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Hooked On Wooden Boats

Dan Mattson
Wooden Boats
Schooner Adventuress
Puget Sound
Sound Experience
Boat Restoration
Sailing Education
Wooden Boat Building
Sailing
Sail Training
Schooner Zodiac
Scamp Camp
1913
Wooden Boat Enthusiasm
Avid Boating
Emerald Marine Carpentry
Pygmy Kayaks
Northwest Maritime Center
Adventuress
Varnishing Wooden Boats
Anacortes, WA

This podcast is 110% dedicated to celebrating the art, craft, history, tradition and romance of wooden boats around the world. Season 1 will include all 217 episodes I recorded (and previously published) between 2011 and 2018.

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I’m taking a break from my Podcast Vacation today to publish another episode of HOWB :D.

Today’s podcast is a recording I did with Jake Beattie during the 2015 Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival. We

talked about highlights of the festival, news at ... more

I’m taking a break from my Podcast Vacation today to publish another episode of HOWB :D.

Today’s podcast is a recording I did about an hour after the 2015 Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival had

ended. I talk about the highlights of the festival and... more

Today’s podcast is an interview I recorded on June 3rd in Port Townsend, WA – the Prep Day for the

inaugral R2AK (engineless race) which began June 4th and was won by Team Elsie Piddock.

This interview is with Thomas Nielsen of Team Sea Runner. Tea... more

inaugral R2AK (engineless race) which began June 4th and was won by Team Elsie Piddock.

First up: Denny Brausen, Team Noddy Noggins. Denny and B-I-L Simeon Baldwin are doing Leg 1 to Victoria

BC in and 11ʹ 11ʺ SCAMP sailboat.

Second: Dan and Heath... more

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Thomas Nielsen
Participant in the Race to Alaska and builder of a James Wharram catamaran
Episode: HOWB 178 – Interview | Thomas Nielsen R2AK on James Wharram Catamaran
Marty Loken
Builder and repairer involved in the Race to Alaska
Episode: HOWB 176 – Interviews | R2AK Pre-Race Updates: Marty Loken, Team Barefoot Wooden Boats, Team Un-Cruise
Quill Goldman
Builder of a sloop specifically for the Race to Alaska with Barefoot Wooden Boats
Barefoot Wooden Boats
Episode: HOWB 176 – Interviews | R2AK Pre-Race Updates: Marty Loken, Team Barefoot Wooden Boats, Team Un-Cruise
Denee Blanchard
Crew member of Team Uncruise sailing a tri-maran in the Race to Alaska
Uncruise Adventures
Episode: HOWB 176 – Interviews | R2AK Pre-Race Updates: Marty Loken, Team Barefoot Wooden Boats, Team Un-Cruise
Pete Bergstrom
Founder of G2G Wood and Boatworks, focusing on mentoring youth through woodworking.
G2G Wood and Boatworks
Episode: HOWB 175 – Interview | Pete Bergstrom on Starting G2G Wood and Boatworks Mentoring Program for Youth
Mark Reuten
Founder of Nomad Boat Building, passionate about boat construction and restoration.
Nomad Boat Building
Episode: HOWB 170 – Interview | Mark Reuten Founder of Nomad Boat Building
Ed Sturgeon
Traditional boat builder and member of the Orlok and Sail Wooden Boat Club from Surrey, British Columbia.
Orlok and Sail Wooden Boat Club
Episode: HOWB 169 – Ed Sturgeon | Traditional Builder, Restorer & Wooden Boat Enthusiast
Dennis Davidson
Proprietor of Northwest Canoe
Northwest Canoe
Episode: HOWB 168 – Interview | Dennis Davidson Proprietor NW Canoe, Builder, Designer
Lou Hoang
Listener of the Hooked On Wooden Boats podcast and builder of a Devlin Candlefish skiff.
Episode: HOWB 167 – Interview | Lou Hoang, Devlin Candlefish 16ʹ Builder

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Dan Matson
Host who passionately discusses topics related to wooden boats and boat building, facilitating insightful conversations with various guests in the maritime field.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Utterly Hooked

    Just love the amazing range of wooden boat stories and experience. A treasure trove of boat wisdom, information and inspiration. The fact they are rereleased recordings from some years ago does not detract from the joy of listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CanoeBuilder
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great to hear from some very interesting people involved with wooden boats

    I just found this podcast after returning from a short Kayak Camping trip to the Curmes Islands in desolation sound. My Son and I were paddling a Shearwater Sport and Chesapeake 17 Light, that we built together last winter in Powell River B.C.

    Dan has managed to interview many very accomplished boat builders who are keeping Wooden Boat building industry alive today. Thanks for sharing your time Dan . I am looking forward to listening to all the podcasts you have recorded. I just listened to yo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PR Wooden Boats
    Canada6 years ago
  • Hooked on Hooked on Wooden Boats!

    Been listening to episodes of HOWB back to back... to back... to back... Thanks, Dan, for a great podcast! The only thing I’m not looking forward to is being caught up and having to limit myself to one episode a week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nate Tyson
    United States7 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Recently my wife gave birth to our first child, a wonderful little boy. I grew up sailing and now am just so excited to be able to take him out on the water in the future. It has been on my mind and l started searching for a podcast that equaled my passion for getting out on the water and about building boats. This is it! Dan has an amazing passion for wooden boats, and the world is a better place because he decided to share it. There are amazing stories of adventure, boat building, history, and... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crisarc
    United States9 years ago
  • Excellent info and entertaining even if you’re not a Wooden Boat expert

    I’m getting ready to move to Seattle soon, and this podcast has been an incredible resource for me because I don’t know how to sail (yet), but through the podcast I’ve been able to learn MUCH more about the SCAMP Sailboat and other helpful resources for starting my sailing journey! Glad you’re back, Dan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dinhski
    United States10 years ago

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Listeners enjoy the diverse range of stories shared by builders and enthusiasts, appreciating the blend of education and entertainment.
There is a strong sense of community reflected in feedback, with many listeners feeling inspired to explore or continue their journeys in boat building.
The podcast has been praised for its engaging host who brings a laid-back style to interviews, making complex topics accessible and enjoyable.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

HOWB 178 – Interview | Thomas Nielsen R2AK on James Wharram Catamaran
Q: What would be the biggest challenge of the race for you guys, you think?
The unknown factors like bugs, weather challenges, and managing fatigue.
HOWB 178 – Interview | Thomas Nielsen R2AK on James Wharram Catamaran
Q: What ever got into your head to do the Race to Alaska?
A friend mentioned it during Tiki Tuesday, and I was intrigued enough to join.
HOWB 175 – Interview | Pete Bergstrom on Starting G2G Wood and Boatworks Mentoring Program for Youth
Q: Tell me what you're up to back in Monticello.
Pete shares that he has left his corporate job to run an after-school program for youth, focusing on woodworking and mentoring.
HOWB 174 – Interview | Bruce Blatchley, Contemporary Boatbuilding Instructor at NW School of Wooden Boatbuilding
Q: What are some common boat construction techniques you teach at the school?
We teach techniques like Glued Lap, Glued Lap Strake, Strip Planked, Stitching Glue, and Cold Molded methods.
HOWB 174 – Interview | Bruce Blatchley, Contemporary Boatbuilding Instructor at NW School of Wooden Boatbuilding
Q: What general advice would you give to someone starting a boat project?
Find a real passion for the boat you want to build, and seek help from the supportive boatbuilding community.

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8. Dennis Davidson

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