COWICHAN BAY MARITIME CENTRE &
COWICHAN WOODEN BOAT SOCIETY

Cowichan Wooden Boat Society history | boat building school | maritime artifacts
History of the Society and Maritime Centre. Buildings on the pier designed by Tim Richardson now housing maritime artifacts.
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Directors and Staff | Cowichan Wooden Bay Society
Biographies of Society's board of directors
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Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
Offers hands-on courses in traditional boat building techniques, restorations, especially wooden boats. Museum with model boats and antique maritime vessels and engines.

Covey Heritage Marine Ways
One of only two traditional railway-type ways operating since turn of the century. The marine ways were donated by Ron Lindsay of Covey Marine
Traditional Boat Building Workships
Open to boat enthusiasts. Hands-on, small class course on traditional wooded boat construction: cedar on oak lapstrake tender
Boatbuilding Workshop Facility
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre workshop usage and guidelines.

Story of the Museum on the Pier
Museum Gallerys and exhibits, boatbuilding shop, and overview of programs offered.
Model Ship Gallery
The challenges of building model ships. Gallery selection of work by Ewald Dwersteg and elder native carver, Harvey George.

Past Maritime Events | Cowichan Bay
Sampling of past events that we have enjoyed- Tall ships, Fast and Furious Boat Building, sail past, speakers and presenations.
Coming events | Cowichan Bay
General information, application, and highlights for the future.
School Programs for Children
Programs for schools to excite young minds' curiosity about boats and maritime history
Workshops at the Maritime Centre
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Restoration Projects
Interesting past and present wooden boat restoration projects at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre

Membership and Benefits - Cowichan Wooden Boat Society
Benefits and membership application. Supporting non-profit organization preserving marine artifacts, providing education and courses, and participating in a variety of activities and events.
Ambassador Volunteer Program
Opportunities to serve yourself and the community while increasing your knowledge and skills

Boats for sale donatef by Cowichan Wooden Boat members
The centre accepts donated boats and re-sells them as a source of revenue
Boats in the Cowichan Bay area
Member boats