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See the Merry Chase at the Wooden Boat Festival

In on August 6, 2019

Built by immigrants of Japanese descent in 1929 only to be confiscated by the Canadian government during internment, the Merry Chase is a beautiful seiner with a rich and complicated

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Immerse Yourself in Japanese Boatbuilding at the 43rd Wooden Boat Festival

In on August 5, 2019

When you step into the Boatshop at this year’s Festival, you’ll be stepping into the cultural center of our Japanese Boatbuilding theme. Amid the sawdust and shaving are treasures of

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APPLY TO BE THE 50^th ANNUAL WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL POSTER ARTIST

If you feel called to create an original piece of maritime-themed art for the 50th Annual Wooden Boat Festival poster, we’d love to see your vision! The deadline to apply is June 30, 2026.