Comrade: A Boat Built on Perseverance

In Festival Highlights on June 2, 2026
A boat conceived during the Great Depression is still creating connections nearly one hundred years later. She has passed through different hands, weathered changing times, and yet continues to bring
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136 Years of Maritime History: The Story of R.P. Elmore

In Festival Highlights on May 19, 2026
R.P. Elmore is believed to be the oldest surviving vessel from Puget Soundโ€™s famed Mosquito Fleet. Originally built in 1890 as a freight and passenger vessel serving Port Townsend during
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Lin Pardey: A Lifetime of Adventure Afloat

In Festival Highlights on May 19, 2026
Few people have inspired more sailors to dream boldly, live simply, and head out to sea than Lin Pardey. For decades, Lin and her late husband Larry Pardey helped shape
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Apply to Be the 50th Annual Wooden Boat Festival Poster Artist

In Festival Highlights on May 18, 2026
Applications are now open for the next year’s 50th Wooden Boat Festival Featured Poster Artist. Since 1977, original artwork has helped define the spirit of the festivalโ€”appearing on posters, merchandise,
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Corsair ll Turns 100!

In Festival Highlights on May 5, 2026
This year marks 100 years of Corsair II, a classic 50-foot bridge-deck cruiser. She was designed by noted naval architect Leigh Coolidge and built in 1926 at Martinac Shipyard in
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Nigel Calder Returns for In-Person Workshops

In Festival Highlights on May 4, 2026
Practical, in-depth training in diesel engines and marine electrical systems for boat owners. For decades, Nigel Calder has been one of the most trusted voices in marine systemsโ€”helping boat owners
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Meet the Artist: Kyler Martz

In Festival Highlights on April 7, 2026
Kyler Martz is an artist living and working in the Pacific Northwest. His work ranges from tattooing and commercial work to large-scale murals and sculptural installations. He recently moved to
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Wooden Boat Festival Weekend Starts FRIDAY! ๐ŸŽ‰

In Festival Highlights on September 2, 2025
The waterfront is about to come aliveโ€”boats are arriving, tents are going up, and music will be rocking late into the night. Here are a few tips to make the
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Lively Conversations. Big Ideas. Unforgettable Stories.

In Festival Highlights on August 26, 2025
Dynamic panels have long been a crowd favorite at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festivalโ€”and this year, weโ€™ve lined up six you wonโ€™t want to miss. From Cruising on Sunshine
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New Exhibit: Filipinos and Washingtonโ€™s Waterfront

In Festival Highlights on August 26, 2025
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 vitalโ€”but often untoldโ€”chapter
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