Among the remarkable wooden boats you’ll see at this year’s Festival, Joshua carries one of sailing’s greatest stories. Joshua is a faithful replica of Spray, the boat Joshua Slocum sailed

Have you ever stood on the dock, admired a beautiful wooden boat, and wondered, Could I ever own one? This year’s Wooden Boat Festival features a series of conversations that

Inspired by Joshua Slocum’s adventures, the dream of building this boat began in high school when the owner’s father first introduced him to Sailing Alone Around the World. Years of

There’s an old tradition in shipbuilding of placing a coin beneath the mast when it’s stepped, a wish for good luck and safe passage. It’s a tradition that’s still very

The Wooden Boat Festival has a funny way of bringing stories full circle. Wonderland was built and launched in Point Hudson in 1978, just one year before the very first

Header photo of Tanith Anhaiser Learning to rig takes decades. For many of these experts, there was never a formal school to attend. Their knowledge has been passed from one

This sail made and painted by the Community Boat Project students exemplifies craftsmanship and beauty.  One of my favorite parts of planning the Wooden Boat Festival is reconnecting with the

We often celebrate the history of old boats, but what is just as exciting is when they begin a new chapter. At 123 years old, Ziska has a new owner,

Today is the day we’ve all been waiting for… WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER SHIFTS ARE LIVE! Whether you volunteer at Festival every year, or you’re a newcomer just dipping your

A 30-year fascination with the challenges of nesting boat design and many prototypes has led to the PT Eleven. Nesting dinghy design is an intriguing challenge from many perspectives: Nesting