Union Swift Project Finishes Three Boats Made by Kids, For Kids
The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) in South Lake Union has recently launched a new class of vessels to its fleet. Over the last few years, the Center has been teaming up with local students to build three new boats, known as…
CWB’s Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D Regatta 2022
The Center for Wooden Boats hosted the W.O.O.D Regatta on Seattle's Lake Union in late September, bringing out more than 30 boats to enjoy sunshine and terrific breeze.
A Century Old Boat Design Comes to Life on Lake Union
The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) recently launched its first traditionally built sailing vessel in over 15 years to the shores of Lake Union. The Kitten Class Gaff-Rigged Cat Boat, designed by John Winslow in 1920, is the…
End of Watch: Co-founder of the Center for Wooden Boats to be Honored in Sailpast Memorial
Help honor and celebrate the life of Center for Wooden Boats cofounder Colleen Wagner at 3 p.m. on September 26 on Lake Union. Friends and family of The Center for Wooden Boat’s (CWB) cofounder, Colleen Wagner are invited to…
Siebel Sailors Program Will Make Splash in PNW Youth Sailing
Siebel Sailors Program Expands to Oregon and Washington US Sailing’s new and growing youth development program is expanding to include the states of Oregon and Washington. US Sailing recently announced the following Primary…
Celebrate on the Lake: Honoring Wooden Boats and Our History
The Center for Wooden Boats Weathers the COVID-19 Storm and Begins Phased Reopening, New Public Programs and Shifts Wooden Boat Festival Highlights After closing both campuses on March 13, 2020 due to the impacts of…
Center for Wooden Boats Hires New Executive Director
With the retirement of Brandt Faatz, Josh Anderson steps into new role
The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) Board of Trustees recently announced that Josh Anderson will take the helm for the