“Constructing Floorboards for the Haven 12-1/2 Sloop”

The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, located in Port Hadlock, WA, is a non-profit vocational school dedicated to the preservation of traditional maritime crafts and wooden boatbuilding. Established in 1981, the school has since been offering courses on the fine art of building boats, including traditional large craft like the Haven 12 1/2. This particular… Continue reading “Constructing Floorboards for the Haven 12-1/2 Sloop”

Designing Bulkhead Placement for a Sizeable Vessel Using Staving

The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, located in Port Hadlock WA, is a private, accredited non-profit vocational school with a mission to preserve the fine art of wooden boatbuilding and traditional maritime crafts. Under the direction of Master Boatbuilder Jeff Hammond, the 2007 Traditional Large Craft class built a Haven 12 1/2 for a client.… Continue reading Designing Bulkhead Placement for a Sizeable Vessel Using Staving

Completion of The Haven 12 1/2 at Boat School in Port Hadlock, WA for Large Craft.

The Haven 12 1/2 is a classic design by the renowned naval architect Nathanael Herreshoff from 1914. It was adapted by Joel White, who was a popular designer in his own right until his death in 1997. The Haven 12 1/2 was built in 2007 by the Traditional Large Craft class under the direction of… Continue reading Completion of The Haven 12 1/2 at Boat School in Port Hadlock, WA for Large Craft.

Progress on Interior Work of Haven 12 1/2

The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, located in Port Hadlock, Washington, is a private, accredited non-profit vocational school that aims to teach and preserve the fine art of wooden boatbuilding and traditional maritime crafts. In 2007, under the direction of Master Boatbuilder Jeff Hammond, the school’s Traditional Large Craft Class built a Haven 12 1/2… Continue reading Progress on Interior Work of Haven 12 1/2

Determining Waterline for Large Craft Haven in Port Hadlock, WA NWSWBB (IMG_5054)

The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding is a private, non-profit vocational school based in Port Hadlock WA. The school’s mission is to teach and preserve the fine art of wooden boatbuilding and related maritime crafts. Students learn from expert boatbuilders, including Master Boatbuilder Jeff Hammond, who directed the construction of a Haven 12 1/2 in… Continue reading Determining Waterline for Large Craft Haven in Port Hadlock, WA NWSWBB (IMG_5054)