HOWB 142 – Interview | Bob Lamson on His South African Mahogany Venetian Motor Taxi “Capolavoro” 09.26.14
On this week’s episode I had the opportunity to sit down with Bob Lamson at the 38th annual Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival and discuss his boating background and his beautiful 1999 fully bright-worked (South African Mahogany) Venetian Water Taxi – Capolavoro (Italian for “masterpiece”).Bob grew up in the Seattle area and his dad ran a boat shop on the Duwamish River when he was a kid. Fast forward to the 1990’s – Bob was taking business trips to Italy and started noticing the drop-dead-gorgeous wooden motor taxis in Venice. He made inquiries as to who the builder was, and shortly thereafter ordered a brand new custom built 31ʹ x 7ʹ Venetian Motor Taxi from Cantiere Motonautico Serenella. The boat is cold molded with 4 veneers of Mahogany and was shipped to the US in 1999 for Bob to enjoy and show in the Seattle area.
24 Mars 31min
HOWB 141 – Interview | Jake Beattie, Exec. Director of the Northwest Maritime Center on the Race To Alaska, aka R2AK 09.18.14
On this week’s episode I had the opportunity to sit down with Jake Beattie, Executive Director of the North Maritime Center, to discuss the recently announced event RACE TO ALASKA (and other NWMC happeni The event was conceived by Jake and friends while beerstorming at the 2013 Wooden Boat Festival’s Bar Harbor.This inaugural adventure race begins June 4, 2015 in Port Townsend, WA and the first boat to reach Ketchikan Alaska wins $10,000 cash. Second place according to Beattie is “a set of steak knives” :D. June 4th was selected as the start date since at the time of year the weather patterns and winds are in transition and mostly unpredictable. This makes the Race a bit more exciting, and is spawning ideas for new boat designs. Row vs. Sail is the theme of the day.The basic rules are as follows:No engines allowed (i.e. if your boat has a motor – even if for emergencies only – you are out) No crew swappingThree CheckpointsVictoria, BCSeymour Narrows, BC Bella Bella, BCAny size boat with any propulsion method except a motorNo support except on Day One from Port Townsend to VictoriaFor those that would like to enter the Race for Day One only, the entry fee is $50 and support is provided. And it sounds like a fair amount of folks might do this including myself (if I can finish my SCAMP in time).
17 Mars 31min
HOWB 140 – Wooden Boat Dan on Highlights of 2014 Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 09.11.14
Today I discuss the highlights and fun events (from my point of view) of the 2014 Port Townsend Wooden BoatFestival. I arrived Thursday afternoon and grudgingly left Sunday evening after the festival was over and most ofthe boats had sailed away I had an absolute blast for the entire time and secretly wished it was a little bit longer......Here are a few of the highlights for me:Recorded 7 interviews for future podcasts:Lin & Larry Pardey of sailing fameJohn Harris – owner of CLC BoatsColin Angus – 2007 National Geographic Adventurer of the YearCody & Beth Harris – Designed and built their own beautiful sailboat over a 2 year period Jay Benford – Designer extraordinaireJake Beattie – NWMC Exec. Director; Discussed the all new RACE TO ALASKATony Grove – Restoring Dorothy; oldest (built 1897) functioning sailboat in CanadaGave a really fun presentation to a full room: Building Your First Wooden Boat – A Primer (based on my eBook)Took over 300 photographs (ok – I will ditch all but about 75 of the best :D)Attended 2 presentationsNautical photographyRACE TO ALASKACrewed on “Tradition” (19ʹ Crotch Island Pinky) during Sunday’s sailbySold by 14ʹ Dory – Dawn TreaderSpent zero (as in nada) dollars while in Port TownsendHooked up with Korey and Christina who moved to Port Townsend last year to attend the NWSWBB after hearing my podcast 😀Saw some amazing boats:A 52ʹ Folding Cruising BoatJay Smith’s lapstrake faering; yellow cedar strakes fastened to white oak with copper rivets and trunnelsLady Washington tall shipAdventuress tall ship built 1913Row Cruiser – newly designed rowing and camping boatVirginia V – Steam powered Mosquito Fleet boatPacific Swift Canadian sail training schoonerLots of of other really cools boats too (about 175 boats all told)
10 Mars 32min
HOWB 139 – Interview | Colin Angus – 2007 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year 09.03.14
Today’s podcast is an interview with Colin Angus. Colin and his wife Julie are avid outdoor enthusiasts and have accomplished numerous human powered adventures that seem undoable and improbable to most of usDuring the interview, Colin discusses growing up on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada, and how reading about real life adventures of others led him to dream and seek his own Adventures. As a 12 year old, he read The Dove, and that clinched for him the goal to become an adventurer himself.Colin and his wife Julie design ocean capable row boats and sell kits for the same, speak, write, and adventure. Check out their website at AngusAdventures.com.
3 Mars 32min
HOWB 138 – Interview | Small Boat Enthusiast Marty Loken – 3rd Annual Pocket Yacht Palooza 08.21.14
Today’s podcast is an interview with Marty Loken – organizer of the Port Townsend Pocket Yachters and the 3rd annual Pocket Yacht Palooza in Port Townsend.Marty is an avid small boat enthusiast, having come full circle from owning larger vessels and yachts (including a Lake Union Dream Boat) to realizing the amazing benefits of trailerable boats that are less expensive to own and maintain, easier to get to and from the water, and just plain get used more.In this interview with Marty, we discuss his current projects, the benefits of small boats, and the 3rd Annual Pocket Yacht Palooza.
24 Feb 39min
HOWB 137 – Interview | Carol Hasse and Barb Trailer: History and Tradition of 38th Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 08.07.14
Today’s podcast is a joint interview with Carol Hasse (“Hasse”) of Port Townsend Sails and Barb Trailer of the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend, WA. Hasse moved to Port Townsend in 1977 and started her sailmaking business in 1978. She was part of a small group of enthusiasts who were instrumental in planning and starting the very first Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival in 1977. Hasse discusses how the festival got its start, who was involved, and why it is such a special event year after year after year. Barb Trailer has been co- director (along with Carrie Andrews) of the PT Festival since 2011 and has logged many miles at sea on vessels such as WN Ragland , a 101’ wooden Baltic Trader; Sea Angel, a 88‘ ketch; and MY Evviva, a 160’ power boat. During the interview, Barb discusses some of her favorite memories at the Festival and what to expect at this year’s Wooden Boat Festival on September 5-7, 2014.
17 Feb 1h 6min
HOWB 136 – Interview | Brant Lodge – Native American Program, Field Trip Coordinator - 07.24.14
Today’s podcast is an interview with Brant Lodge of the Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle,WA. Brant is the field trip coordinator specializing in Native American maritime culture and heritage. Brant is also learning to become a master canoe carver, and has been involved in numerous open water canoe expeditions in the Northwest.
10 Feb 30min
HOWB 135 – Interview | Jon Wilson, WoodenBoat Founder, Part 2 of 2 - 07.10.14
Today’s podcast is Part 2 (HOWB 134 was Part 1) of an interview with Jon Wilson – founder of the WoodenBoat in Brooklin, ME. WoodenBoat is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. That is truly amazing – congratulations to Jon and the whole crew at WoodenBoat! In today’s interview, Wilson discusses the last 3 decades at WoodenBoat and his work at Just Alternatives – a non-profit he founded to facilitate VOD (Victim Offender Dialogue).
3 Feb 47min
