Girl Power, Sail Power!
The end of October has brought breezy afternoons and soft light to our bay-side town, and on week four of the Girls' Boat Project, we took to the water with the good weather presented to us. As our season changes, ...
Ship's Log: Girls’ Boat Project
Skill-building in the NWMC Boat Shop
For week two of the Girls Boat Project program at the Northwest Maritime Center, we spent time in the boat shop. As our group arrived, winds picked up gradually - although it was a sunny day - the wind was ...
Back on the Water with the Girls’ Boat Project
This week commenced the first Wednesday afternoon of the Fall session of the Girls Boat Project at the Northwest Maritime Center. Some who joined in on the fun - students and instructors alike - were returning from seasons past, others ...
We Made This!
Last Wednesday was the final regular day of the Girls' Boat Project for this year. We started off with a sail on Onward and enjoyed the sunny day on the bay. At the end of our day we celebrated and ...
Shop Projects Are Almost Done
This week was our last day in the shop for this year. Everyone to got their projects to a completed stage so they are ready to take home next week.
The girls working on tool trays glued, clamped, sanded, nailed, ...
Optimism Turns to Realism
The pessimist complains about the wind;
The optimist expects it to change;
The realist adjusts the sails.
-William Arthur Ward
Last Saturday, the Girls Boat Project had planned to take a full day journey on Onward. As we watched the ...
Journey Planning Begins
Spring is here and that means we are getting ready for more time on the water. The Girls' Boat takes a one day journey every spring. The girls are involved in planning their day and today we focused on looking ...
Spring is Springing!
Yesterday was the first day of spring and we had to celebrate the sunny weather with a sail on Onward. Her uprig was not quite complete so we only had a jib and mizzen but that was perfect for an ...
Shanty Singing and Making Things Shiny
It's only a few days until our sold out fundraiser, She Tells Sea Tales. The girls spent the first half of class rehearsing the shanty they wrote to share at the event. We are excited to share it with you!
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Readying the Oars
This week the Girls' Boat Project put in a final day of maintenance on our longdory Onward. We split into two groups, with four girls prepping and painting oars and the other four working on our personal projects. It was ...