Get Out on the Water Row, Sail, Paddle; Charters, too
The Wooden Boat Festival is a magical place, and nothing lets you feel the magic more than getting out on a boat! The festival provides several ways for you to get out rowing or sailing at no charge, but tips go to support youth sailing programs.
Get Out & Paddle Visit Pygmy Kayaks at their showroom inside the festival grounds or Chesapeake Light Craft at their display on the Point. Other vendors occasionally offer opportunities to get on the water – just ask!
Row & Sail a Longboat Journey back in time aboard replicas of Captain George Vancouver’s ship’s boat from 1792. Work together as a crew to row and/or sail aboard these 26’ open boats with 8 rowing stations. Ages 12 and up. Sign-ups start at 9am for longboat rides. Friday 11-4 Saturday 9:15-4:30 Sunday 10-4:30
Go Out on a Charter See the “Chartering” story on page X of this program; options include Odyssey, Virginia V, Adventuress, and Lady Washington.
Sail a Thunderbird Sign ups start at 9am for morning sails and Noon for afternoon sails. Sign up EARLY; slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Friday 11-4 Saturday 9:15-4:30 Sunday 10-4:30
Saturday – Rowing Race Rowers meet at 9am at the NWMC beach Racing starts at about 10am
Regattas & Races Friday – 26’ and Under Race Skippers meet at 1pm at the NWMC beach Race is at 2:30pm
Rowing a longboat is one way to get out on the water during the 38th Wooden Boat Festival . Leader file photo by Patrick J. Sullivan
Saturday – NW Schooner Cup Skippers meet at 9am at the NWMC beach Regatta starts at 3pm Saturday Awards at 6pm on the Main Stage (7pm if boats sail longer) Sunday – T-37 Model Boat Races 10:30am in the marina
Sunday – Sail By 3 pm, Port Townsend Bay “Don’t miss” event of the weekend, with more than 300 boats on the bay! Best places to watch from Festival grounds are The Balcony Wine Bar (sponsored by Resort at Port Ludlow), the Wee Nip and the NWMC Commons beach area.
Tall Ships: Tour or Charter Schooner Adventuress
Brig Lady Washington
Schooner Odyssey
Adventuress Step aboard the schooner Adventuress, 1913, for a sail on Port Townsend Bay. Help to raise the sails, sing sea shanteys, and experience the joy of sailing a century-old tall ship operated by Sound Experience. Space is limited. Register at soundexp.org, call 360-379-0438 or visit us on board.
Lady Washington This replica of the original Lady Washington – built in the late 1700s and the first American vessel to make landfall on North America’s West Coast – celebrates her 25th anniversary this year. In 1989, Washington State’s centennial year, she was launched in Aberdeen by the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority.
Odyssey Designed by Sparkman & Stevens and built by Henry Nevins Yard in New York, 1938, Odyssey’s yawl rig boasts more than 3000 square feet of sail area. For more than 30 years she has been owned and operated as a Sea Scout training vessel. Ticket sales help support the Tacoma Odyssey Sea Scout program, one of the Pacific Northwest’s best sail training programs. Maximum of 35 passengers.
Location: City Dock Free dockside tours: Friday 9-10 am, Saturday 7-8 pm, Sunday 9-10 am Sailings: Friday 11 am-2 pm and 3-6 pm, $65 adult/$35 youth (members of local organizations sail for half price Friday) . Saturday 10 am-1pm, $65 adult/$35 youth; Saturday 2-6 pm Schooner Race $75 adult/$40 youth . Sunday 11 am-2 pm, 3-6 pm $65 adult/$35 youth
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Location: NWMC Dock Free dockside tours: Friday 9-2; Saturday 9-noon; Sunday 9-noon Sailings: Friday 3-5 pm $43 per person; Saturday 1:30-4:30 pm Schooner Race $75 per person; Sunday 2-5 pm Festival Sail By $75 per person
Location: Union Wharf Sailings: Friday noon, 3 pm and 6 pm, $35 per person; Saturday noon, 3 pm and 6 pm; $35 per person .
Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader