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For information on The Center for Wooden Boats, The Wooden Boat Foundation, and other local area public events, see the bottom of the page. Page last updated: May 6, 2008 |
Year 2008 Puget Sound Chapter Activities (Further details forthcoming as they evolve)
The following activities have been scheduled as of the latest update of the web site. All members are encouraged to propose, schedule, and/or sponsor "ad hoc" messabouts or meetings at any time. Indoor winter events (workshops, dinners, etc.) are also encouraged. Each of these will be posted as soon as possible after it is arranged, and members notified. Contact Gary Powell or John Weiss with your proposal.
All activities begin about 11 am Saturday, unless otherwise noted. Significant changes will be in red.
- January 26, 1 p.m.: Lake Union "Chili Row" departing from Sunnyside Ramp. RSVP to Bob Dunshee, 206-322-8846.
The Sunnyside Ramp public boat launch is located at the intersection of Sunnyside Avenue North and North Northlake Way. See the maps to the ramp and to Dunshees (bigger maps below!).
From Bob Dec 14:Marcia and I will be pleased to host the Chili Row on Lake Union again this year. Saturday, January 26, 2008
We propose that participants meet at the Sunnyside ramp at the north end of Lake Union to launch at about 1 p.m. Parking across the street from the ramp is back-in only. We have done it with our trailer many, many times. There are usually plenty of parking places, especially this time of year. We propose to row/sail/paddle clockwise around Lake Union, then come back to our house for chili at about 3:30 p.m. Bring your own drinks, please. Guests are welcome of course.
There is also usually plenty of parking on the street by our house.
Those of you (or your guests) who would like to come just for the chili are quite welcome.
May we also suggest that you RSVP to the list serve? That way others will know who’s coming and that might be useful information for them as well as for Marcia and me. Our phone number is 206 322 8846. Our address is 2600 E. Helen St. The house is a small shingle cabin on the northeast corner of 26th Ave. E. and E. Helen St.
After leaving the ramp (which is at the foot of Sunnyside Avenue), I suggest driving to our house by way of the Montlake Bridge rather than the University Bridge: it’s somewhat difficult to merge with traffic on the approach to the University Bridge. Either way will work however.
Below are 3 more maps which will show the location of our house and a suggested route from the ramp:
Map 1 (95 KB GIF)
Map 2 (105 KB GIF)
Map 3 (98 KB GIF) -- print any or all in Landscape mode.
For those that have not been to this messabout, a little more info:
Each year we host an overnight messabout here at TRAMAC. Jane, Tom and I provide everything for the weekend: food, drink, water to play on or in, and lots of nice fireside visiting. We have extra boats for the boat challenged, even one with a motor!
We have lots of room for tents, trailers and RVs. We have a boat ramp for launching boats. Larger sailboats might be a problem if the masts are not down.
The shop has a full bathroom facility. Some folks may even choose to camp out in the shop. Dogs and kids are welcome, but there are deer and other critters that may tempt the dogs.
RSVP's would be helpful so we have an idea how many to expect, BUT last minute drop ins are OK! We know how plans get muffed. Any questions, please give us a call at 360-426-1012 or e-mail.
From Susanne March 27:We are located a half mile from the Fair Harbor Marina on Case Inlet, which has a free paved public launch ramp adjacent to it. Here at the house we can launch small hand-carried craft and small trailered boats. Larger boats can launch at Fair Harbor and come around the point to our place.
Low tide is in mid morning, so we were thinking people could assemble around noon. Depending on wind and weather we have several options for destinations - a couple of neighboring coves, the town dock at Allyn, Stretch Point State Park (no facilities), Fair Harbor, or for the hardy and adventurous, Vaughn Bay. In the late afternoon, we thought we would have a barbecue here - we'll provide burgers, dogs, buns, chips and sodas, and folks could bring side dishes to share, if they want. High tide is late afternoon, and it will be light until late, so we'll have lots of hours for boating and fun.
We'll be in the middle of a restoration of a cold-molded International 14, plus we probably will not have delivered the Rangeley Lake Boat and St Lawrence River Skiff we are currently working on.
From Seattle and Tacoma:
Drive south on I-5 through Tacoma until exit 132, Highway 16.From Bremerton:
Continue on Highway 16 across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, past Gig Harbor until you reach the exit for Purdy.
At the first light in Purdy, turn left. This is Highway 302 to Allyn and Shelton. You'll cross the Purdy Bridge almost immediately.
Continue for several miles, and watch carefully for the right turn to continue Highway 302 to Shelton, Belfair and Allyn. (If you miss this turn, you'll end up at the bottom of the Key Peninsula).
Continue on Highway 302 as it crosses the top of the Key Peninsula, and goes around North Bay. Continue straight on North Bay Road when Highway 302 turns right to go to Belfair.
In another mile or so you'll reach Highway 3. Turn left and you are immediately in Allyn. See directions from Allyn, below.When you get off the ferry at Bremerton, follow the signs for Highway 304.Directions from Allyn:
After you come out of the ferry terminal, you are going to be making a left in about two blocks at Burwell Street. Follow this for a mile or so, and then you'll turn left on Callow, still following the Highway 304 signs.
Follow the signs to south Highway 3 - Shelton and Belfair. At Gorst, the highway splits, and the left lanes go off to Highway 16. Keep right, and exit on to the continuation of Highway 3.
Follow it for about 15 miles to Allyn, going through Belfair about halfway. See directions from Allyn, below.Continue south on Highway 3 through Allyn, admiring the old church on the left, and the large chainsaw art gallery on the right.Directions from Olympia and Shelton:
On the outskirts of Allyn, just past the bridge, turn left on Grapeview Loop Road. Continue on Grapeview Loop Road for 2.7 miles, and turn left on East Treasure Island (also known as Reach Island) Road.
Drive about 100 yards, and you'll see the Treasure Island Bridge ahead of you. Just past the 5 mailboxes on the left, turn left on Grapeview Point Road.
Drive about 50 yards. We are the first two driveways on the left. There is a small sign reading 81 E on a post at the end of the first driveway. Park anywhere in front of the shop.Drive north on Highway 3 out of Shelton about 10 miles to the south end of Grapeview Loop Road.
Turn right on Grapeview Loop Road and drive about 5-1/2 miles. You'll know you are getting close when you pass the Fair Harbor Marina.
Turn right on East Treasure Island Road. Drive about 100 yards, and you'll see the Treasure Island Bridge ahead of you. Just past the 5 mailboxes on the left, turn left on Grapeview Point Road.
Drive about 50 yards. We are the first two driveways on the left. There is a small sign reading 81 E on a post at the end of the first driveway. Park anywhere in front of the shop.Welcome!
This year's TSCA annual meeting will be held in St. Michael's along with the annual Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival.
For information and updates, see the TSCA Events page or contact Cricket Evans at emevans@berkeley.edu or 510-652-2034 (for TSCA meeting info).
Lake Washington will be several feet lower than in summer, so hand-launched boats are preferred. The ramp is normally usable for shallow-draft boats, though.
I will bring a pot of curry. Bring any other food/drinks you may want.
Other 2007
Activities in Planning (Details forthcoming as they evolve)
June 28 Weekend: Blake Island Campout
Sep 6 or Oct 4, TBA: Skagit River Delta
Jetty Island Circumnavigation
Hope Island, South Sound
Puget Sound public boating events
(updates as received)
31st Annual Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival and Classic Speedboat Show: July
31st Annual Wooden Boat Festival: Sep 7-9
See http://www.boat-links.com/DepoeBay/ or e-mail Jack Brown at mjbrown@centurytel.net for more information.
There is a very nice collection of wooden boats that are not normally at other shows -- these are more local, user-friendly boats. On shore there are booths of crafts and other boat related activities.
It is held at Percival Landing, in downtown Olympia. Take the Port of Olympia exit off I-5. At 4th Street take a left towards Percival Landing, and in a few blocks you're there.
Call 360-236-4798 for info.
Hosted by Riverswest Small Craft Center
For more info contact Bob Elden at 503-281-6825 or rhelden@qwest.net
Hosted by the Vancouver Wooden Boat Society, Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C. Admission Free!
Saturday events include the Alder Bay Classic (rowing race for boats 20' and under), Oarlock & Sail Regatta (sailing race for boats 20' and under), and The Wooden Canoe Challenge.
On Sunday catch the Spruce Cup sailing race on English Bay starting at 1330.
Contact Jan Bellamy, coordinator, at (604) 688-9622, Fax (604) 688-9682 or jan@PragmaLtd.com
Intermediate/Advanced: Gig Harbor - Point Defiance & return (8 miles)
Beginner/Intermediate: Within Gig Harbor (2 - 3 miles)Invite your rowing and paddling partners. Kayaks, rowboats, canoes, any human powered craft are welcome.
Pizza, music, & more afterwards at Skansie Brothers Park.Registration & information:
Jennifer Heath
Kitsap Bank
4714 Point Fosdick Dr.
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
253-858-8818
The Raid brings traditional small boats and their crews from all over the world to race for seven days through the Gulf Islands, the San Juan Islands, and across the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a course of 145 km.
The Shipyard School Raid is modeled after the Great Glen Raid in Scotland, Raid Finland, the Loire River Raid, and predecessors in Portugal and Sweden. Like them, the Shipyard School Raid promotes adventure and sportsmanship in small traditional sail and rowing craft.
For further information, see www.shipyardraid.ca or contact
Tad Roberts (tadroberts@shaw.ca)
P.O. Box 33
Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X0, Canada
+1.250.247.9315
You are invited to join in the fun and meet other Poulsbo Boat owners, exchange ideas, and show off your pride and joy. This is also the perfect time and place to expand your knowledge of Poulsbo Boats and other small powered marine craft indicative of the earlier years on Puget Sound.
As in the past, the rendezvous will be held at the Port of Poulsbo Marina.
Call Stan Baselt for information and registration: 360-373-6154.
