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Annual Wooden Boat Festival 2023 - The sea is calling
by Northwest Maritime Center 16 Jul 2023 20:08 UTC
September 8-10, 2023
Wooden Boat Festival 2023 © Northwest Maritime Center
Get on the Water!
There is no better way to experience Wooden Boat Festival than by sea, and this year we have a boatload of exciting activities lined up that will get you and your family out on the water! Don't forget to
buy your tickets to Festival
by this Saturday, July 15, to take advantage of our early bird pricing.
Here's a sneak peek at a few of the ways you can experience this year's water-bound excitement:
Try out a paddleboard:
All ages can try out a paddleboard in the paddle pool on the Point. This is great for those who have never been on a paddleboard before.
Free!
Paddlewheeler rides:
Take a ride on a small hand-driven paddlewheelerthese are a huge hit with kids! For ages 12 and under.
Free!
Row and sail a longboat:
Journey back in time aboard replicas of Captain George Vancouvers boats from 1792, and work together as a crew to row and sail these 26 open boats.
Free!
Bumblebee sailboat rides:
The Bumblebee is a motorsailer for the pint-sized marinerperfect for kids aged 2-5! It's the only boat on the market for kids this young.
Free!
Tour Port Townsend Bay on Admiral Jack:
Embark on a memorable journey aboard the Admiral Jack and soak in the breathtaking beauty of Port Townsend Bay.
Extra fee!
Sail on a tall ship or catboat
:
Experience sailing on the tall ship Adventuress or catboat Katie M, and feel the wind in your hair as you traverse the open waters.
Extra fee!
New this year!
Row, Row, Row Your Boat Rally
The Port Townsend Marine Trades Association is hosting a fun row boat rally on Sunday morning where participants row from the Boat Haven Fuel Dock to Festival!
For more information, contact Ashlyn Brown at
ptwatercraft@gmail.com
Learn More
Last Chance for Early Bird Tickets!
Discounted early bird ticket sales end on
Saturday, July 15.
Buy your tickets now and save!
Get Your Tickets!
Special Workshops with Nigel Calder
A rare opportunity to learn from the best! World-renowned boat systems expert Nigel Calder will be offering two special workshops at this year's Festival. Get your tickets nowspace is limited!
Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Thursday, September 7, 8 AM to 3 PM | $125 per person
Learn More + Get Tickets
Boat Electrical Systems Design, Installation, and Troubleshooting
Friday, September 8, 8 AM to 3 PM | $125 per person
Learn More + Get Tickets
Photos by Douglas Ludwig, Angus Adventures, Elizabeth Becker, Russ Stamp, and NWMC Staff
Copyright © 2023 Northwest Maritime Center, All rights reserved.
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