Woodson K. Woods
Executive Director

A life-long sailor and serious student of maritime history, Woodson K. Woods brings more than 40 years of experience, knowledge and commitment as president of Woods Maritime LLC which oversees the operation of Lynx.

Mr. Woods has steeped himself in the history and tradition of both the American and British Navy to guarantee the veracity and authenticity of Lynx and its educational programs.

"Lynx provides a training ground for children and adults," says Mr. Woods, "and gives them the opportunity to learn the ways of seafarers in the 18th and 19th centuries. Lynx explores the role played by privateers in American history as well as teaches the important lessons of the Revolutionary War."

Mr. Woods oversaw every detail of the Lynx construction, from the initial creative spark to the selection of design and architect, from the choice of shipbuilder to the assembly of her crew. In his capacity as past president of six companies that have been dedicated to history, travel and adventure operations, Mr. Woods brings enormous experience, passionate dedication and widely respected managerial skills to Lynx.

A member of the American Sail Training Association and a published writer, Mr. Woods has ascertained that the spirit of the past has been reinvigorated in Lynx. His efforts are the culmination of a dream and an achievement of lasting worth.

As the driving force behind the Lynx, Mr. Woods says, "I wanted to create for others the rewards garnered from a deep interest in maritime history and the rich world of the sea."

A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Woods is the father of six children and lives in Newport Beach, California with his wife, Alison.

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