The Sunday Public Sail at The Center for Wooden Boats was one of the most popular offerings from the local maritime institution. Then COVID-19 hit. The free, year-round program brought together multiple people from different households to enjoy time on the water, but because of the nature of these sails and danger of community spread of the virus, The CWB had to put it on hold.
But it was important for The CWB to continue its commitment to reduce barriers with free opportunities and provide a new way to get people of all skill levels onto the water.
Enter the Public Peapod Program, The CWB’s pandemic pivot. A peapod, if you didn’t know, is a small double-hulled boat that’s great for rowing.