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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…
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