Lifetime Achievement Awards
Thursday September 7, 2023, 5:30 PM, Cruising & Technical Stage
Each year we recognize members of our greater maritime community for the Wooden Boat Festival Lifetime Achievement awards in Wooden Boat Community & Spirit. This heartfelt Festival tradition is open to the public.
Each year we recognize members of our greater maritime community for the Wooden Boat Festival Lifetime Achievement awards in Wooden Boat Community & Spirit. This heartfelt Festival tradition is open to the public.
Nigel Calder
Marine diesel engine maintenance and troubleshooting: a 6 hour-workshop
2023 schedule TBD
In this engaging seminar, Nigel Calder explores marine diesel engine maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Take a deeper look at fuel, oil, cooling, airflow, and powertrain systems.
In this engaging seminar, Nigel Calder explores marine diesel engine maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Take a deeper look at fuel, oil, cooling, airflow, and powertrain systems.
Nigel Calder
Boat electrical systems design, installation and troubleshooting: a 6 hour workshop
2023 schedule TBD
Nigel Calder details installation requirements and safety standards in electrical systems and shows troubleshooting techniques for common electrical problems.
Nigel Calder details installation requirements and safety standards in electrical systems and shows troubleshooting techniques for common electrical problems.
Race to Alaska Blazer Party
Friday September 8, 2023, 6 PM, $30
It’s a reunion, awards ceremony, and a kickoff beer bash all wrapped into one! And everyone is invited to join in. This annual event brings lovers of the Race to Alaska and racers together to share stories of this year’s race and be the first to hear changes to the race for the next year. Buy a ticket for admission and get a free drink and fistfuls of finger food.
It’s a reunion, awards ceremony, and a kickoff beer bash all wrapped into one! And everyone is invited to join in. This annual event brings lovers of the Race to Alaska and racers together to share stories of this year’s race and be the first to hear changes to the race for the next year. Buy a ticket for admission and get a free drink and fistfuls of finger food.
Over the Bar: Bell Tolls
Sunday, September 10, 2023, 10 AM
Join us in honoring the mariners and community members we have lost over the past year. The Bell Toll Ceremony will take place in the First Fed Commons and be led by renowned sailmaker and mariner Carol Hasse, who will read the names of those who have crossed the bar. A bell will ring eight times, to mark the end of the departed’s watch on this world.
Join us in honoring the mariners and community members we have lost over the past year. The Bell Toll Ceremony will take place in the First Fed Commons and be led by renowned sailmaker and mariner Carol Hasse, who will read the names of those who have crossed the bar. A bell will ring eight times, to mark the end of the departed’s watch on this world.
If you would like to add a loved one’s name to the list that will be read during the ceremony, email len@nwmaritime.org.
Sail By
Sunday, September 10, 2023, 3 PM
Don’t miss the event of the weekend with more than 300 boats on the bay! The best places to watch from Festival Grounds are the Balcony Bar, the Wee Nip, and the First Fed Commons.
Don’t miss the event of the weekend with more than 300 boats on the bay! The best places to watch from Festival Grounds are the Balcony Bar, the Wee Nip, and the First Fed Commons.
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