My first memories of sailing were with my parents, working on wooden boats that they owned and sailing on the bay.  Later we moved to Sausalito and lived aboard a John Alden cutter. I remember really loving working with wood and learning to have pride in your work. For me it’s more than processing material, it’s about knowing where the material comes from.  It’s about understanding the different natures of different woods. I’ve had the great satisfaction of building a 12-foot wooden boat and seeing her come together, the thrill when you can see her sweet, sheer line, an ..read more

2021 At a Glance  44 Veterans Introduced to the Sport of Sailing during a year of COVID restrictions   1,420 volunteer hours   1 Trip offshore to the Farallon Islands   4 Sailboats Added to the WBFV Family   1 Sailboat added to WBFV via Vessel Donation   I Veteran scholarship awarded for Sail Training   1 Veteran Recommended for acceptance into IYRS School of Boatbuilding Here are the many accomplishments this wonderful foundation was able to complete this year on its journey toward a national sailing and restoration organization for veterans: ​Finish Dec ..read more