Shipwright Nate Killops and crew members of the Lady Washington were making final touches to the tall ship last week before it launched in Boat Haven, Port Townsend.  Lady Washington took the summer off to complete a grant funded starboard planking project in Aberdeen.  During the Wooden Boat Festival, it was hauled out in Boat

We are saddened by the tragic loss of two lives and many boats in the fire in Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham, on March 30th.  Dave and Mary Cahalan, long-time clients of Shipwrights Co-op, lost their vessel Chinook in the fire.

Last Saturday, Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op member, Chris Brignoli, spoke at the Northwest Maritime Center‘s Spring Boating Symposium.  Chris shared a wealth of information regarding innovative heating solutions for boats.  The lecture was based on his lifetime of sailing and systems experience.  It was a no nonsense, detailed talk covering

Volunteer aboard Adventuress this winter.  The Schooner will be located at The Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle.  This opportunity offers a sense of accomplishment as you work with local shipwrights, learn new skills, become a part of the maritime community, and support a wonderful mission.  The Winter Work Weekends

Pick up this season’s issue of Living on the Peninsula.  Jan Halliday wrote a wonderful article titled “Port Townsend Boatyard”.  It is a great testiment to the character of this unique place and honors the highly skilled craftsmen and women that reside here.  You can also view the digital version

The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding’s newly built Jeff Hammond Boat Shop is full of activity.  This spring the Contemporary Program began it’s first boat project inside the 4800 sqft. shop.  Construction of Sliver, a 62 foot sloop, will continue into next year’s curriculum.  In the photograph below, Teacher and Project