Spectators at last year's show enjoyed impeccable classic boats and beautiful weather. The Inland Empire Chapter of ACBS invites you to attend their 15th Annual Antique and Classic Boat show in beautiful...
Now in its seventh year, the Portland Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the final day of a Family Boat Building weekend, sponsored by RiversWest Small Craft Center and the Willamette Sailing Club....
Bring your wooden canoe to this year's WHCA Assembly at Paul Smith's College beginning July 11, 2017. Video from the 2014 WCHA Assembly courtesy of Ed and Zach Heaton....
Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula is home to one of the largest antique boat shows in the nation. Les Cheneaux Antique Wooden Boat Show is held in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in...
Enjoy plenty of classic runabouts and other small craft at the Alton Bay Boat Show Come join us on Saturday morning, August 12, in Alton Bay, New Hampshire to view...
All builders of Glen-L boats are invited to this year's Gathering of Glen-L Boatbuilders held September 14 to 17, 2017, on Lake Nickajack at Hale’s Bar Marina and Resort, 1265 Hales Bar...
We are proud to announce the Fifth Annual Wellfleet Rowing Rendezvous, to be held Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Mayo Beach, Wellfleet, 11AM to 3PM. The purpose of this free...
The International Maritime Film Festival (IMFF) is a juried contest of films celebrating the heritage, spirit of adventure, and ingenuity of boats and waterborne pursuits. It is the premier event for maritime-themed filmmaking.
On Saturday, October 7th, the Champlain Longboats Program at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum will hold it’s annual James Wakefield Rescue Race. The race is named after James Wakefield who was...
Hull Lifesaving Museum’s 31st Annual Head of the Weir River Race is a celebration of the estuary at the height of its fall beauty and the fabulous array of the...
Meet and speak fellow perspective students, current NWSWB students, alumni, and NWSWB staff and faculty.
A free Community Event celebrating 150 years of settlement on Phillip Island, featuring: a fabulous display of wooden boats both on land and in water, yacht racing, maritime history multimedia...
The love of wooden boats throughout the ages will again be on display at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club Wooden Boat Festival held every even year over the Victorian Labour Day Weekend with...
Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harbor BoatShop are cosponsoring a marine weather workshop in Gig Harbor. Topics to be covered include: The relationship of atmospheric pressure and wind Determining...
Join us in the wood stove heated joiner shop for a new workshop focused on varnishing! We’ll begin by discussing the tools, materials, and techniques used. Then we’ll break out the...
Would you or your family like to build a boat with expert supervision along with 3 other families? If so, sign up now for the Family Boatbuilding event at the...
Cape Fear Community College Boat Building Program in Wilmington NC is excited about this years Riverfront Boat Show! April 7, 2018 Saturday from 9:30-4:30 with dock and land access for...
The 12th Annual Great Florida Gulf Coast Traditional Small Craft Festival will be held on April 21-23 at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. The Sarasota Sailing Squadron will be hosting the...
Chesapeake Light Craft will present its 20th annual small boat rendezvous, OkoumeFest, on Friday and Saturday, May 18-19, 2018. "Okoume" is the plantation-grown African hardwood used in tens of thousands...
Meet at the Beach: A gathering of kayak builders An annual gathering of kayak builders and like-minded individuals at Bluff Point State Park. This is a fun gathering which gives us...
The Eleventh Annual Texas 200 June 11 - 16, 2018 The Texas 200 is a “Raid”-type event; that is, it involves a scheduled gathering of small boats traveling more or...
The inside passage to Alaska has been paddled by native canoes since time immemorial, sailing craft for centuries, and after someone found gold in the Klondike the route was jammed...
Wooden and fiberglass classics, vintage racers, and other antique and Chesapeake Bay-related boats are coming to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum June 15-17 for the 31st annual Antique & Classic...
The WoodenBoat Show will be returning to Mystic Seaport, the Museum of America and the Sea, June 22-24, 2018 with more in-water and on-land boat exhibits, reader-built boats, expert skills demonstrations, marine...
Free beer, snacks, and good times with a group of your small boat compatriots! Come to the booth during the show to make your own miniature doughnut fender which will...
Summer Sailstice was founded in February 2001 by John Arndt, as the global, annual celebration of sailing held on the weekend nearest the summer solstice. The annual Summer Sailstice sailing event...
Traditional Small Craft Association (TSCA) Rendezvous on Dauphin Island, Alabama. Specifics for the day sails and overnight camping will be decided based on participants and weather forecasts leading up to...
Packed with brilliant moments, the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival engages the local region, bringing together boats, music, crafts, food and drink to celebrate the region’s rich cultural heritage. Cheer on...
Portland Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the final day of a Family Boat Build weekend, sponsored by RiversWest Small Craft Center, Oregon Maritime Museum and the Willamette Sailing Club. The event,...
The Wooden Canoe Heritage Association Assembly is an annual event that brings together WCHA members from around the world. The 2018 Assembly features Bill Mason and Chestnut Canoes. Kid friendly event. Here are...
The Small Reach Regatta is an annual gathering of rowing and sailing boats in Maine. The event is sponsored by the Traditional Small Craft Association, Down East Chapter. See more on...
Each summer during the last weekend in July, the Finger Lakes Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society invites wooden boaters from across the United States and Canada to...
Join Great Bay Yacht Club in Dover, New Hampshire for their sailing dinghy extravaganza celebrating Merry Macs, Oyster River Cats, Nutshell Prams, Dyer dhows, melonseeds, Shellbacks, Sunfish... and whatever else...
Planning is well underway for the 28th Annual Door County Classic & Wooden Boat Festival. Whether you have participated in the past or are a potential new exhibitor, we would...
Come to the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan to view one of the largest antique boat shows in the nation. Restored boats dating back to the early 1900’s are registered...
Greenhorns is pleased to present our first sail training program: Starting at Liberty Hall in Machiasport, Maine and visiting islands, coves, and historic sites while immersing students in the wild coastal ecology...
The Port of Toledo’s 14th annual Toledo Wooden Boat Show this August 18–19, 2018. Our annual boat show is a family-friendly, weekend event that celebrates the historic tradition of wooden...
Small sailboat racing with friends: 7 days – 12 legs – 177 km The raid will feature: 7 days of racing 12 legs 110 mile course Jan Van Gent from...
Organized by the Vancouver Wooden Boat Society, the 31st annual Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival is scheduled for August 23-26, 2018. Held on Granville Island in the heart of Vancouver, B.C....
The New England Junket will happen this year on Labor Day weekend, in Gouldsboro Bay, Maine. This is a gathering of Junk Rig Association members and others who sail junk...
The Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society’s Boat Show. You can also visit our web site at www.woodenboats.net or email us at [email protected]. Mariners Landing Conference...
The inaugural Maine Small Craft Celebration will be a two-day event held on the shores of the Fore River in Portland. Occurring during the autumnal equinox, the MSCC will provide...
The purpose of this free event is to promote rowing, and to be able to try and compare different boats. We will have boats to row, and you are invited...
The organizers say, "A gathering of the finest fiberglass and wooden custom boat builders on the East Coast. Also exhibiting numerous manufacturers of boating equipment. Sailboats, powerboats, canoes, kayaks, and...
Make plans to attend the Fifth Annual Port Aransas Wooden Boat Festival on April 12-13, 2019. This is a great family friendly event in the beautiful beach town of Port...
On Saturday, May 11th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., join the Buffalo Maritime Center Foundry for an evening of making, drinking, and fun.
Cape Cod TSCA members are bringing boats that will be available to all attendees for short rows; assistance will be available for beginners.
At Home will have its first annual Rowing Regatta fundraiser held at Hinckley’s on Saturday, June 15, 2019. All proceeds from the event will support the guaranteed nurse visits.
The WoodenBoat Show will be returning to Mystic Seaport, the Museum of America and the Sea, June 28-30, 2019 with more in-water and on-land boat exhibits, reader-built boats, expert skills...
Join Small Boats Monthly at the WoodenBoat Show this year for our second annual Small Boats Mixer! The party will be Friday June 28th from 5pm to 6:30pm. If you...
The Downeast Chapter of the Traditional Small Craft Association is sponsoring the dedication of the Wilson Museum's Antique Boat Exhibit and Boat Shop. It'll be a great opportunity to see a wide variety of small boats and chat with their knowledgeable and enthusiastic owners.
Organizer, boatbuilder, and boat school instructor Bert van Baar will be holding the first Dutch Wooden Boat Festival in summer 2019 together with Jet Sluik, organizer of the Traditional Boat Show. The show will be at Museumharbour Willemsoord in Den Helder, a former navy yard, now a yacht basin and cultural center.
Come to WoodenBoat's Brooklin campus where Mick Delap, a writer, historian and avid sailor in retirement after a career in journalism at the BBC, and Apprenticeshop founder Lance Lee will...
At Camden Library's Amphitheater, Mick Delap, a writer, historian and avid sailor in retirement after a career in journalism at the BBC, and Apprenticeshop founder Lance Lee will host an...
The idea of the SRR is to gather together small sail-and-oars boats for sailing, with the same kind of camaraderie and appreciation that the ERR has established. We will sail on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. This year, we plan a one-way sail from Herrick Bay to the waters off the campground, where we’ll anchor, so secure anchoring ability is especially important. The next day will be a return to Herrick Bay. Final haulouts, trailering, and departure will take place on Sunday, July 28, vacating the campground before noon and the boatyard as soon as possible.
Learn how to make masts and other spars at the Sparmaking Workshop at Chase Small Craft's shop in Saco, Maine. Bring the family: with a water park across the street...
Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival will be a day-long event focusing on Blue Hill’s historic connection with the sea. It will be held in conjunction with Maine200, Maine’s state-wide bicentennial...
When Is It? Every few years we at Bear Mountain Boats and Canadian Canoes have hosted a gathering to promote and recognize the role of craftspeople and makers in our...
To promote rowing, they will have boats to row, and you are invited to bring your boat for others to row. Last year there were 17 different boats to try out.
The Massim islands of Papua New Guinea are home to a unique collection of colourful outrigger canoes used for trade. They’re vital to the significant inter-island and community exchange...
Come be inspired! Watch and cheer as the best youth open-water rowers in New England compete for the coveted “Key to the Harbor.” This year’s crews cover every skill level...
Build your own toboggan in this Saturday and Sunday workshop! They are suitable for racing or casual recreation. Since many participants build to race their toboggans in the U.S. National Toboggan Championships,...
Join us for a tour of our winter projects and to talk boats from 9:30 to 11 a.m.! We will be serving free coffee and muffins. 30 Beach Rd., Vineyard...
The next Florida Boot Camp for the Everglades Challenge is Saturday, January 11, 2020. There is no charge for this event. However, it is assumed you are registered or plan to...
19Jan2012-The Grenada work boat regatta sailed off Grand Anse beach. Boat from all over the country of Grenada participated in the classic work boat races. The sailing communities of...
Saturday, March 28, 2020 Cape Fear Community College Boat Building Program in Wilmington NC is excited about this year’s Riverfront Boat Show! March 28, 2020, Saturday from 9:30-4:30 with dock and...
Friday, April 24, 2020 to Sunday, April 26, 2020 Make your plans now to attend the annual Port Aransas Wooden Boat Festival on April 24-26, 2020. This is a great family friendly...
Sail Caledonia is the annual Scottish 'Raid' or expedition for boats powered by sail and/or oars which takes place in the Highlands of Scotland each May. Everyone who has taken...
SEVENTY48 is a race that is 70 miles long and must be completed in 48 hours. Rules are simple: no motors, no support, and no wind. HUMAN POWER ONLY. Pedal,...
The Texas 200 is a “Raid”-type event; that is, it involves a scheduled gathering of small boats traveling more or less in company from Point A to Point B over...
The Royal Yachting Association's 2021 virtual dinghy show features interactive coaching sessions and streamed talks from world-class sailors. The event will include exhibits from the Fireball Class Association, International GP14...
The 11th Semaine du Golfe on the Gulf of Morbihan, a natural harbor in the south of Brittany, France, is officially been canceled. The 2021 race week would have marked...
You should be an expert kayaker and/or sailor before you consider this challenge! The BlackBeard Challenge is a roughly 300 miles long unsupported expedition-style adventure race for kayaks, canoes, and...
The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival at Portsoy in Aberdeenshire will shift from a physical event to a digital festival due to uncertainty that remains regarding the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions...
Champlain Discovery offers participants a combination of a hands-on boat building day camp followed by a 10-day wilderness expedition. This unique combination of activities sets the stage for a truly...
The 2021 Maine Boat Builders show will feature fiberglass and wooden boats custom built by renowned east coast builders. Designers of sailboats, powerboats, canoes, kayaks, and row boats will be...
The Voyageur Challenge commemorates the paddling route that French-Canadian fur-traders, or Voyageurs, used back in the 1800's. The MNVC distance is roughly 210 miles - following the Minnesota/Canadian border for...
The purpose of this free event is to promote rowing, and allow participants to experience the feeling of rowing different boats.Old Wharf Dory Co. will have a fleet of rowboats...
The 2022 Classic Wooden Boat Show is an online meet-up meant to connect classic boat builders, owners, and aficionados with all manor of classic boats. The fleet will include many...
The race begins in Camden, Maine and ends at Babson Island just outside the WoodenBoat School waterfront. Boats must be 24' in order to race, perhaps just outside of the small boat range, but smaller vessels can watch the busy starting line and greet racers at the finish line.
Chesapeake Light Craft's annual Spring rendezvous, once known as "OkoumeFest," will be at Conquest Beach on the Chester River. Conquest Beach is situated in a 758-acre nature reserve between the...
The 2023 show marks 31 years of the WoodenBoat Show! All manners of propulsion, rigs, and construction methods will be on display—from privately-owned yachts to reader-built-boats, and vessels in the...
The ACE Winches Scottish Traditional Boat Festival returns on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 July 2023. This is the 30th anniversary of the event and a flotilla of heritage boats...
43rd Annual Assembly An international organization of builders, paddlers, and admirers of wooden and bark canoes. Registration opens April 24th! Join us in July of 2023 for another incredible week...
The Thames Traditional Boat Festival was first held at Fawley Meadows in 1978 as a rally for like minded enthusiasts who wanted to show off their enthusiasm for the older,...
The Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance is renowned as a showcase of some of the most well-preserved and restored wooden boats in the world and is unrivaled in its exhibition and preservation of...
Always the 2nd Saturday in August! The 45th Les Cheneaux Islands Antique & Wooden Boat Show is on August 12, 2023. One of the largest classic boat shows in the...
The Rockland Yacht Club’s (RYC) annual Scholarship Race will take on a new dimension in 2023 by partnering with the Sail, Power & Steam Museum to help raise funds for...
Learn from the experts, swap stories with fellow wooden boat aficionados, and bring your family for a weekend they'll never forget. With so many different ways to adventure out on...
This year we are hosting our Newfound Rendezvous September 8th & 9th, and a paddle/row on Newfound Lake the 10th! This is a gathering of canoe, kayak, and row boat enthusiasts,...
Madisonville celebrates 33 years on the banks of the beautiful Tchefuncte River this fall as the Wooden Boat Festival returns, October 14-15, 2023. Presented by Maritime Museum Louisiana, this fun...
Since its inception in 1965, The Head Of The Charles Regatta has attracted hundreds of thousands of rowers to the banks of the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Georgetown Wooden Boat Show features one of the Southeast’s best wooden boat exhibits with more than 100 classic wooden boats.
