Wooden Boats for Veterans
Our Partners
Part of our Strategy is employing classic wooden boats to augment what WBFV owns in order to reach as many veterans as possible, and to train them on a range of sailboats to broaden their knowledge. In this way we are developing the eventual team that will take Clover to Hawaii in 2026
Rascal
1988 Catalina 36 Sloop
Ok, she's fiberglass, but James Johnson created a great training program with her. Based in Pier 39
LOA - 36'
Beam 11.9"
Draft 5'10"
Displacement 13,500 lb
555sq ft sail area
Sunda
1941 Seaborn 35' Sloop
Donated through the generosity of the Rogers family, she's a 1941 Ben Seaborn design built at Blanchard's yard in Seattle. Based in Seattle.
LOA 35'
Beam 9'5"
Draft 5'9"
Ocean Queen V
1951 Philip Rhodes 55' Yawl
Chartered through the generosity of the Demere Family, Driscoll Fdn, Westpoint Harbor and Silicon Valley Community Fdn. Coming out of the yards soon after an extensive refit. Based in Westpoint Harbor
LOA 54'6"
Beam 13'7"
Draft 6' (centerboard up)
Seneca Lee
22' Halsey Herreshoff Eagle
Through the hard work and determination of Matt CLine of Salvation Navy, and the Indian Lake YC, WBFV has a beautiful partner in Ohio. If you're in the Dayton area check her out:
LOA - 22'
Beam - 8'
Draft - 4'
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