Below you will find like-minded clubs and organizations in the Pacific Northwest.
The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding #
Located in Port Hadlock, WA, the schools mission is to teach and preserve boatbuilding and marine systems skills while developing the individual as a craftsperson. Visit their website.
The Northwest Maritime Center #
Located in Port Townsend, WA, the Northwest Maritime Center’s mission is to engage and educate people of all generations in traditional and contemporary maritime life, in a spirit of adventure and discovery. The Northwest Maritime Center is partnered with the Pocket Yachters in the creation and running of the Salish 100 event. Visit their website.
Gig Harbor BoatShop #
A non-profit focused on delivering programs focused on boat restoration and repair, boatbuilding, and boat use, out of the historic Eddon Boatyard in Gig Harbor, WA. Visit their website.
The Center For Wooden Boats #
Located on Lake Union in Seattle WA, the Center for Wooden Boats promotes northwest maritime heritage through education, interpretation and hands-on experience in building, maintaining and using historic small craft. Visit their website.
Fisheries Supply #
Located in Seattle and serving boat builders and mariners around the world, this is a friend to boating in the Pacific Northwest, often sponsoring events such as the Race to Alaska. Visit their website.
Oregon Coots Traditional Small Craft Association #
Our friends just a little ways to the south in Oregon often swing up our way to join in messabouts, and vice versa. Visit their website.
Small Craft Advisor #
Once a print magazine but now online only, this offers information, tips and tricks for small boat enthusiasts. Visit their substack.
Duckworks 2.0 #
Duckworks 1.0 was a mail order boaters supply that was eventually purchased by Gig Harbor Boats before eventually being shut down. Duckworks 2.0, run by the original owner, has revived the plans store and gives you a wide variety of designers and boat plans to choose from for your next project. Visit their website.