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 is free to all participants and has grown from 200 boats signed up in 2001 to almost 5,000 boats today. Since many sailors join in the fun on many different boats, the actual number of Summer Sailstice sailors participating is estimated at almost 19,000 annually. Vision: Unite sailors worldwide to…
Find out more »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 the dates. The Dauphin Island Campground near the ferry landing will be home base for the event. A boat ramp with parking is available near the campground. This is the first rendezvous for our new chapter of the Traditional Small Craft Association. RSVP via Facebook, the link is in this…
Find out more »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 the crews as the take part in competitive racing and sailing on the opens seas, enthralling the crowds gathered by the harbourside who watch on in excited anticipation. Breathe in the aromas of fresh cooked fish, meats and other fine foods, which may prove too much to resists as you…
Find out more »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, which takes place on the banks of the Willamette River, will celebrate twelve families and teams, each building a Salt Water Bay skiff, with mentoring from expert wooden boat builders. Saturday the teams meet and receive their kits of supplies and commence building. Sunday they will launch their finished boats.…
Find out more »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 2018 Assembly programs and schedules. Registration will open April 23, 2018.
Find out more »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 SRR's Facebook page. Brooklin, Maine. Contact: Tom Jackson, tom@woodenboat.com
Find out more »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 gather at the north end of Skaneateles Lake for the annual Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show. Skaneateles Lake is one of the eastern lakes of the Finger Lakes of Upstate New York and provides an elegant backdrop for this annual antique wooden boat show. Come enjoy the natural beauty of…
Find out more »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 you'd like to bring to race in the same spirit. Festivities are at the Great Bay Yacht Club, boats launch from Hilton Point. See their website for more information.
Find out more »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 and displayed in the water in this very unique show. This year Dodge Boats will be showcased. 10 am – 5 pm. Admission: $8.00 (12 yrs-adult) Children under 12 free. No dogs, alcohol or smoking allowed inside gates. Hessel Marina, Hessel, Michigan www.lciboatshow.com; lciboatshow@gmail.com Les Cheneaux Historical Association 906-484-2821
Find out more »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 be thrilled to see you this coming August! The show will once again be held on the waterfront at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay (120 N. Madison Ave.). Space will be available for in-water displays, trailered boats and small craft. The grounds provide easy access and prominent…
Find out more »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 of Downeast Maine, this 10-day course offers a birch bark crafting workshop, traditional seamanship training, and naturalist adventure. You will learn to row and sail aboard 18th-century Bantry Bay gigs. For details and to enroll please talk to Arista@thegreenhorns.org, $450 for 10 days, scholarships available. Greenhorns, is a 10 year-old organization…
Find out more »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 boats. There are plenty of activities to enjoy — boat exhibits, vendors, live music, family boat building, kids’ boat building, and more. The Wooden Boat Show has grown each year, attracting exhibitors, vendors, and visitors from across the state, and beyond to enjoy the maritime activities along Toledo’s Waterfront. Come…
Find out more »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 The Arctic Circle will be our mothership Patagonia outdoor clothing as a sponsor supplying some great prizes for the racers! Eligibility requires: A boat no smaller than 12ft, or no larger than what can legally be transported on a highway. Complete application with deposit must be received no later than June…
Find out more »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. , Canada, it is host to larger boats in the water and smaller boats on land. There are also commercial exhibitors, seminars and social events and entertainment. Bring the whole family as there are activities for children as well and it is Free to the public. With permission from WoodenBoat,…
Find out more »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 rigged boats and/or are interested in junk rig. Emphasis is on sailing together and visiting, in the context of sharing information and interest in junk rigs. Accommodations: Protected anchorages are nearby and a small number of moorings are available. Camping is available about 3 miles away at Mainayr Campground, which…
Find out more »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 info@woodenboats.net. Mariners Landing Conference Center 1217 Graves Harbor Trail Huddleston, Virginia 24104 For more show information, call Alan Frederick @ (540) 352-8653 or email jeanandalan588@msn.com.
Find out more »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 participants an opportunity to celebrate the end of New England's boating season as we start dreaming and planning for next year’s boat, upgrade, or adventure. Exhibitors will have small boats (sail, oar, and power) on display in both water and on land. Demonstrations, workshops, and lectures will be given throughout…
Find out more »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 to bring your boat for others to row. Last year we had 15 different boats. Boats can be launched for free from trailers at the boat ramp at the Wellfleet Marina, next to the beach, or hand launched at the Town landing right next to the commercial pier. More details…
Find out more »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 rowing boats with the builders there to discuss and sell their work." Friday March 22, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday March 23, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday March 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is $15.00 per day at the door. Children under 12 accompanied by adults…
Find out more »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 Aransas, Texas. Bring your wooden boats to display. Boats don't have to be fancy, just made of wood. It can even be displayed unfinished. There is no entry fee for boat or spectators. Attend informative programs on boat building and boating. Build a boat at the Family Boat Building. Kids…
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