Fifty Years of Wooden Boats Revived | Spokane News

Fifty years ago, wooden boatbuilding was fading into history—but a Seattle couple turned that tide by starting a rowboat rental from their home in 1968, which blossomed into the iconic Center for Wooden Boats. Now a thriving floating campus on Lake Union, it offers affordable water access, hands-on education, and summer camps for thousands—including kids—while volunteers from tech and beyond restore classic vessels. Facing financial hurdles, they’re launching a $15 million campaign called Float Our Future to renovate docks and secure their legacy, ensuring this cultural heritage sails on for generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40130092318bf492