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
We’re thrilled to welcome back one of our favorite keepers of traditional ropemaking—Hardanger Maritime Centre from Norway. As one of only two places in the country still preserving the art
Sunday at the Wooden Boat Festival is your chance to join the fun of Crabby Paddy’s Pirate Parade! Line-up begins at 11 AM at the end of Water Street by
In the dead of night, hundreds of miles from land, Steven Callahan watched as his boat slipped beneath the waves. Directed by Joe Wein and narrated by Callahan himself, 76
Port Townsend’s sailing community is full of remarkable talent, but few have a story as impressive (or adventurous!) as Linda and Dan Newland. This dynamic duo spent their first wedding
Presentations to level up your seamanship, craftsmanship, and offshore readiness at Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival. The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival is more than just beautiful boats—it’s a world-class
We’re thrilled to welcome Women & the Wind as a headlining feature at this year’s Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival—a story-driven, sea-soaked celebration of bold women, hand-built boats, and the
