"Whitehall: The Beauty of a Wooden Rowboat" - a Craftsmanship documentary short film

An homage, in videographic form, to the Whitehall - a classic wooden rowboat whose design might date from the 1500s, and is still being rowed on the San Francisco Bay. Watch the film and read the full story at craftsmanship....

[@gheumann]

As a San Francisco native, lover of boats and woodworking.... I really enjoyed this. Beautifully done.

[@funwithFred]

They are absolutely beautiful boats. They are truly functional works of art, and NO fiberglass, thank god they set that straight!!

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

As I'm searching for the next boat that I'll build, I want a classic rowboat. The Whitehall keeps coming up in almost any inquiry I do. The Whitewall is the quintessential rowboat with its classic lines and smooth running a perfect marriage of art and science. Thanks so much for this short film. The artfully presentation itself is the absolute narrative of the Whitehall. ❤

[@CraftsmanshipMag]

Thank you for the wonderful comment! We are happy to hear you enjoyed this short film.

[@bosse641]

These olde time wooden row boats (and sail boats) are so lovely. Beauty in every detail.
And the bliss to be out rowing connecting with nature. ....oh my.

[@CraftsmanshipMag]

We agree!

[@patrickhoefs1626]

I am a rowing guy from Germany, loving our old wooden Rhine rowing boats which we still have some in our Neusser Ruderverein. Looking your video, I was happy to see your wonderful wooden boats, doing your maintenance together, living your community in your boat club - is is nice to see. Perfect! Greetings from someone who also loves wooden boats like you!

[@CraftsmanshipMag]

Thank you for your kind words and greetings! We are happy to hear you enjoyed this short documentary.

[@slrs3908]

Thank you. This was special and beautifully done.

[@CraftsmanshipMag]

Thank you so much! We are very pleased with how this little film turned out, and glad to see it received so warmly by our audience.

[@arcticwanderer2000]

Yesterday I bought a 17 ft Whitehall that was handcrafted in 1977. Spent today sanding down the mast, tomorrow the gunwales and finishing. I look forward to having in the water next week.

[@bosse641]

How did it end up ?

[@arcticwanderer2000]

@@bosse641 It came out well. Rows nicely and runs well with the wind, but not upwind. So I built a leeboard I am going to install and see if I can use it as a sailboat.

[@AnnaMackinnon]

Wendy, and team, beautiful job on this. As a member for at least six years, I was trying to do something similar but you captured it beautifully in your storytelling fashion. I will send this on to many people 🤩🤩🤩🙏🥰

[@CraftsmanshipMag]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Anna! We are very happy to hear you have been a member for many years.

[@sannefridolin]

Beautiful story and beautifully put together!

[@CraftsmanshipMag]

Thank you, Susanne! We're glad you enjoyed it.

[@NeilEvans]

Very nice!!

[@CraftsmanshipMag]

Thank you, Neil!

[@hansstepford7824]

Darrow, are you at a dock?

[@romandybala]

Twee