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The Center for Wooden Boats captures the hearts and minds of the Northwest and beyond – here’s the proof!

Press releases:

July 4, 2009 - The Tao of pull; Seattle dragon boaters to attempt world record, Saturday at Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival

June 30, 2009 - Former Neil Young-owned schooner among six classics between 90 and 133 feet at Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival over July 4 weekend

June 11, 2009 - Ahoy there Seattle! Explore, sail and learn the ropes at the 33rd annual Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival 

April 30, 2009 - Sail Away for Mothers Day

December 8, 2008 - Holiday Event to Feature Three Seattle Children’s Choirs

Novemeber 13, 2008 - CWB Honored by South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce

The Center for Wooden Boats at a Glance:

A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, The Center for Wooden Boats - one of the few “hands-on” museums in the Northwest, is a gathering place for restoring, preserving, and enjoying classic Northwest wooden boats. CWB provides year-round educational and experiential maritime programs and workshops for the entire family including the annual July 4th Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival in the heart of Seattle, and seasonal maritime programs and skills workshops at Cama Beach State Park on Camano Island.

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Additional Resources:

September 18, 2009 - Building a Funky Future for Wooden Boats

August 27, 2009 - Last Night: Dock Rock 2009

August 27, 2009 - Seattle to Use Stimulus Funds to Save 'Dozens' of Arts Jobs

July 5, 2009 - Scenes from the Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival

July 5, 2009 - Flying Dragons open Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival

July 4, 2009 - Dragon Boat Tows Wakeboarder; Group Shoots For Speed Record

July 1, 2009 -  Seattle Sketcher: Wooden Boat Festival Welcomes Treasures of Maritime History

July 1, 2009 - Festival Featured on Three Sheets NW

June 30, 2009 - Free Admission to the Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival

June 30, 2009 - Six classics yachts between 90 and 133 feet at Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival

June 28, 2009 - See Historic Schooners, or Even Climb Aboard 

June 21, 2009 - Seattle's New High Tech Hub

May 19, 2009 - Cama Beach State Park: Washington's Hot Spot for Waterfront Cabins

May 14, 2009 - Best Bets for Summer Fun 

May 12, 2009 - New Books: Legends of the Lake

December 14, 2008 - Rainy Days are Never Dreary in Seattle's Musuems, Cleveland.com, December 2008

November 23, 2008 - 36 Hours in Seattle, The New York Times, November 2008

November 13, 2008 - Stay at Cama Beach is a Step Back in Time, The Seattle Times, November 2008

November 12, 2008 - Center for Wooden Boats on Sound Focus, 94.9 FM KUOW.org, November 2008

October 24, 2008 - Wooden Boat Center Artist Chips Away at a Deeper Meaning

2008 Year in Review: 

Take a look at all of the wonderful things that happened at CWB in 2008!!