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L K Patience
July 30, 2026
Inspired by Joshua Slocum’s adventures, the dream of building this boat began in high school when the owner’s father first…

Meet the Makers of the Mast
July 30, 2026
There’s an old tradition in shipbuilding of placing a coin beneath the mast when it’s stepped, a wish for good…

Fun for Kids
The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival is a place for kids of all ages. Kids 12 and under get into Festival for free (when accompanied by a ticket-paying adult).

Live Music
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians on the Main Stage at Bar Harbor all weekend long! Find music and dancing for festival-goers of all ages, all day every day

Hands-on Activities
There are so many ways to make, try, and learn things during festival. Find hands-on activities for all ages in the Woodworking Tent and throughout Festival grounds—from beginners to craftsmen looking to sharpen their skills
Photos Luc Schoonjans
Getting Here
So glad you're planning to come to Wooden Boat Festival! Get Directions, Travel Tips, Parking Information and More
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2026 Wooden Boats
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Yankee Dime -
Jean Alden -
Martha -
Lukey -
Ariel of Victoria -
ClassAct -
Carmelita -
Isobar -
Burns Cove -
Ellie K -
KESTREL -
Monk Skiff -
Poulsbo -
Atkins Runabout Skiff -
Integrity -
Sid Skiff -
Wren -
Eliza -
Svvalen -
Puffin -
Sequel -
Isswat -
Houat -
Veteran -
Klara -
Grasshopper -
JD Crow -
LACEY -
Happy -
Rowena -
PattyB -
Draiodoir -
Gokstad Faering -
Tjeld -
L K Patience -
discovery -
Araminta -
Deja Vu -
Blackbeard ii -
Camelot -
NOMAD -
Nicola B -
Schooner Lavengro -
Grace O'Malley -
Glorybe -
SCOUT -
Buʔqʷ -
Dorjun -
Dodo -
Zostera
See the Boats Coming in 2026
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Header Photo by Mitchel Osborne. Video clips by Julie Sotomura
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