Authored Feature Articles
The Hvalsoe 16: On its way to becoming a Northwest classic
Since he launched his design and boatbuilding career in 1981, Eric Hvalsoe has
been seeking “the Holy Grail of traditional small craft design”: a boat that rows
and sails equally well within the limitations of its length.
From WoodenBoat magazine's Small Boats 2009 edition
The 18’ Mower Dory: "The ultimate Swampscott dory hull"
If you have seven days to race 90 nautical miles through the Canadian Gulf and
San Juan islands in a small craft powered solely by sail or oar power, this is
the boat to enter.
From WoodenBoat magazine's Small Boats 2008 edition
Audrey Miles Cherney: Drawn to her passion
As a young person, plants and animals were a favorite subject for Port
Townsend artist Audrey Miles Cherney. But it wasn’t until college that Audrey
realized her aptitude for science could be combined with her love of art—in the
field of natural science illustration.
From Living on the Peninsula magazine, Summer 2007
Ernie Baird: Apprenticed to Gracie
Although at 57 he appears perfectly watertight, this fall Ernie Baird retired from
25 years in the wooden boat repair and restoration business – the last 16 as
owner of Baird Boat Co., the little shop in the Port of Port Townsend Shipyard
that lured vessels away from famed Seattle, San Francisco, and Vancouver
yards.
From Sea magazine, February 2005
Michael & Jan Berman: ImageMakers afloat
The Bermans’ recent move to the Northwest has led to a shift in subject matter
for Michael Berman Photography. “Since we’ve moved here, we’ve really been
concentrating on black-&-white, fine-art marine photography,” Michael says.
And not photographs of just any old boats, but the classic schooners for which
these waters are famous.
From Sea magazine, May 2007
Nia dance finds home at Fort Worden
Whether they're looking to shed pounds, alleviate arthritis pain or lose those
post-partum blues, many Jefferson County women - and a handful of men - are
finding Nia. And what they're finding is that this instructor-led blend of dance,
martial arts and yoga -- done barefoot and to music -- makes them happy.
From the Leader newspaper, June 6, 2007
"Maybe you can help me write my book someday"
Decades after her uncle's death, Karen Driscoll of Chimacum, Wash., turned
his World War II reminiscences into a book, Not as Briefed: From the Doolittle
Raid to a German Stalag.
From the Leader newspaper, Nov. 10, 2004
The American dream of home ownership realized through
self-help housing
Karen Jesionowski’s voice broke as she spoke the words of the American
dream. “You don’t know how proud I am to be here right now,” said the middle-
aged woman in work boots...
From the Leader newspaper, Oct. 26, 2005
What's Up Dock? Net ecosystem improvement gives new life to
an old design
A key environmental goal of the new Northwest Maritime Center dock was to
reduce the fragmentation of eelgrass where shade from the existing dock had
inhibited growth.
(Co-authored with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory scientist
Heida Diefenderfer)
From Environmental Protection magazine, May 2006
The Hvalsoe 16: On its way to becoming a Northwest classic
Since he launched his design and boatbuilding career in 1981, Eric Hvalsoe has
been seeking “the Holy Grail of traditional small craft design”: a boat that rows
and sails equally well within the limitations of its length.
From WoodenBoat magazine's Small Boats 2009 edition
The 18’ Mower Dory: "The ultimate Swampscott dory hull"
If you have seven days to race 90 nautical miles through the Canadian Gulf and
San Juan islands in a small craft powered solely by sail or oar power, this is
the boat to enter.
From WoodenBoat magazine's Small Boats 2008 edition
Audrey Miles Cherney: Drawn to her passion
As a young person, plants and animals were a favorite subject for Port
Townsend artist Audrey Miles Cherney. But it wasn’t until college that Audrey
realized her aptitude for science could be combined with her love of art—in the
field of natural science illustration.
From Living on the Peninsula magazine, Summer 2007
Ernie Baird: Apprenticed to Gracie
Although at 57 he appears perfectly watertight, this fall Ernie Baird retired from
25 years in the wooden boat repair and restoration business – the last 16 as
owner of Baird Boat Co., the little shop in the Port of Port Townsend Shipyard
that lured vessels away from famed Seattle, San Francisco, and Vancouver
yards.
From Sea magazine, February 2005
Michael & Jan Berman: ImageMakers afloat
The Bermans’ recent move to the Northwest has led to a shift in subject matter
for Michael Berman Photography. “Since we’ve moved here, we’ve really been
concentrating on black-&-white, fine-art marine photography,” Michael says.
And not photographs of just any old boats, but the classic schooners for which
these waters are famous.
From Sea magazine, May 2007
Nia dance finds home at Fort Worden
Whether they're looking to shed pounds, alleviate arthritis pain or lose those
post-partum blues, many Jefferson County women - and a handful of men - are
finding Nia. And what they're finding is that this instructor-led blend of dance,
martial arts and yoga -- done barefoot and to music -- makes them happy.
From the Leader newspaper, June 6, 2007
"Maybe you can help me write my book someday"
Decades after her uncle's death, Karen Driscoll of Chimacum, Wash., turned
his World War II reminiscences into a book, Not as Briefed: From the Doolittle
Raid to a German Stalag.
From the Leader newspaper, Nov. 10, 2004
The American dream of home ownership realized through
self-help housing
Karen Jesionowski’s voice broke as she spoke the words of the American
dream. “You don’t know how proud I am to be here right now,” said the middle-
aged woman in work boots...
From the Leader newspaper, Oct. 26, 2005
What's Up Dock? Net ecosystem improvement gives new life to
an old design
A key environmental goal of the new Northwest Maritime Center dock was to
reduce the fragmentation of eelgrass where shade from the existing dock had
inhibited growth.
(Co-authored with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory scientist
Heida Diefenderfer)
From Environmental Protection magazine, May 2006
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| Reader News at ShellyRandall.com The Nov./Dec. 2009 WoodenBoat magazine features an 8-page article by Shelly on The Center for Wooden Boats' "second campus" at Cama Beach State Park. "An excellent piece! It goes a long way toward filling in gaps in the history of the boating aspects of the resort. Thanks so much for going to all the extra effort to provide a useful, accurate, comprehensive, and exciting addition to the literature about the park." —Gary Worthington, author, Cama Beach: A Guide and a History * * * * * Shelly's article, "Experience Maritime Port Townsend" was the cover story in the Nov./Dec. 2008 issue of Northwest Travel magazine. “Your coverage of the Port Townsend maritime experience is superb, and your writing is well versed. It is obvious you are very knowledgeable on this topic and that translates wonderfully to the reader. This story will be a great addition to Northwest Travel magazine.” —Candise Montemayor Former editor, Northwest Travel Magazine |
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Press Releases (often published verbatim)
Executive director of Maritime Center retiring
After taking the helm of the Northwest Maritime Center & Wooden Boat
Foundation three and a half years ago and wrapping up a $12.8 million capital
campaign this spring, Executive Director Stan Cummings will step down at the
end of this year.
Take flight with "The Conference of the Birds"
Is it a treatise on esoteric mysticism or is it a 1,000-year-old variation on “The
Wizard of Oz”? Yes and yes. “The Conference of the Birds,” based on a 12th-
century Persian poem about the universal human quest for truth, is both.
Land Trust shifts endowment funds to local management
The Jefferson Land Trust gives new meaning to "doing business
locally" by being the first nonprofit in the county to invest its endowment with
the Jefferson County Community Foundation.
International honor recognizes Maritime Center dock
The new education dock is one of eight urban waterfront projects to be
honored in the 2004 international “Excellence on the Waterfront” Awards
Program.
Wild Rose & Friends sing world music at holiday concert
The Wild Rose Chorale goes multi-cultural with its annual holiday concert at
7 p.m. this Sunday.
Executive director of Maritime Center retiring
After taking the helm of the Northwest Maritime Center & Wooden Boat
Foundation three and a half years ago and wrapping up a $12.8 million capital
campaign this spring, Executive Director Stan Cummings will step down at the
end of this year.
Take flight with "The Conference of the Birds"
Is it a treatise on esoteric mysticism or is it a 1,000-year-old variation on “The
Wizard of Oz”? Yes and yes. “The Conference of the Birds,” based on a 12th-
century Persian poem about the universal human quest for truth, is both.
Land Trust shifts endowment funds to local management
The Jefferson Land Trust gives new meaning to "doing business
locally" by being the first nonprofit in the county to invest its endowment with
the Jefferson County Community Foundation.
International honor recognizes Maritime Center dock
The new education dock is one of eight urban waterfront projects to be
honored in the 2004 international “Excellence on the Waterfront” Awards
Program.
Wild Rose & Friends sing world music at holiday concert
The Wild Rose Chorale goes multi-cultural with its annual holiday concert at
7 p.m. this Sunday.
Since she was first published at age 16, Shelly has shown a
remarkable predilection for getting her stories (and yours!)
into print.
Enjoy browsing these samples of Shelly's published
articles in newspapers and trade & consumer magazines.
remarkable predilection for getting her stories (and yours!)
into print.
Enjoy browsing these samples of Shelly's published
articles in newspapers and trade & consumer magazines.
"I so appreciate
Shelly's well-written
press releases and
story suggestions.
Her releases are
always clear,
thorough and nicely
put together, and she
has great news
sense. I've really
enjoyed working with
you, Shelly."
—Deborah Bach,
editor, Three Sheets
Northwest
Shelly's well-written
press releases and
story suggestions.
Her releases are
always clear,
thorough and nicely
put together, and she
has great news
sense. I've really
enjoyed working with
you, Shelly."
—Deborah Bach,
editor, Three Sheets
Northwest
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