The waterfront is about to come alive—boats are arriving, tents are going up, and music will be rocking late into the night. Here are a few tips to make the

Dynamic panels have long been a crowd favorite at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival—and this year, we’ve lined up six you won’t want to miss. From Cruising on Sunshine

Uncover powerful stories of migration, labor, and life on the water This year at the Wooden Boat Festival, step into an extraordinary new exhibit that reveals a vital—but often untold—chapter

Reviving ancient Haida cedar sails—a powerful journey of cultural resurgence and maritime heritage We’re thrilled to welcome the Haida Sails Resurgence Project back to Port Townsend for their second year

By Barb Trailer, Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Director Every year, the Wooden Boat Festival brings together an extraordinary community, and every year, I’m reminded of the vital role women

By Marty Loken, Associate Editor at Small Craft Advisor Magazine For those like me who can’t resist small boats, there are many to savor at this year’s Wooden Boat Festival.

This year, the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival brings together shipwrights from some of the world’s most iconic maritime institutions—craftspeople who keep the art of wooden boatbuilding alive with skill,

By Carol Hasse I found my beloved Nordic Folkboat for sale in Pt. Hudson in 1979. With a loan co-signed by my dad, she became mine. After her first refit

The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival isn’t just about beautiful boats—it’s also a deep dive into the wonders of our marine world! From deep-sea exploration to hands-on citizen science, you’ll

This year’s Wooden Boat Festival brings together authors whose work has shaped the world of wooden boats and maritime craftsmanship. Marine systems guru Nigel Calder returns with his famous hands-on