Get On the Water

No better way to experience the Festival than by sea!

Take an Admiral Jack boat tour of Port Townsend Bay, 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.

Note: This information has not yet been updated for 2025. Please check back in the spring and summer! Sign up for our Wooden Boat Festival News email list to receive the latest updates!

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.

Admiral Jack Boat Tours

Come take a ride on Northwest Maritime’s Admiral Jack. This comfortable catamaran operates as a tour boat in the summer and a state-of-the-art floating classroom during the school year for Northwest Maritime youth programs and Maritime High School. Boat tours are 45 minutes long.

Intro To Sailing Lessons

Experience the magic of Port Townsend Bay aboard our stunning wooden sailboat, La Vie en Rose. Raise the sails and take the helm, feel the wind in your face, and learn how to sail under the guidance of our experienced captain. These 1.5-hour lessons are perfect for individuals, families, friends, groups, or couples who would like to try sailing without committing to a multi-day class.

Intro To Sailing Lessons

Experience the magic of Port Townsend Bay aboard our stunning wooden sailboat, La Vie en Rose. Raise the sails and take the helm, feel the wind in your face, and learn how to sail under the guidance of our experienced captain. These 1.5-hour lessons are perfect for individuals, families, friends, groups, or couples who would like to try sailing without committing to a multi-day class.

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!

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

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

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.


Schooner Zodiac

The Zodiac and her crew are excited to be part of the annual Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival! This year the Zodiac will be taking center stage on the Northwest Maritime Center’s dock in the heart of the Wooden Boat Festival. Learn more and book your charter at schoonerzodiac.com.
Header photo by Mitchel Osborne