In 1984, under the inspiration of the late author, educator, and waterway explorer Sam McKinney, RiversWest opened its doors in Portland, OR and began to offer camaraderie, classes, and cheap boatbuilding space in a large shed near the Willamette River at Oaks Park. In 2006, RiversWest realized its longtime dream of an on-the- water location and moved to Pier 99 on the North Portland Harbor channel of the Columbia River.

Their mission is to promote the use of small sustainable craft that can be rowed, paddled or sailed, and are environmentally friendly.

I met with Chuck to discuss his background with wooden boats, and why a bunch of (mostly) retired guys gather in a cold shop to have donuts and coffee, and commiserate over epoxy, okoume plywood, and bronze castings.

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You can contact me at [email protected] to share you comments, feedback, stories, and wooden boat adventures.

Keep the bright side up and the barnacled side down - Wooden Boat Dan over and out :D

PS  Please note this podcast was recorded several years ago - some of the links, email addresses, phone numbers, and promos mentioned are outdated and no longer valid.