This issue of Working Waterfront celebrates the craftspeople and mariners at the heart of our community, perfectly timed for this year's Wooden Boat Festival theme of sails, rigging, and spars. From the meticulous construction of a Coast Guard-certified Viking ship, to the Hollywood tales of a master square-rigger, to local students raising hundreds of thousands of Olympia oysters for the Salish Sea, this issue has something for everyone. Inside the cover, you'll hear from a world-renowned Scottish sailmaker, learn the unglamorous but vital reality of derelict boat salvage, and pick up humorous survival tips for cooking on a rolling sea. Whether you're drawn to the ancient art of knot-tying or the hands-on life of a local boatyard shipwright, these stories showcase the enduring heritage of our waterfront.