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
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 Soundโs famed Mosquito Fleet. Originally built in 1890 as a freight and passenger vessel serving Port Townsend during
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
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 festivalโappearing on posters, merchandise,
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
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 systemsโhelping boat owners
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
Wooden Boat Festival Weekend Starts FRIDAY! ๐ In Festival Highlights on September 2, 2025 The waterfront is about to come aliveโboats are arriving, tents are going up, and music will be rocking late into the night. Here are a few tips to make the
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 Festivalโand this year, weโve lined up six you wonโt want to miss. From Cruising on Sunshine
New Exhibit: Filipinos and Washingtonโs 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 vitalโbut often untoldโchapter