No better way to experience the Festival than by sea!
Work together as a crew to row and sail a Longboat, or treat yourself to a variety of charter sails—from majestic schooners to intimate traditional catboats.
Boat Rides
Longboat Rides
At the longboat dock in the basin of the marina. A classic Festival experience! Journey back in time aboard replicas of Captain George Vancouver’s boats from 1792. Work together as a crew to row and sail aboard these 26’ open boats with 8 rowing stations. Ages 12 and up. Signups start at 9 AM each morning at the longboat dock in the northeast corner of the marina.
Bumblebee Sailboat Rides
The Bumblebee is a motorsailer for the pint-sized mariner. This boat is perfect for kids aged 2–5. It’s the only boat on the market for kids this young. Take it for a spin at Festival!
Will not be available in 2025.
Paddlewheeler Rides
Located at the basin of the marina. Free! Try a small paddlewheeler made by our school program participants—these have become a huge hit with kids!
Charter Sails
Adventuress
Step aboard the 106-year-old, fully restored schooner Adventuress for a hands-on sail on Port Townsend Bay. Experience the joy of sailing this beautiful B.B Crowninshield-designed, Rice Brothers-built schooner operated by Sound Experience. Space is limited. For advance purchase of Adventuress tickets visit soundexp.org.
Left Coast Charters
Traditional Gaff Rigged Catboat, built at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in 2009. This Crosby Design is eco-friendly with electric auxiliary propulsion. Passengers are welcome to take the helm, help to raise sails, or sit back and enjoy the ride. Family Friendly sail, 6 guests max. Learn more and book your charter at left-coast-charters.com
Schooner Zodiac
Schooner Zodiac and her crew are excited to be part of the annual Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival! This year, Zodiac will be at anchor and picking passengers up for sails at the NWM Dock by inflatable tender. Learn more and book your charter at schoonerzodiac.com.
Schooner Suva
Schooner Suva will be celebrating her Centennial Anniversary at this year’s festival by offering public sails at the NW Maritime Center dock. The 68-foot historic schooner, designed by renowned naval architect, Ted Geary, can carry up to 20 passengers on each of the three sails per day. For tickets, please visit our website at www.schoonersuva.org.
Header photo by Mitchel Osborne
