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  • Riding the Haven 12 1/2 Sloop on Longboard

    Longboarding the Haven 12 1/2 sloop

    The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, located in Port Hadlock, WA, is a private, accredited non-profit vocational school whose mission is to teach and preserve the fine art of wooden boatbuilding and traditional maritime crafts. The school is comprised of several programs, including the Traditional Large Craft class and the Traditional Small Craft class. These classes work on building and finishing wooden boats, often under the direction of master boatbuilders.

    In 2007, the Traditional Large Craft class built the hull for a Haven 12 1/2 for a client under the direction of Master Boatbuilder Jeff Hammond. The Traditional Small Craft class then finished the boat by longboarding the hull and ensuring it was fair and smooth.

    The Haven 12 1/2 is an adaptation of Nathanael Herreshoff’s 1914 daysailor, redesigned by popular designer Joel White. White’s work can be read about in his obituary, which gives a good summary. Nathanael Herreshoff is often called “the Wizard of Bristol” for his boat designs, and his work can be read about on the Herreshoff Marine Museum’s website.

    The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding continues to teach and preserve the art of wooden boatbuilding and traditional maritime crafts. Interested individuals can find more information on the school’s website or by contacting them via email or phone.

    Posted by Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding on 2012-12-08 16:48:00

  • Using a Japanese Saw to Determine Waterline and Cut in Large Crafts at Haven in Port Hadlock, WA – NWSWBB (New World Small Boat Builders)

    IMG_5044 - Port Hadlock WA - NWSWBB - Large Craft - Haven - determining waterline - cutting in with Japanese saw

    The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding is a vocational school located in Port Hadlock, WA. The school’s mission is 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 for a client. The Haven 12 1/2 is a popular adaptation of Nathanael G. Herreshoff’s 1914 daysailor, designed by Joel White.

    White’s work was praised in his obituary published in The New York Times in 1997. Herreshoff, on the other hand, is often referred to as “the Wizard of Bristol” due to his contributions to the design of yachts and sailboats. You can learn more about White and Herreshoff by visiting their respective websites.

    The Haven 12 1/2 was built using different methods of striking waterlines. The “string method” was used to strike the top of the boot-topping while the batten method was used to strike the bottom of the boot-topping.

    In summary, the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding is a private, accredited non-profit vocational school in Washington that teaches the art of wooden boatbuilding and traditional maritime crafts. The school’s Traditional Large Craft class built a Haven 12 1/2 in 2007 under the direction of Master Boatbuilder Jeff Hammond. The Haven 12 1/2 is an adaptation of Nathanael G. Herreshoff’s 1914 daysailor designed by Joel White. Different methods of striking waterlines were used during the boat’s construction.

    Posted by Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding on 2012-12-02 03:32:18

  • Alicia Dominguez Determines Waterline of Large Craft in Haven at Port Hadlock, WA (IMG_5043-NWSWBB)

    IMG_5043 - Port Hadlock WA - NWSWBB - Large Craft - Haven - determining waterline - Alicia Dominguez

    The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding is a private, accredited non-profit vocational school located in Port Hadlock, Washington. This institution’s mission is to teach and preserve the fine art of wooden boatbuilding and traditional maritime crafts. The school’s Traditional Large Craft class of 2007 built a Haven 12 1/2 for a client under the direction of Master Boatbuilder Jeff Hammond.

    The Haven 12 1/2 is a popular design created by Joel White, who adapted Nathanael G. Herreshoff’s 1914 daysailor. Herreshoff is often referred to as “the Wizard of Bristol”. White’s work can be found in his obituary, which provides a good summary of his life and accomplishments.

    The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding provides education in wooden boatbuilding as well as traditional maritime crafts. They offer degree programs in marine carpentry, as well as workshops and classes for individuals seeking to learn and preserve these skills.

    To learn more about the school or inquire about enrollment, you can visit their website at www.nwboatschool.org, send an email to info@nwboatschool.org, or call at 360-385-4948.

    Posted by Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding on 2012-12-02 03:28:07

  • “Traditional 9-Foot Grandy Dinghy: Planking Nearly Complete at Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in Port Hadlock, WA – IMG_4869”

    IMG_4869 - Port Hadlock WA - Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding - Traditional Small Craft - 9-foot Grandy dinghy - planking nearly complete

    The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding is a private, accredited non-profit vocational school located in Port Hadlock, Washington. The school aims to preserve and teach the skills and crafts of fine wooden boatbuilding and other traditional maritime crafts. Students at the school build boats according to the documentation and lines of an original boat owned by The Center For Wooden Boats in Seattle, WA. The specific boats that students build are Grandy skiffs, typically between 9 and 14.5 feet long. These small crafts are lapstrake planked in western red cedar with sapele stems, keels, and transoms. Frames for the boats are made of either White Oak or Black Locust. The school builds one to two of these boats each year, and they are some of their most popular boats.

    The Grandy Boat Company was formerly located on Lake Union in Seattle and had been building boats both large and small since the early 1920s until 1967. The school follows the US Coast Guard standards when building both commissioned and speculative boats while teaching students the traditional wooden and wood composite boatbuilding skills required to work in the marine trades. Income generated from the sale of boats supports the school. Anyone interested in discussing building a boat can reach out to the school through email or phone call.

    Posted by Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding on 2014-04-23 14:33:57

  • Adam Wisnieski discusses laying out floorboards for Haven 12 1/2.

    Haven 12 1/2 - laying out floorboards - Adam Wisnieski

    The Haven 12 1/2 is a classic daysailer designed by Joel White, based on the work of legendary naval architect Nathanael Herreshoff. Master boatbuilder Jeff Hammond and his 2007 Traditional Large Craft class at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding built a Haven 12 1/2 for a client. The school is a private, accredited non-profit vocational institution located in Port Hadlock, Washington. Its mission is to teach the art of wooden boatbuilding and preserve traditional maritime crafts.

    Joel White is a popular designer, who adapted Herreshoff’s 1914 daysailer while staying true to its classic lines. White’s obituary provides a good summary of his work, which included a number of classic yachts. Nathanael Herreshoff is commonly known as “the Wizard of Bristol,” and for good reason. He designed the most successful racing yachts of his era, including several America’s Cup winners. The Herreshoff Marine Museum offers a detailed look at his life, work, and legacy.

    The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding offers programs that range from six months to two years, as well as occasional short courses. Most programs teach students the art of wooden boatbuilding, with a focus on traditional designs and methods. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience, with students spending most of their time in the shop working on real boats. The school also offers instruction in related skills, like traditional rigging, marine finishes, and woodworking. Students learn the importance of working in cooperation by completing projects as a team.

    The Haven 12 1/2 built by Hammond’s class is a beautiful example of traditional wooden boatbuilding. The boat measures 12’6″ long and 5’10” wide, with a 3’3″ draft. Its sail area is 100 square feet, with a spruce mast and boom, and Dacron sails. The Haven 12 1/2 reflects White’s skill at adapting classic designs while maintaining their elegance and simplicity. The class was able to complete the boat to the client’s satisfaction, thanks to the school’s excellent training and resources.

    In conclusion, the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding offers a valuable training ground for those who want to learn traditional maritime crafts. Students can study the art of wooden boatbuilding, rigging, and other essential skills under the guidance of experienced instructors. The school provides a supportive environment that emphasizes teamwork and encourages creativity. Building a Haven 12 1/2 is an excellent way to learn these skills, and the boat itself is a testament to the beauty and functionality of traditional wooden boats.

    Posted by Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding on 2012-12-18 06:36:41