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SUMMARY:Paid Session: DIY Diesel Engine Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:*Additional ticket purchase required for this paid workshop. Purchase workshop tickets here\n\n\nHow well do you really know your engine?\nFor most boat owners\, diesel engines are essential—but often a bit of a mystery. And when something goes wrong\, that uncertainty can turn into stress quickly.\nNigel Calder has spent decades helping boaters change that.\nIn this workshop\, Nigel starts with core maintenance tasks every boat owner can (and should) understand and be able to perform. From routine care to knowing what&nbsp\;not&nbsp\;to attempt\, you’ll gain a clear\, practical understanding of the systems that keep your engine running reliably.\nThis is about building confidence. The kind that comes from knowing what you’re looking at\, what matters\, and how to take care of it properly.\nWhether you’re new to diesel engines or looking to deepen your understanding\, this is foundational knowledge you’ll use again and again.\nThis workshop is the first of two complementary diesel sessions on Thursday. Each can be taken independently\, but together they provide a deeper understanding of diesel engines.\n\n
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LOCATION:Technical Stage
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SUMMARY:Paid Session: Fix It Yourself: Diesel Engine Troubleshooting
DESCRIPTION:*Additional ticket purchase required for this paid workshop. Purchase workshop tickets here\n\n\nWhen your engine fails—especially far from help—what do you do?\nFor many boaters\, the answer is uncertainty. For those with the right knowledge\, it’s often:&nbsp\;figure it out and get moving again.\nNigel Calder has spent decades helping boat owners do exactly that.\nIn this workshop\, Nigel breaks down how diesel engines work—and how to diagnose the most common problems you’re likely to encounter. From overheating and loss of power to strange vibrations\, smoke\, or an engine that simply won’t start\, you’ll learn how to identify what’s going wrong and what to do about it.\nYou don’t need to be a mechanic. With a clear understanding of core systems and a few practical techniques—including simple multimeter tests—you can troubleshoot most issues you’ll face on the water.\nOver the years\, Nigel has heard from countless sailors who were able to get themselves back up and running in remote places thanks to this knowledge.\nThis workshop is designed to give you that same confidence.\nWhether you’re preparing for extended cruising or simply want to better understand your boat\, this is practical knowledge you can carry with you—wherever you go.\nThis workshop is the second of two complementary diesel sessions on Thursday. Each can be taken independently\, but together they provide a deeper understanding of diesel engines.\n\n
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LOCATION:Technical Stage
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/bffe32e968492a52c349dcaefb6ced60
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T150000Z
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SUMMARY:Paid Session: What's Wrong with Your Boat's Electrical System?
DESCRIPTION:*Additional ticket purchase required for this paid workshop. Purchase workshop tickets here\n\nIf your boat has an electrical system\, unfortunately\, there’s a good chance something isn’t quite right.\nIn fact\, many of the most common electrical system problems on boats—both power and sail— are built in by the boatbuilder. Poor design and questionable installations are compounded over time by well-intentioned but incomplete upgrades.&nbsp\;\nMost mistakes remain hidden until vibration\, corrosion\, or some other factor results in an electrical system failure. Some are inconvenient. Others can be unsafe. The majority of boat fires originate in electrical systems.\nNigel Calder has seen it all.\nIn this workshop\, Nigel walks through the most common electrical installation mistakes found on boats today—many of them surprisingly widespread—and shows you how to identify and correct them. From wiring issues to system design flaws\, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of what’s happening behind the panels on your own boat.\nYou don’t need prior experience. This is about learning what to look for\, what matters\, and how to make your system safer and more reliable.\nChances are\, you’ll recognize something that needs fixing on your own boat.\nThis workshop is the first of two complementary electrical sessions on Friday. Each stands alone\, but together they provide a deeper understanding of onboard electrical systems.\n\n
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LOCATION:Technical Stage
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/02ff8099eeb8f1748602d0c68baab690
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T163000Z
DTEND:20260911T173000Z
SUMMARY:Bluewater Sail inventory
DESCRIPTION:An overview of a Bluewater inventory of sails for a cruising sailboat. Deducing what sail is right for which boat\, developing sail schedules\, and a variety of vessel types will be covered in addition to sailing terminology\, basic sail construction\, cruising on your boat from calms to gales.
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LOCATION:Discovery Stage
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/3121b30399e9db6b8c4cddb0aa52d242
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T163000Z
DTEND:20260911T173000Z
SUMMARY:Paths of Stewardship: How Wooden Boats Endure
DESCRIPTION:A live\, moderated conversation in the style of Beyond the Boat — but not recorded — featuring four panelists:• &nbsp\; &nbsp\;A shipwright• &nbsp\; &nbsp\;A wooden boat owner• &nbsp\; &nbsp\;An operator/captain• &nbsp\; &nbsp\;A representative from a maritime education programDuration: 60–75 minutesAudience Q&A included.\nConceptWooden boats endure not simply because they are beautiful\, but because people choose to carry them forward.\nThis session explores how different roles — ownership\, craftsmanship\, seamanship\, operations\, and education — intersect in sustaining wooden boats. Each panelist represents a distinct path\, yet all share responsibility for continuity.The conversation centers on:• Why individuals choose to commit to wooden boats• How responsibility shapes that commitment• What continuity requires from each role• How these paths overlap in real life\nThe goal is not technical instruction\, but reflection. Wooden boats are more than vessels. They are places where people learn patience\, care\, accountability\, and stewardship.\nThis session invites the audience to see wooden boats not as isolated projects\, but as living ecosystems sustained by interconnected choices.\nWhy This Fits the FestivalThe Festival celebrates craftsmanship\, tradition\, and community. This conversation highlights the human dimension behind that celebration.Rather than focusing on tools\, techniques\, or restoration specifics\, this session examines:• The values that sustain wooden boat culture• The shared responsibility between builders\, owners\, operators\, and educators• The lived experience behind preservationIt speaks to current owners\, aspiring stewards\, and younger generations entering the field.\nIntended ToneConversational\, thoughtful\, accessible.Honest about challenges.Grounded in lived experience.\nThis is not a lecture. It is a guided conversation designed to invite the audience into the deeper story of continuity.
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LOCATION:Cruising Stage
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/a949851e0a23079e5ab11682c6bd35d8
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T170000Z
DTEND:20260911T174500Z
SUMMARY:Plug in Boats: Planning the conversation
DESCRIPTION:There is an increasing interest in powering boats with electricity but the technology of electric power is quite different from that of gas or diesel. Most boat builders and manufacturers are not yet capable of providing an “off the shelf” electric boat or do the conversion. &nbsp\;This presentation provides a framework for the planning that needs to be done for a conversion when doing it yourself. &nbsp\;The main topics are:Power and Energy NeedsSpace Needed Voltage\, BatteriesMotors &nbsp\;and Motor ControllersSwitches and MonitoringRecharging
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LOCATION:Innovation Stage
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/8ccedbe3768a3837e799251ecc0da8ce
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T170000Z
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SUMMARY:Sharpening - Chisels and Planes
DESCRIPTION:Sharpening is a fundamental skill that every woodworker needs to know. Tim breaks down sharpening into a simple sequence of steps and shares tips and tricks to help you develop and refine your technique.
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LOCATION:Boatyard
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/66c77697f86cd7bb6623cddf3ad6721f
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T170000Z
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SUMMARY:What's in the Water? Live Plankton Collection Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Swimming and floating silently through the beautiful waters of the Salish Sea\, microscopic plants called phytoplankton and animals called zooplankton form the basis of food chains leading up to orcas and to humans through salmon. &nbsp\;As microscopic plants\, phytoplankton use the nutrients in the water\, carbon dioxide\, and sunlight to grow until they are\, well\, eaten by zooplankton. &nbsp\;Different species of zooplankton can either stay small or can undergo a series of changes to become the larger animals we are more familiar with (including fish\, mussels\, crabs\, worms\, and barnacles to name just a few). &nbsp\;Come and prepare samples of live freshly collected plankton and observe these beautiful organisms on our microscopes. &nbsp\;Experts in plankton identification will be available to talk to you about what you see as you are looking at the samples!
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LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
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SUMMARY:All about Dovetails
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, John will discuss Dovetails: through\, half-blind\, compound angled\, sliding and housed-tapered. He will cut some simple dovetails. He will have examples of these\, with a set of parts showing the steps to cutting the various sorts.
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LOCATION:Boatyard
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/34e447a160864591e149cbb19c1b8647
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DTSTART:20260911T180000Z
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SUMMARY:Chasing the light on the water - Wooden Boat Photography
DESCRIPTION:The water has its own light — and it changes everything. Jeff Eichen leads this on-the-water photography workshop during the Wooden Boat Festival\, sharing the techniques and instincts he's honed over a lifetime. We will touch upon The History and the digital darkroom as well. All skill levels welcome.
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LOCATION:Discovery Stage
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DTSTART:20260911T180000Z
DTEND:20260911T193000Z
SUMMARY:Inspiring the next generation of Riggers
DESCRIPTION:Panel discussion of how various riggers stumbled into the field\, some of their experiences\, how they pass along the knowledge to newcomers
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LOCATION:Cruising Stage
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SUMMARY:PNW Marine Weather
DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s sailors griping about lack of wind\, or powerboaters fearing steep and dangerous seas - the conditions in the Pacific Northwest present special challenges\, due to the complexity of the many weather systems that interact in this region. &nbsp\;Captain Phyllis Woolwine owns Shearwater University - Maritime Education. &nbsp\;Speaking from 50 years of experience on the Salish Sea & Inside Passage\, and 11 years providing custom training for hundreds of boaters of all types in these waters\, she will provide a highly practical\, science based\, and interactive seminar on Pacific Northwest Marine Weather. &nbsp\;This topic is presented in a conceptual\, non-technical manner that all boaters can understand and apply.\n - What makes PNW marine weather so complex - and how can we make sense of it?\n - Strategies to ensure that sailors get wind\, powerboaters avoid dangerous seas\, and all boaters use knowledge & strategies to stay safe\, advantaging our crazy conditions.\n&nbsp\; - Best sources & apps for marine weather - and the best ways to use them
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LOCATION:Adventure Stage
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DTSTART:20260911T180000Z
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SUMMARY:Shellfish Safety: To Dig or Not to Dig
DESCRIPTION:Are you a shellfish eater\, digger\, shucker\, or admirer? Have you ever wondered why shellfish are one of the safest proteins you can put on your plate? Washington is renowned for bivalve production and harvest opportunity\, from geoduck to razor clams\, but shellfish shouldn’t be harvested willy nilly anytime or any place. From marine toxins to bacteria\, come learn about the work that goes into knowing where\, when\, and why you should\, or shouldn’t\, eat shellfish.
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LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/f9c8187e00a61132bce809c52bdfea9c
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DTSTART:20260911T180000Z
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SUMMARY:Wooden Boats\, Regattas\, the living Maritime Heritage of the Bahamas
DESCRIPTION:Traditional wooden sailing vessels remain central to the maritime culture of The Bahamas. Built by hand and sailed competitively across the islands\, Bahamian sloops represent a living tradition that connects craftsmanship\, community\, and cultural identity. This presentation explores the history and contemporary significance of wooden boat building and regatta sailing in The Bahamas\, examining how these vessels function as both technological achievements and cultural symbols. Drawing on archival research\, oral histories\, and field documentation of regattas throughout the archipelago\, the talk highlights the builders and sailors who sustain this tradition and the communities that gather around it. Particular attention is given to the role of wooden boats in national regattas and island competitions\, where rivalries\, local pride\, and generational knowledge intersect on the water. The presentation situates Bahamian sloop sailing within broader discussions of maritime heritage\, demonstrating how wooden boats continue to carry cultural memory and identity across generations.
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LOCATION:Innovation Stage
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DTSTART:20260911T190000Z
DTEND:20260911T194500Z
SUMMARY:Adventure sketching
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for sketching on your adventures\, whether exploring Port Townsend or sailing around a far-flung island! Join expeditionary artist and Art Toolkit founder Maria Coryell-Martin to explore fundamental sketching techniques and essential tools for creating colorful and expressive sketches. We’ll practice gesture\, contour\, and thumbnail sketches to quickly capture a sense of place and to encourage creative flow and inquiry. We’ll provide Art Toolkit travel palettes and brushes to try out\, and all levels are welcome! Bonus: show off your Festival wristband at the Art Toolkit shop on 1003 Water Street for a 10% discount!
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LOCATION:Boatyard
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SUMMARY:Capt Cooks 1772-75 circumnavigation of Antarctica
DESCRIPTION:During 1772-1775\, Captain James Cook on the HMS Resolution circumnavigated Antarctica for the first time. Because his cruise determined latitude and longitude from the Kendell K1 clock combined with sextant observations\, Cook's data described the spatial distribution of Antarctic icebergs and sea ice. His insistence that the ship be kept scrupulously clean and the men offered varieties of food meant that only two of his 112 men died\, none from scurvy. The ship carried an artist\, William Hodges\, where his iceberg drawings will be compared with our photographs. Although the Resolution came within 100 km of Antarctica and crossed the Antarctic circle three times\, it did not find land. In its furthest south\, it was the first ship to reach Pine Island Bay\, which was filled with massive icebergs and is now known to contain the outflow of the critical Thwaites Glacier. Comparison of Cook’s 250-year-old observations of iceberg and sea ice with ours shows that although there is less sea ice now\, the iceberg distributions are about the same.
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LOCATION:Innovation Stage
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SUMMARY:Paid Session: Find the Problem: Boat Electrical Troubleshooting Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:*Additional ticket purchase required for this paid workshop. Purchase workshop tickets here\n\n\nWhen something electrical stops working on your boat\, it can feel like a mystery.\nIs it the battery? A connection? A wiring issue? And where do you even begin?\nIn this workshop\, Nigel Calder breaks troubleshooting down into clear\, step-by-step processes that any boat owner can follow. Using simple tools—especially a multimeter—you’ll learn how to identify the most common electrical problems and trace them to their source.\nNo prior experience is required. This is about building confidence—understanding what you’re looking at\, knowing what to test\, and being able to take action instead of guessing.\nAlong the way\, you’ll also learn how to prevent common issues like premature battery failure and avoid unnecessary service calls.\nOn today’s increasingly complex boats\, electrical systems can be one of the biggest sources of frustration—or one of the most empowering areas of knowledge.\nThis workshop helps tip the balance. It complements the morning session on electrical installation issues\, but can be taken independently.\n\nThis workshop is the second of two complementary electrical sessions on Friday. Each can be taken independently\, but together they provide a deeper understanding of onboard electrical systems.\n\n
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LOCATION:Technical Stage
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/54656a537ac6e9e2e9fc070a941d670f
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DTSTART:20260911T190000Z
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SUMMARY:Rigging tool Specifics and Application
DESCRIPTION:A breakdown of the basic and more niche tools used while doing rigging and how you can make them fit your needs or project specifications.
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LOCATION:Sail Stage
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/aa1e95dfac43c9feb195f950ebc818a8
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T190000Z
DTEND:20260911T194500Z
SUMMARY:Shipwrecks and Derelict Crab Pots: Finding Lost Stuff on the Ocean Floor
DESCRIPTION:There are numerous historic ship and plane wrecks on the deep seafloor in the Pacific that resulted from accidents\, wars\, and purposeful disposals. &nbsp\;Locating and surveying these wrecks benefits the understanding of our cultural heritage and provides reasons to resurrect their history and stories of heroism and tragedy. &nbsp\;I and others have found wrecks thousands of feet below the surface by beginning with a review of available information on their sinking. &nbsp\; This is followed by the use of various types of sonar and software to identify potential targets to investigate. &nbsp\;Describing these techniques is the topic of this presentation.
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LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T193000Z
DTEND:20260911T203000Z
SUMMARY:10 Secrets to Navigating Your Wooden Sailboat Restoration
DESCRIPTION:1) Finding the Right Girl\n2)What to Look For – What to Look Out For\n3)The Importance of a Good Survey\n4)Listen to What She Says\n5) Boatyard Survival\n6)Shipwrights and Ship Wrongs\n7)Keeping Your Mate on Board\n8)Don't Lose the Dream\n9)The Difference is in the Details\n10)What We Do For Love
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LOCATION:Discovery Stage
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DTSTART:20260911T193000Z
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SUMMARY:The thrill of building the Viking ship
DESCRIPTION:The program will illustrate Viking culture and traditional ship construction\, from harvesting trees to launch. Aspøya Boats in Anacortes\, Washington drew a community of volunteers and shipwrights to accomplish a nearly insurmountable challenge. Valkyrie was launched in the spring of 2024 and now sails the Salish Sea in Washington State.
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LOCATION:Adventure Stage
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/e42d58da0e7b73a33892a675f00f4f2d
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T200000Z
DTEND:20260911T214500Z
SUMMARY:Doing Round Work: Making a Ship's Wheel and turning parts for Boats
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, John will discuss how turning is useful for boatbuilding. Making a Ship's Wheel and turning boat parts like belaying pins\, stanchions\, serving and caulking mallets will be discussed.
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LOCATION:Boatyard
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/a330d99fa2082f60014f4161c1f5d0d1
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T200000Z
DTEND:20260911T204500Z
SUMMARY:Protecting Vital Eelgrass Habitat through No Anchor Zones
DESCRIPTION:The Jefferson County Marine Resource Committee is an advisory group to the Jeffco Commissioners. In addition it's members undertake projects\, with financial support from the Northwest Straits Commission to maintain and improve the Jeffco marine ecology. The No Anchor Zones is one of our persistent projects\, started in 2004. We have installed buoys\, that ask boaters to moor outside nearshore areas\, to protect Subaquatic Vegetation and shellfish beds in 3 areas in Jefferson County. \n\n\n
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LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/c1828198c9a753327c95ce22b30f8924
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T200000Z
DTEND:20260911T213000Z
SUMMARY:Sailmakers panel
DESCRIPTION:Moderated by Mark Shiner\nAllison Wood\, Emiliano Marino\,&nbsp\;\n\nWhat does it mean to devote your life to making sails?\nPart craft\, part engineering\, part problem-solving\, sailmaking sits at the intersection of tradition and performance — shaping the way boats move through the world. Join a conversation with working sailmakers as they share stories from the loft\, discuss the evolution of the craft\, and explore what it takes to build sails for everything from traditional wooden boats to modern voyaging vessels.\nIn many parts of the world\, traditional sailmaking is becoming increasingly rare. Here in Port Townsend\, it remains a vibrant and active part of the working waterfront.
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LOCATION:Cruising Stage
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SUMMARY:The Development of the Square-Rigged Ship
DESCRIPTION:From the daring voyages of the Golden Hinde to the graceful 19th-century sailing vessels ELISSA and STAR OF INDIA to the powerful brute strength of the 1904 four-masted barque MOSHULU\, the square-rigged ship evolved into one of the most influential technologies in maritime history. \nBeginning with the compact\, heavily-built galleons of the Age of Exploration\, we follow the transformation through towering clouds of canvas of the Clippers\, and ultimately the iron and steel windjammers that represented the pinnacle of square-rig efficiency. Along the way\, we examine how advances in naval architecture\, metallurgy\, and seamanship allowed square-rigged vessels to grow larger\, faster\, and more specialized—culminating in the powerful deep-water sailing ships like MOSHULU that closed the age of commercial sail.\nThis presentation traces that development across three centuries\, exploring how changing trade routes\, naval warfare\, materials\, and shipyard innovation shaped hull design\, rigging complexity\, and sail plans.
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LOCATION:Sail Stage
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DTSTART:20260911T200000Z
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SUMMARY:The resourceful sailor: Creative solutions to Boat Modifications and repairs
DESCRIPTION:Preparing a small boat for big adventures takes creativity. Joshua Wheeler shares practical\, sometimes unorthodox solutions he used to ready his Flicka 20 for offshore cruising—offering thoughtful\, outside-the-box\, and affordable approaches to keep you sailing. As seen on Latitude 38 and Small Craft Advisor.
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LOCATION:Innovation Stage
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/ff2903ba6766f80351df44f6beb67b9b
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T210000Z
DTEND:20260911T214500Z
SUMMARY:Copper Free Bottom Paint: Regulations\, Reality and What's next
DESCRIPTION:Copper-based bottom paint is facing increasing regulation—but what does that mean for boaters? Get up to date on current laws\, emerging alternatives\, and what’s really changing in the world of marine coatings.Non-copper - it's the law! Or is it? Let's get up to date on the latest history\, regulations\, and developments as we march forward to a cleaner\, more innovative future in controlling marine fouling.
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LOCATION:Innovation Stage
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/dd638cde726e6c2736148de1a004527b
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T210000Z
DTEND:20260911T214500Z
SUMMARY:Derelict Vessel Removal program
DESCRIPTION:Discuss the derelict and abandoned vessel program
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d07fddf4128519a3245cb91fcf083fb0
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/d07fddf4128519a3245cb91fcf083fb0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T210000Z
DTEND:20260911T214500Z
SUMMARY:Rebuilding the Seven Sisters boats for the community - an idea in a pub to reality
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Sail Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:25bb2974e9a36de3afd7d07fb4b56cde
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/25bb2974e9a36de3afd7d07fb4b56cde
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T210000Z
DTEND:20260911T214500Z
SUMMARY:Rebuilding the Seven Sisters boats for the community- an idea in a pub to reality
DESCRIPTION:Sue has been the rigger on an audacious project to rebuild the Dublin Bay 21 class. This class comprised seven boats built to an Alfred Mylne design between 1903 and 1908. Five of boats have now been rebuilt with number six to be launched in 2026 and number seven in build. The five boats are racing regularly in Ireland and are operated by a class association with access for all. This is their story.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Sail Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:41fdf40c77cd6e0e9cd70f5500be1384
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/41fdf40c77cd6e0e9cd70f5500be1384
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T210000Z
DTEND:20260911T214500Z
SUMMARY:Rebuilding the Seven Sisters boats for the community- an idea in a pub to reality
DESCRIPTION:Sue has been the rigger on an audacious project to rebuild the Dublin Bay 21 class. This class comprised seven boats built to an Alfred Mylne design between 1903 and 1908. Five of boats have now been rebuilt with number six to be launched in 2026 and number seven in build. The five boats are racing regularly in Ireland and are operated by a class association with access for all. This is their story.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Sail Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:770f7db1f9c2606beb800683aaa3977f
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/770f7db1f9c2606beb800683aaa3977f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T210000Z
DTEND:20260911T220000Z
SUMMARY:Self reliance in sewing - Save money & keep sailing
DESCRIPTION:It is best not to assume that professional help is available for canvas work and sail repair while out cruising. &nbsp\;Having the skills to be sewing-self-reliant can make or break a cruise. &nbsp\;This presentation details how attaining the skills and resources for canvas work and simple sail repair is not difficult for cruising sailors. It provides insights into the materials and supplies required for a variety of projects to be sure you have them available when you leave the dock.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2821d50cb66083db2c3aae3adc993a87
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/2821d50cb66083db2c3aae3adc993a87
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T210000Z
DTEND:20260911T220000Z
SUMMARY:Stars to Steer by: Celebrating 20th Century women who went to sea
DESCRIPTION:The sea doesn't care what gender you are. But other people do — or did. Grand yacht clubs banned female members\, the Royal Navy rejected the WW2 Wrens\, and even when leisure sailing was opening to a wider public\, women's social and economic inequality made participation harder. My presentation will focus on some of the inspiring women\, throughout the c20th\, who &nbsp\;went to sea anyway. They were the pioneers whose spirit of independence led the way for others. Some names you will have heard of but too many were invisible or forgotten. &nbsp\;We can change that.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Adventure Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d3d723f0b04c55bdc8dd096d9093d24c
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/d3d723f0b04c55bdc8dd096d9093d24c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T220000Z
DTEND:20260911T224500Z
SUMMARY:Composting and Diversion Toilets
DESCRIPTION:Geoff Trott will explain the science and practicality behind urine-diverting composting toilet systems\, including how they work\, what they require\, and where they fit best on boats. The seminar will review recent developments in the technology and compare these systems with conventional marine plumbing and holding tank arrangements\, with a focus on odor control\, installation\, maintenance\, reliability\, and real-world use.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:935d2ca73ea3016d7fa5b27afb1e27e2
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/935d2ca73ea3016d7fa5b27afb1e27e2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T220000Z
DTEND:20260911T224500Z
SUMMARY:Puffins: beloved Sentinels of Ocean Health
DESCRIPTION:Who doesn’t love Puffins? With their brightly colored parrot-bills\, tuxedo plumage\, and upright waddle-walk\, these iconic seabirds are cherished around the world. Not only are plush toy Puffins found in gift shops everywhere\, but their chubby images may also be found on national coins\, banknotes and stamps in dozens of countries. &nbsp\;Also known as “clowns of the sea”\, public lore suggests they live a care-free life of little hobbits in their burrows on idyllic grassy offshore islands. However\, the reality is that puffins are athletic\, resilient\, and voracious marine predators living in an extreme environment for birds. Agile and fast aerial flyers\, they also “fly” under water to great depths in pursuit of schooling prey. In this presentation\, you will find out why puffins are among the most successful seabird species breeding in the Northern Hemisphere\, and how they thrive in remote ocean wildernesses. You will also learn about their “Achille’s heel” (greatest weakness)\, and what is currently the greatest threat to their survival.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b91b7813b883ae3084c273885f1eec3d
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/b91b7813b883ae3084c273885f1eec3d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T220000Z
DTEND:20260911T224500Z
SUMMARY:She Takes the Helm
DESCRIPTION:I would like to do a reading and discussion of my book. If there is a writer's presentation\, I would like to attend\, present\, and participate in any book signing.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Boatyard
SEQUENCE:0
UID:be77098a6d58fd01c3bc09a871d36196
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/be77098a6d58fd01c3bc09a871d36196
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T220000Z
DTEND:20260911T230000Z
SUMMARY:The Compelling Power of Adventure
DESCRIPTION:What do most adventurers have in common? How do they ensure they get to base camp fit and ready to take on the actual challenge they set out to accomplish? How do they handle fear? And how do they handle the fear of failure? &nbsp\;This talk is for a more general audience but of course is based on my sailing experience. \nPossible other topics – Storm Tactics\, preparing for and handling storms at seaHow to encourage your partner to share your dream?Creating an unstoppable boat.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Cruising Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:95eb9dc10ceac41c94015c829fe8b287
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/95eb9dc10ceac41c94015c829fe8b287
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T223000Z
DTEND:20260911T233000Z
SUMMARY:The Slow Build of La Belle Sauvage\, A father/daughter team spend 6 years building an 11 foot dinghy
DESCRIPTION:Solianna and her father Bruce spent six years —from &nbsp\;the time Solianna was age 13 to 19 — building a sailing dingy from scratch. They will recount the project from the design process to the harvesting of wood from the forests and beaches of Orcas Island to the construction of the standing lug sail.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Adventure Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:be8397b2f59ccfe51a528cbd6b64fa5d
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/be8397b2f59ccfe51a528cbd6b64fa5d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T223000Z
DTEND:20260911T233000Z
SUMMARY:Wooden Steam Powered Mosquitos of the Salish Sea
DESCRIPTION:A short history of the steam-powered Mosquito boats of the Salish Sea. From that time\, the best way for freight and travel was on one of the 1000 or so steamboats. Not just pretty pictures of boats\, but rather just how they operated. Evolution of steam engines from Watt atmospheric to the triple expansion. Fuels\, “Bell boats”\, and how they worked. Ships that operated year-round with no navigation instruments\, accurate charts\, and manned by men who understood neither.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0a80969d8ba296d0ea8da309bd9d5b0d
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/0a80969d8ba296d0ea8da309bd9d5b0d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T230000Z
DTEND:20260912T000000Z
SUMMARY:40 Years on the Waterfront
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Boatyard
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c03f68b3a70f547e8587b8f04cabb9b7
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/c03f68b3a70f547e8587b8f04cabb9b7
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260911T230000Z
DTEND:20260911T234500Z
SUMMARY:The Secret Lives of Harbor Porposies
DESCRIPTION:Harbor porpoises are one of the most abundant marine mammal species in the Salish Sea\, however there is much we don't know about this often elusive species. Pacific Mammal Research (PacMam) has spent over 10 years conducting behavioral and photo-identification research on harbor porpoises to learn more about their behavior\, ecology\, movement patterns and more. Did you know that individuals can remain resident to an area\, that they sometimes eat salmon\, or that they wake surf? Recently we have added the aerial perspective of a drone and are getting even greater insight into their foraging and social behavior. PacMam is one of the few organizations in the world conducting this type of long-term work on harbor porpoises\, focusing on knowing the individuals. Come and dive into the secret lives of harbor porpoises in the Salish Sea\, there is more to them than meets the eye!
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0f9c2bd1a2cd81655ee51aefb8fad997
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/0f9c2bd1a2cd81655ee51aefb8fad997
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T000000Z
DTEND:20260912T010000Z
SUMMARY:Pacifica—The story behind the classic 1947 Sparkman & Stephens Yawl
DESCRIPTION:Pacifica\nThe story behind the classic 1947 Sparkman & Stephens Yawl\n \nIn 1947\, Avard Fuller\, of the Fuller Brush family\, had the 49-foot Sparkman and Stephens designed Eroica built in the Henry B. Nevins Boatyard\, New York—she would later be renamed\, Pacifica. Fuller and Stephens utilized what's considered one of the first extruded aluminum mast for a sailboat. This was just one in a series of breakthrough innovations found in Sparkman & Stephens yawls of the period that would change the course of yacht design.\n \nThe short film from nautical photographer Mark Albertazzi\, relives the history behind Pacifica\, her times on the East Coast\, Mediterranean\, and eventual move to the West Coast and its current home in Port Townsend\, Washington. You’ll hear stories from those who have taken on the role of caretakers and their passion and perseverance to preserve one of the remaining classic yawls from the drawing boards of Olin and Rod Stephens.\n \nPacifica\, is the third installment in a series of oral maritime history films by Albertazzi\, with support from the Ancient Mariners Educational Fund\, Ancient Mariners Sailing Society\, and Maritime Museum of San Diego.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Adventure Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:45e95a72c58ce4570edf4ec272250bbe
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/45e95a72c58ce4570edf4ec272250bbe
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T163000Z
DTEND:20260912T173000Z
SUMMARY:Puget Sounds Golden age of Yachting through the Lens of photographer Ken Oiler
DESCRIPTION:As 20th century designers and builders created our area’s maritime history\, photographer Ken Ollar was there to record it. For over half a century\, he sped through the Salish Sea aboard his motor vessel Shutterbug\, capturing the action at Swiftsure\, fleet and PIYA races\, Opening Day celebrations\, unlimited hydroplane races\, and yacht club cruises. His collection of over 10\,000 negatives\, slides\, prints and ephemeral\, is now part of the Gig Harbor BoatShop’s Northwest Fleet Photography Collection. Using archival protocol\, a team of volunteers are digitizing images for a publicly accessible database. As the body of work grows online\, the historical importance of it becomes more apparent. Ken Ollar’s stunning work is filling our maritime past with narratives and details never heard before. We will share gems and highlights with you through projected images and stories.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Cruising Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6c4bb9e379be4241c7c837b818181a87
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/6c4bb9e379be4241c7c837b818181a87
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T163000Z
DTEND:20260912T173000Z
SUMMARY:Sailboat Standing rigging 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basic parts and functions of your standing rig. &nbsp\;Understand how it is built and sized along with knowing the questions to ask when replacing it.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Technical Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:91fbb104bfebde5afd3e8c7ccd06a7f6
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/91fbb104bfebde5afd3e8c7ccd06a7f6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T163000Z
DTEND:20260912T173000Z
SUMMARY:Traditional Navigation in the age of electronics\, Compass and Sextant
DESCRIPTION:Getting the most out of your compass\; repairing and adjusting\; integrating with GPS\, Chartplotter and Radar for safe and fun boating.Demystifying the Sextant and reasons why it still matters.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3d98698e07fde8c7f8a1f04064ba7764
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/3d98698e07fde8c7f8a1f04064ba7764
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T163000Z
DTEND:20260912T173000Z
SUMMARY:Viking Age voyages - transatlantic encounters before Columbus
DESCRIPTION:Long before the famous voyages of the 15th century\, Scandinavian sailors had established a reputation as intrepid navigators and explorers. These seafarers\, which today we call Vikings\, are most famous for their raids upon the churches and towns of western Europe\, but this was only a small part of their adventures across the Atlantic Ocean. Recent research suggests a much wider extent of exploration and settlement than previously thought\, with intriguing new evidence appearing across a vast expanse of the northern hemisphere. In this talk I will introduce some of the lesser known aspects of the Viking Age\, including their key contributions to maritime technologies\, and discuss some ongoing mysteries regarding potential Viking presence in the high Arctic\, Spain\, and the Azores.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Adventure Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f989be318ab3638d20ca3d1cb296350c
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/f989be318ab3638d20ca3d1cb296350c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T170000Z
DTEND:20260912T174500Z
SUMMARY:Plug in boats - Planning the conversation
DESCRIPTION:There is an increasing interest in powering boats with electricity but the technology of electric power is quite different from that of gas or diesel. Most boat builders and manufacturers are not yet capable of providing an “off the shelf” electric boat or do the conversion. &nbsp\;This presentation provides a framework for the planning that needs to be done for a conversion when doing it yourself. &nbsp\;The main topics are:Power and Energy NeedsSpace Needed Voltage\, BatteriesMotors &nbsp\;and Motor ControllersSwitches and MonitoringRecharging
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3be09f44e05b930977d7d3e461a3534c
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/3be09f44e05b930977d7d3e461a3534c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T170000Z
DTEND:20260912T174500Z
SUMMARY:Sailing 1877 barque Elissa - A Square-Rigged Primer
DESCRIPTION:Master rigger and licensed captain Jamie White will give a presentation on “Sailing ELISSA – a Square Rig Primer.” He will speak about the dynamics of setting sail aboard and maneuvering the official tall ship of Texas\, ELISSA\, and how ships of the Age of Sail would have been similarly handled underway. &nbsp\;The 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA is a three-masted riveted iron-hulled barque based in Galveston\, Texas\, and is one of only three such vessels in the world that still actively sails. As a barque\, her rig features square-rigged sails on the fore and main masts\, while the mizzen mast is fore-and-aft rigged.\nHaving worked in the traditional rigging and square-rig sail training industries since the early 1980s\, Jamie has built an extensive knowledge and understanding of traditional sailing ships and their operational and restoration/maintenance and sail training requirements. Jamie sailed over 30\,000 miles as bosun\, mate\, or master on many square-rigged & traditional vessels. Before he sailed aboard traditional boats and tall ships\, he taught sailing aboard modern sailboats at one of the largest charter companies in Southern California.\nIf you have ever wondered how much more different and difficult tacking a square-rigger is than a modern sloop – this presentation should be of interest to you.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Sail Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e7b2a9f85de85f09580c1973b6b35b66
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/e7b2a9f85de85f09580c1973b6b35b66
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T170000Z
DTEND:20260912T174500Z
SUMMARY:Sharpening - Chisels and Planes
DESCRIPTION:Sharpening is a fundamental skill that every woodworker needs to know. Tim breaks down sharpening into a simple sequence of steps and shares tips and tricks to help you develop and refine your technique.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Boatyard
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cc9115281238716e091dd82eb3bbc677
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/cc9115281238716e091dd82eb3bbc677
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T170000Z
DTEND:20260912T174500Z
SUMMARY:What's in the Water? Live Plankton Collection Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Swimming and floating silently through the beautiful waters of the Salish Sea\, microscopic plants called phytoplankton and animals called zooplankton form the basis of food chains leading up to orcas and to humans through salmon. &nbsp\;As microscopic plants\, phytoplankton use the nutrients in the water\, carbon dioxide\, and sunlight to grow until they are\, well\, eaten by zooplankton. &nbsp\;Different species of zooplankton can either stay small or can undergo a series of changes to become the larger animals we are more familiar with (including fish\, mussels\, crabs\, worms\, and barnacles to name just a few). &nbsp\;Come and prepare samples of live freshly collected plankton and observe these beautiful organisms on our microscopes. &nbsp\;Experts in plankton identification will be available to talk to you about what you see as you are looking at the samples!
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e00abe1d44e2fa731c645b80c255e659
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/e00abe1d44e2fa731c645b80c255e659
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T180000Z
DTEND:20260912T190000Z
SUMMARY:Bluewater cruising Why Wait?
DESCRIPTION:Many sailors dream of casting off and leaving behind the things that keep them bound to familiar moorings. &nbsp\;Only a small percentage of those who dream actually get to do it. &nbsp\;Philip & Leslie recount the story of making their dream cruise happen\, what they learned\, special places visited\, and who they met along the way.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8e46028d6d5ed2cad2824334ef21c8f3
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/8e46028d6d5ed2cad2824334ef21c8f3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T180000Z
DTEND:20260912T184500Z
SUMMARY:Building a Marine First Aid Kit: Improvised Versus Commercial
DESCRIPTION:Not all marine first aid kits are created equal. Case in point- take a look at a $50.00 "Offshore" kit. This lecture breaks down what belongs in a practical onboard medical kit — how to build them from scratch or customize a commercial kit. Learn how to match your kit to your cruising style\, crew experience\, and distance from help\, with guidance on organization\, essential supplies\, and common gaps seen in commercially available kits.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:be2e5cdd0fb2ad7cb7922956b2c131f8
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/be2e5cdd0fb2ad7cb7922956b2c131f8
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T180000Z
DTEND:20260912T190000Z
SUMMARY:Catch a Rising Star! Celestial Noon Shot by Sextant
DESCRIPTION:Capt. Sanders of U.S. Maritime Academy will tackle and simplify the process of finding your latitude at noon by the use of Sextant. and the Sun. Following the presentation\, he will conduct a real time noon shot (1pm local time) out on the wharf where participants will "find themselves" using provided sextant.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Technical Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d8df2d7551649813d1c34428a9eae86b
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/d8df2d7551649813d1c34428a9eae86b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T180000Z
DTEND:20260912T190000Z
SUMMARY:Coast salish canoes & history of Tribal Journeys
DESCRIPTION:From a wooden boat and waterborne perspective\, Leslie will take her audience on a voyage of Native history\, loss and into our recent tremendous renewal of Native Canoeing strength as communities gather and traveling on the local Salish Sea waters once again. From research in library and museum photo archives\, early explorers journals and ethnographies\; as well as from searching to find and then make lines drawings from older representative canoes\; right into recording Native Elders' own stories and hearing of community needs\; she will share how communities found old growth\, learned to carve and steam the great cedar into transformed canoes as the old masters knew how to do. &nbsp\;She'll present the excitement of "Bringing them canoes back" during the first PADDLE TO SEATTLE in 1989\; and then a remarkable challenge for a 500 mile canoe pilgrimage ~ pulling all the waty up to Bella Bella\, Canada. &nbsp\;And then land this presentation\, by moving it forward to the rich gatherings of more than 100 canoes and six thousand Native folks now as the Tribal Journeys have matured.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Adventure Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3be74db0423d2cb93a7fe219e00e05c9
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/3be74db0423d2cb93a7fe219e00e05c9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T180000Z
DTEND:20260912T184500Z
SUMMARY:Diving Into Kelp; the Forests of the Salish Sea
DESCRIPTION:The southern Salish Sea is rich with kelp\, hosting a diversity of species that form magnificent forests along our shorelines. In and amongst these forests\, you can find seals and sea lions\, orcas\, salmon\, rockfish\, forage fish\, crabs\, snails\, nudibranchs\, and countless other species. Since time immemorial\, kelp forests in the Salish Sea have provided cultural\, ecological\, and economic value to human communities. But our kelp forests are declining\, with some areas of Puget Sound experiencing near total losses. Thankfully\, there are collaborative efforts underway to conserve and restore these vital ecosystems. In this talk\, we’ll introduce you to Salish Sea kelp forests\, the changes that we’re observing\, the efforts underway to save and restore the forests\, and how you can get involved.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3a27e633aee9ae50280b32ac2f67e14d
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/3a27e633aee9ae50280b32ac2f67e14d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T180000Z
DTEND:20260912T190000Z
SUMMARY:Docking for 2 people\, 1 line\, Any Conditions\, Full Control
DESCRIPTION:Docking with dynamic springlines has become a lost art - with tragic results in marinas all around the world\, not the least in the Pacific Northwest. Captain Phyllis Woolwine is leading a charge to bring these powerful skills & strategies back. Owner of Shearwater University - Maritime Education\, “Captain Wooly” specializes in training boaters of all types to use springlines for maximum safety and boat control while leaving and returning to the dock - every time\, in any conditions\, with just two people. This seminar provides an overview on the physics of the core springline strategy we apply on all boats\, every time\, no matter the boat type or scenario.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Cruising Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cfd018554bbdc0c49c6d2e293960b84e
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/cfd018554bbdc0c49c6d2e293960b84e
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T180000Z
DTEND:20260912T184500Z
SUMMARY:Sail trim and handling
DESCRIPTION:A detailed presentation on trimming your headsail and mainsail for a variety of conditions seen while cruising. Sailing terminology\, the dynamics of light and heavy air sailing\, primary and secondary trim tools\, sail care\, and the nuances of getting the most out of your sails will be covered.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Sail Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:047e2ecade16ff6d56abbe246f8d7342
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/047e2ecade16ff6d56abbe246f8d7342
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T180000Z
DTEND:20260912T184500Z
SUMMARY:Schooner Adventuress' fiber topmast rig
DESCRIPTION:Schooner Adventuress has topmasts again! In part due to our synthetic fiber topmast rig. The replacement of the galvanized wire with fiber removed approximately 180 lbs from her rig. This\, in concert with the new hollow topmasts\, has greatly improved her stability\, and reclaimed her license to fly the tops'ls. Another precedent-setting standard with fiber rigging on inspected vessels.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Boatyard
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2b78a06b50fcc4a8a23a374078b1e7c1
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/2b78a06b50fcc4a8a23a374078b1e7c1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T190000Z
DTEND:20260912T194500Z
SUMMARY:Bringing Back the "Oly" Collaboratively Restoring the Native Olympia Oyster
DESCRIPTION:The west coast's only native oyster\, the Olympia oyster\, once formed large beds of millions of oysters in the Salish Sea. These populations crashed due to habitat loss\, overharvest and water quality issues and are largely absent from their historic range. Today\, these oysters are being back by tribes\, non-profits\, state agencies and Marine Resource Committees working together. I'll speak to our experience and success using several strategies to restore native oyster beds on the northeast Olympic Peninsula and in the larger Salish Sea.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:33f9a5b146899fa8c56a075d82c797ab
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/33f9a5b146899fa8c56a075d82c797ab
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T190000Z
DTEND:20260912T194500Z
SUMMARY:Buying and selling a boat - a how to conversation
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about Buying or Selling a boat? We'll talk about the Buying and Selling Process\, the Benefits of Working with a Yacht Broker\, How to Prepare your Vessel for Sale and How to Buy the Right Boat for You!
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Boatyard
SEQUENCE:0
UID:49a1feb6d4d07430d7f16c5942c48207
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/49a1feb6d4d07430d7f16c5942c48207
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T190000Z
DTEND:20260912T194500Z
SUMMARY:Rigging for Hollywood
DESCRIPTION:How I ended up working for the film production business making traditional rigging\, and how that rigging compares with the real thing! Anecdotes of some of the crazy sets and people involved!
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LOCATION:Sail Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:80c44d5d4462689f291497b3d23dd65b
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/80c44d5d4462689f291497b3d23dd65b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T190000Z
DTEND:20260912T194500Z
SUMMARY:The Joys and Challenges of owning a Wooden Boat
DESCRIPTION:How might we best support and provide long-term stewardship to our wonderfully disparate wooden boats and the skills it takes to preserve and maintain them? &nbsp\;The Dolphin Swimming & Boating Foundation has a way with the renowned Dolphin wooden rowboat fleet that plies the San Francisco Bay waters daily\; San Francisco Master Mariners &nbsp\;is an organization whose members are the boats\, individually-owned wooden sailboats \,largely built before December 1941 &nbsp\;and whose main events are the annual Memorial Day Regatta and the mid-June Wooden Boat Show at the Corinthian Yacht Club. &nbsp\;Diane\, who serves as President of the Dolphin Foundation and Membership Director of the Master Mariners\, &nbsp\;will regale us with how they're doing what they do and the challenges they are facing\, and asks that you bring what you're doing so we can get better\, together\, &nbsp\;at this extraordinary\, complex\, time-sensitive\, quirky\, highly-rewarding &nbsp\;work.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5a9de89ccfc9a2a2635f9531b00ee2e5
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/5a9de89ccfc9a2a2635f9531b00ee2e5
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T193000Z
DTEND:20260912T203000Z
SUMMARY:Around the World in a Shoebox\, what it's like to circumnavigate solo on a small home-made-boat
DESCRIPTION:It would be a slideshow presentation featuring descriptions of the class event\, what it was like to build the boat myself\, launching and sailing across the Atlantic to Antigua\, the event itself and what it took mentally and physically to complete a circumnavigation on such a small vessel\, systems\, design and outfitting\, as well as anecdotes from the high seas\, followed by Q&A
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Adventure Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9b621dd66744343f5e4428c99371b405
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/9b621dd66744343f5e4428c99371b405
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T193000Z
DTEND:20260912T203000Z
SUMMARY:Chasing light on the water tips & tricks
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Eichen has spent decades photographing wooden boats on Puget Sound. In this workshop\, he'll show you how to work with natural light on the water\, compose for motion and mood\, and capture the craftsmanship that makes these boats extraordinary and the digital darkroom as well. All skill levels welcome. enjoy Jeff's Photography Tips and Tricks.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:be4ae3b9356787befdaf2cd0db61bae3
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/be4ae3b9356787befdaf2cd0db61bae3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T193000Z
DTEND:20260912T203000Z
SUMMARY:Sailing through life
DESCRIPTION:Power point presentation exploring 60 years of boatbuilding\, sailing
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Technical Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4037f04d263861b304c4457f97fe86e2
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/4037f04d263861b304c4457f97fe86e2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T193000Z
DTEND:20260912T210000Z
SUMMARY:Yacht Designer Panel
DESCRIPTION:Every boat begins as an idea.\nJoin a conversation with yacht designers as they explore the balance between beauty\, seaworthiness\, performance\, and practicality in designing boats for real people and real waters. From traditional wooden craft to modern interpretations\, this panel offers insight into the thinking\, creativity\, and experience that shape the boats we admire — and the lives built around them.\nWhat makes a boat feel “right” on the water? Come find out.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Cruising Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:eb39e5ac6f31123b4fcd70394e9a6730
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/eb39e5ac6f31123b4fcd70394e9a6730
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T200000Z
DTEND:20260912T204500Z
SUMMARY:Bottom Paint Types with Comparative Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Join a SEA Marine Bottom Paint Expert in an interactive Bottom Paint presentation\, likely to include a boat-yard walk! &nbsp\;Presentation will include standard preparation with a review of types of bottom paint and comparative performance of each.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Boatyard
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b89d27e68740e1dcacb82eba9089a5fe
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/b89d27e68740e1dcacb82eba9089a5fe
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T200000Z
DTEND:20260912T204500Z
SUMMARY:Designing a Solar Boat
DESCRIPTION:A voyage through the process of designing a small long range micro-cruiser.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5c9d02aa59fc1469dbad87234ce978f4
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/5c9d02aa59fc1469dbad87234ce978f4
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T200000Z
DTEND:20260912T204500Z
SUMMARY:Sail Survey and Repair
DESCRIPTION:Alison will demonstrate surveying cruising sails\, what to look for\, how to determine their working condition\, and then give an overview of reinforcing said sails for offshore cruising. Sailing terminology\, parts of the sail\, sail making tools\, and techniques will be covered.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Sail Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e4ddaea5101b2c1941e5e453d36d1a61
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/e4ddaea5101b2c1941e5e453d36d1a61
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T200000Z
DTEND:20260912T204500Z
SUMMARY:Tsunamis in Washington: It Keeps Happening
DESCRIPTION:Three thousand years of tsunamis—hidden in the mud. Buried sand layers at Discovery Bay reveal when these waves struck\, how big they were\, and clues to where they came from. Understanding this history helps us prepare for the next tsunami in Washington.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:390be8c9c26c7dac9a21d02684d54311
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/390be8c9c26c7dac9a21d02684d54311
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T210000Z
DTEND:20260912T220000Z
SUMMARY:In the wake of Vikings - Reconstructing seafaring routes through traditional practice
DESCRIPTION:The Viking Age (800-1050 AD) was a period of maritime expansion and transformation\, shaping the lives of coastal communities from the Caspian Sea to Newfoundland. Explorers\, fisherfolk\, raiders\, traders\, and settlers travelled incredible distances over some of the most dangerous seas on earth\, often multiple times within individual lifetimes. Although archaeological\, linguistic\, and genetic evidence provides us with the origin and destination points of these voyages\, we know very little about what happened on the sea: what sailing and navigation techniques were used? What routes were followed? And why were the Vikings such successful seafarers?In this talk I will try to answer these questions by drawing on the results of my doctoral research project\, in which I reconstructed Viking Age seafaring routes by conducting experimental voyages throughout Scandinavia onboard traditional Norwegian clinker boats. These voyages also helped establish the seafaring capabilities of the Vikings\, allowing us to make more informed judgements about the geographical extent of their travels\, and identify potential areas for future archaeological excavations. Finally\, my research evaluated the relationships between indigenous North Americans and Viking settlers in and around Greenland\, where the common pursuit of key resources led to cross-cultural tensions\, just as it does today.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Adventure Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a7d5fdf5c723c40d49333a61c350054b
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/a7d5fdf5c723c40d49333a61c350054b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T210000Z
DTEND:20260912T214500Z
SUMMARY:Medicine at Sea — 5 Things Every Sailor Should Know
DESCRIPTION:When emergencies happen on the water\, simple principles often matter more than complicated techniques. This session focuses on five key concepts that improve outcomes during onboard medical situations\, including patient assessment\, early recognition of serious problems\, stabilization\, communication\, and decision-making under pressure.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:623b47ae8a979fd000209c5ba34ab076
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/623b47ae8a979fd000209c5ba34ab076
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T210000Z
DTEND:20260912T220000Z
SUMMARY:Reefing in 5 min
DESCRIPTION:When your sailboat is struggling to stay on her feet and sail to weather efficiently do you wonder if you should have put in a reef?The solution is a quick and easy reefing process.This seminar demystifies common hurtles to reefing. If you can reef quickly you will be more inclined to reef early and often. Conversely shaking out the reef is a piece of cake
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Technical Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:df4d914452483b5843f60d55bc4bd1ef
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/df4d914452483b5843f60d55bc4bd1ef
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T210000Z
DTEND:20260912T214500Z
SUMMARY:Science at the Leading Edge of the European Green Crab Invasion
DESCRIPTION:The early detection of European green crab in Washington has provided extremely rare opportunities that are not often available in the management of biological invasions. In addition to offering the best chance for effectively slowing the spread and impact of a worldwide invasive species\, tracking the leading edge of green crab expansion has also presented a broad horizon for high-impact scientific research questions that can directly inform management action. This talk will highlight some of the Crab Team collaborations over the last decade that have illuminated the process of the invasion\, potential impacts\, and even potentially offer opportunities for new technological intervention strategies.
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LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2063d0efbdbc651b51bf8cc32ae12e8f
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/2063d0efbdbc651b51bf8cc32ae12e8f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T210000Z
DTEND:20260912T220000Z
SUMMARY:The Way Boats Build Us: A Journey of Resilience and Finding Home
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a personal journey exploring the how spirit of courage and endurance is passed down through generations of women. This presentation follows an immigrant family shaped by the sea\, illustrating how the strength and determination of women on the water continue to ripple forward. From a rural village river in Vietnam to the icy waters of the Northwest Passage\, this is a story of searching for home and how resilience\, heritage\, and the ocean itself can transform a family’s legacy.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:49c56092c224f914355c88245464d9ca
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/49c56092c224f914355c88245464d9ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T210000Z
DTEND:20260912T230000Z
SUMMARY:Varnishing tips and Tricks
DESCRIPTION:I will be discussing products\, tools\, strategies and answering questions to help you learn how to apply your varnish and keep it maintained with efficiency and minimalize problems and intimidations about doing it.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Boatyard
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5e445e94ec994562b3da1d73dc7e1581
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/5e445e94ec994562b3da1d73dc7e1581
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T213000Z
DTEND:20260912T230000Z
SUMMARY:Spar Makers Panel
DESCRIPTION:Moderated by Ernie Baird\,&nbsp\;\nBrad Seamans\, Pete Stein\, Daniel Hawkins\nWood spars are at the heart of traditional sailing craft — shaping the way a boat moves\, balances\, and feels at sea. But what exactly goes into designing and building a wooden mast or spar?\nJoin a conversation with experienced spar makers as they explore the art\, engineering\, materials\, and traditions behind these beautiful and highly functional structures. From selecting wood to shaping spars for vessels that sail everywhere from local waters to Cape Horn\, this discussion offers a rare glimpse into a craft still actively practiced here in Port Townsend.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Cruising Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:897ba08959bf67d14a1c24e4a793b584
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/897ba08959bf67d14a1c24e4a793b584
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T220000Z
DTEND:20260912T230000Z
SUMMARY:Copper-Free Bottom Paint: Regulations\, Reality\, and What’s Next
DESCRIPTION:Copper-based bottom paint is facing increasing regulation—but what does that mean for boaters? Get up to date on current laws\, emerging alternatives\, and what’s really changing in the world of marine coatings.Non-copper - it's the law! Or is it? Let's get up to date on the latest history\, regulations\, and developments as we march forward to a cleaner\, more innovative future in controlling marine fouling.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9cfc110e89fe64ac1312a3763e38f906
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/9cfc110e89fe64ac1312a3763e38f906
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T220000Z
DTEND:20260912T224500Z
SUMMARY:Exploring Life in Puget Sound's Hidden Depths
DESCRIPTION:Much of Puget Sound lies beyond the shallow waters we see from shore. Beneath the surface is a largely hidden world of complex reefs\, soft sediments\, and the fish and invertebrates that live there. This talk offers a look into these deeper waters through underwater video from remotely operated vehicle (ROV) surveys and insights from WDFW's long-term monitoring efforts. With a focus on fish populations\, it highlights species that are rarely seen\, shares stories of population decline and ongoing recovery efforts\, and explores what they can tell us about the health of Puget Sound’s deepest ecosystems.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:014389a48fab35b7f3131f1cc515b3f2
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/014389a48fab35b7f3131f1cc515b3f2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T220000Z
DTEND:20260912T224500Z
SUMMARY:How a marine surveyor inspects a wooden boat
DESCRIPTION:Hauling a wood boat and repair procedures - plank replacement\, fasteners\, caulking\, repair and installing new framing both steam bent and sawn frames and correct diesel engine installation - using posters with hand -drawings from my book 'The Art Of Wooden Boat Repair-How To Save Wood Boats" in print for 41 years.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Boatbuilding Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9b0db98a428df8f4d3a337761814f07f
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/9b0db98a428df8f4d3a337761814f07f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T223000Z
DTEND:20260913T003000Z
SUMMARY:Haida Sails Resurgence Project
DESCRIPTION:Sharing about the last year of learnings about woven sailmaking\, the completion of the first sail and how it performed on the 33ft canoe. Sharing an update on the beginning process of the great voyaging canoe.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Adventure Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:254cd6e3f0c28ff5ec3ed146a25e5238
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/254cd6e3f0c28ff5ec3ed146a25e5238
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T223000Z
DTEND:20260913T003000Z
SUMMARY:Intro to Memoir writing
DESCRIPTION:Join marine mammal biologist\, boater\, and author Beth Ann Mathews for a dynamic presentation on turning life at sea into compelling personal stories. We all know how even the best laid plans for long-term expeditions at sea can lead to exciting adventures\, formative challenges\, and personal revelations and reckonings worth sharing. Beth draws on her journey from associate professor of biology at the University of Alaska in Juneau and field research biologist in Glacier Bay\, Alaska—teaching\, publishing scientific papers\, being a mother\, and sailing with her husband for three decades—to writing Deep Waters\, her award-winning memoir with over 200 reviews.\nHer upcoming memoir (2027) has been described as a “candid reckoning with choices the author never imagined she would make—one that resonates with readers who value honesty\, vulnerability\, and the search for meaning when life diverges from our ideals\, while also exploring how we build lasting human connections.”\nBeth’s presentation will explore how to capture and revitalize memories\, tap the power of vulnerability in storytelling\, and offer practical tips for getting started. Attendees will receive a resource list for taking their work to the next level\, along with guidance on creating or finding a memoir-writing critique group.This session is for boaters who want to write personal stories for family and friends—or for publication.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f61dbbc061e13bac33d2673d44b9404b
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/f61dbbc061e13bac33d2673d44b9404b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T230000Z
DTEND:20260912T234500Z
SUMMARY:Humpback Whales of the Salish Sea
DESCRIPTION:A century ago\, humpback whales were nearly lost from the Salish Sea forever. Fortunately\, decades of protection have resulted in a "humpback comeback"\, with hundreds of humpbacks now visiting the region each year. We'll take a deep dive into humpback whale behavior\, diet\, culture\, and more. We'll also discuss how you can contribute as a community scientist\, and ensure humpbacks never disappear from the Salish Sea again.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c4ede0220a4c0474f852125465a5fa32
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/c4ede0220a4c0474f852125465a5fa32
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T230000Z
DTEND:20260912T234500Z
SUMMARY:Tips for a dry boat
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will feature ideas on keeping your boat dry\, as well as other tricks we have learned living aboard our boat. You will learn fun facts and easy logical ways to keep your boat clean and dry as well as other fun facts.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0847711bdf9edad06cea21e5ba4b2532
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/0847711bdf9edad06cea21e5ba4b2532
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260912T233000Z
DTEND:20260913T010000Z
SUMMARY:Spars Rigging and Sails- working together
DESCRIPTION:Moderated by Allison Woods\nMegan Hudson\, Mark Shiner\, Chance Bates\, Justin Lathrop\, Ossian Smith\, Bruce Tipton\n\nA sailing rig only works when every piece works together.\nSails\, rigging\, and spars are deeply interconnected — each affecting how a boat performs\, balances\, handles\, and endures at sea. It’s far more complex than simply ordering a sail or stepping a mast. Sail shape influences rig loads\, rigging affects sail trim\, spars bend and flex under pressure\, and every detail must work in harmony.\nJoin working sailmakers\, riggers\, and spar makers for a fascinating conversation about the collaboration\, craftsmanship\, and problem-solving required to bring a successful sailing rig to life — from traditional wooden boats to modern voyaging vessels.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Cruising Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7996f530c0eaa6de5dc25e576255c19d
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/7996f530c0eaa6de5dc25e576255c19d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T010000Z
DTEND:20260913T030000Z
SUMMARY:Pete Seeger Sing-Along
DESCRIPTION:The Pete Seeger Sing-Along returns to the Festival for the 4th time. Pete was a wooden boat guy\, so we decided the Wooden Boat Festival would be a good place to sing his timeless songs. Each year we fill the room with song and life\, where every voice is welcome\, lyrics are provided\, and the spirit of Pete Seeger fills our souls. Songs are led by Tom Shindler and other Peninsula Musicians\, but all of you are the real stars.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Adventure Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9514956fbdc3decef71aaf2e4625dfd5
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/9514956fbdc3decef71aaf2e4625dfd5
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T163000Z
DTEND:20260913T173000Z
SUMMARY:History of the 1890 Tugboat Elmore
DESCRIPTION:R.P. Elmore is the oldest vessel of the remaining Puget Sound Mosquito fleet.\nOriginally built as a freight and passenger vessel for the 1890s Port Townsend to Yukon gold rush. Maybe 1st diesel engine vessel in Puget Sound. After a 1922 fire and burning to the water line\, she was then converted from a passenger vessel to a tugboat. She was active working Puget Sound tug\, hauling barges\, logs\, and fish. She was restored a decade ago and is now currently hauled out in Port Townsend\, looking for a new stewardship.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b6ecc550f87ec9a39be012264e772eac
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/b6ecc550f87ec9a39be012264e772eac
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T163000Z
DTEND:20260913T173000Z
SUMMARY:Maneuvering strategies in close quarters - Best Practices for Full Control
DESCRIPTION:Captain Phyllis Woolwine\, owner of Shearwater University - Maritime Education\, will introduce powerful strategies for boat maneuvering - addressing boats of any size\, in any conditions. &nbsp\;Most of the concepts will apply to all types of boats. &nbsp\;Specific strategies for controlling single engine vessels will be addressed\, and if time\, modifications for twin engines\, outboards and stern-drives. &nbsp\;With core physics in mind\, she will go over optimum strategies for maintaining full control of the vessel anywhere in the marina\, in any conditions\, including approaches to the dock.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Adventure Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:37477b3bc72a7442dc56a3ace83a8f55
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/37477b3bc72a7442dc56a3ace83a8f55
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T163000Z
DTEND:20260913T173000Z
SUMMARY:Marine Weather in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:The modern sailor is awash in weather data with just a couple clicks on a mobile device. &nbsp\;This presentation will demonstrate how to choose an appropriate weather model\, analyze the digital data for your own onboard forecast for wind and seas\, and identify where you must rely on traditional weather knowledge and skills.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Technical Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0744e796ab4586ee41425a0f385ca80b
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/0744e796ab4586ee41425a0f385ca80b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T163000Z
DTEND:20260913T173000Z
SUMMARY:Sharpening - Chisels and Planes
DESCRIPTION:Sharpening is a fundamental skill that every woodworker needs to know. Tim breaks down sharpening into a simple sequence of steps and shares tips and tricks to help you develop and refine your technique.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Boatyard
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cb5c36068087e3ee4823d143385e3c8c
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/cb5c36068087e3ee4823d143385e3c8c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T170000Z
DTEND:20260913T174500Z
SUMMARY:Copper Free Bottom Paint: Regulations\, Reality and What's next
DESCRIPTION:Copper-based bottom paint is facing increasing regulation—but what does that mean for boaters? Get up to date on current laws\, emerging alternatives\, and what’s really changing in the world of marine coatings.Non-copper - it's the law! Or is it? Let's get up to date on the latest history\, regulations\, and developments as we march forward to a cleaner\, more innovative future in controlling marine fouling.
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LOCATION:Innovation Stage
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/71435b8825dd0f9fde1e2c8bdd516ffb
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T170000Z
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SUMMARY:From Golden Hinde to Star of India development of the square rigged ship
DESCRIPTION:From the daring voyages of the Golden Hinde to the graceful 19th-century sailing vessels ELISSA and STAR OF INDIA to the powerful brute strength of the 1904 four-masted barque MOSHULU\, the square-rigged ship evolved into one of the most influential technologies in maritime history. \nBeginning with the compact\, heavily-built galleons of the Age of Exploration\, we follow the transformation through towering clouds of canvas of the Clippers\, and ultimately the iron and steel windjammers that represented the pinnacle of square-rig efficiency. Along the way\, we examine how advances in naval architecture\, metallurgy\, and seamanship allowed square-rigged vessels to grow larger\, faster\, and more specialized—culminating in the powerful deep-water sailing ships like MOSHULU that closed the age of commercial sail.\nThis presentation traces that development across three centuries\, exploring how changing trade routes\, naval warfare\, materials\, and shipyard innovation shaped hull design\, rigging complexity\, and sail plans.
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LOCATION:Sail Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:daa111c1e10c9b7191ec08700e576e7b
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/daa111c1e10c9b7191ec08700e576e7b
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T170000Z
DTEND:20260913T174500Z
SUMMARY:What's in the Water? Live Plankton Collection Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Swimming and floating silently through the beautiful waters of the Salish Sea\, microscopic plants called phytoplankton and animals called zooplankton form the basis of food chains leading up to orcas and to humans through salmon. &nbsp\;As microscopic plants\, phytoplankton use the nutrients in the water\, carbon dioxide\, and sunlight to grow until they are\, well\, eaten by zooplankton. &nbsp\;Different species of zooplankton can either stay small or can undergo a series of changes to become the larger animals we are more familiar with (including fish\, mussels\, crabs\, worms\, and barnacles to name just a few). &nbsp\;Come and prepare samples of live freshly collected plankton and observe these beautiful organisms on our microscopes. &nbsp\;Experts in plankton identification will be available to talk to you about what you see as you are looking at the samples!
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LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4cee203d7793bc05d11a71e4ebe0414a
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/4cee203d7793bc05d11a71e4ebe0414a
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T180000Z
DTEND:20260913T190000Z
SUMMARY:Chaos Coordination: A Twisted path to Adventure racing
DESCRIPTION:Dreaming of doing an adventure race? Stuck in the rut of self-doubt? Don't be\, come to this presentation and hear how to start adventuring by having an early midlife crisis and a daydream. Sharing lessons learned from running away on a Viking Ship a decade ago to coordinating multiple teams for the Kraken Cup in Tanzania. Then\, the 2023 Race to Alaska\, this presentation has tips and tricks for planning your first adventure race. &nbsp\;Wherever you are dreaming of going\, it's more probable than you think.
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LOCATION:Adventure Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e52588c959e40ff47feb9ed34054606e
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/e52588c959e40ff47feb9ed34054606e
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T180000Z
DTEND:20260913T184500Z
SUMMARY:How a marine surveyor inspects a wooden boat
DESCRIPTION:Hauling a wood boat and repair procedures - plank replacement\, fasteners\, caulking\, repair and installing new framing both steam bent and sawn frames and correct diesel engine installation - using posters with hand -drawings from my book 'The Art Of Wooden Boat Repair-How To Save Wood Boats" in print for 41 years.
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LOCATION:Boatyard
SEQUENCE:0
UID:668e9fc6f5cc07a15c70c52e0900b83e
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/668e9fc6f5cc07a15c70c52e0900b83e
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T180000Z
DTEND:20260913T190000Z
SUMMARY:How We Learned Sailmaking: A Brief History
DESCRIPTION:Mark Shiner maybe owns a copy of every English language book about sail making published in the last 250 years. More importantly\, he has read them\, so you don’t have to! But when\, and more importantly\, why\, did we start putting the art of sailmaking into print? How did the thousand-year tradition of apprenticeship training go head-to-head with “book learning”?&nbsp\;Join Mark\, an island sailmaker\, teacher and researcher\, on a walk through time\, starting with an Elizabethan eviction notice in 1571\, meeting some interesting characters along the way\, some good books and some dreadful books\, and ending with a look at Mark’s favourite text\, the Sailmaker’s Apprentice by Port Townsend's own Emiliano Marino. (and if you made the Ditty Bag in chapter 1\, bring it!)\n\n
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LOCATION:Cruising Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2f330811881eb0efa9ccedd37001eb85
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/2f330811881eb0efa9ccedd37001eb85
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T180000Z
DTEND:20260913T184500Z
SUMMARY:Salish Sea Beaches- Our Glacial Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Most of the sand and pebble you see on the beaches of the Salish Sea traveled hundreds of miles on the underside of massive glaciers before coming to rest beneath your feet. Come travel back to the ice age to learn how the glaciers shaped our landscape\, leaving behind massive piles of sediment. Fast forward to today and hear how that glacial legacy built our coastline. We'll explore bluff erosion as a source of beach sediment\, why some beaches are eroding and others growing\, and hopefully you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the feel of warm sand under your feet knowing how it got there.
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LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:407ab8c646174bf7705ffdf6829b66ed
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/407ab8c646174bf7705ffdf6829b66ed
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T180000Z
DTEND:20260913T190000Z
SUMMARY:So You Want To Get your Captains License?
DESCRIPTION:Capt. Sanders of U.S. Maritime Academy will explain (and simplify) the entire USCG licensing process including the various avenues on how to accomplish it. You will come away with some clarity dealing with this often confusing and overwhelming endeavor. He's been doing this longer than anyone on the Planet! Q&A will follow
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LOCATION:Technical Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:98e6a8d16280edcee88468b261550ae9
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/98e6a8d16280edcee88468b261550ae9
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T180000Z
DTEND:20260913T184500Z
SUMMARY:SURVEY\, HAUL AND REPAIR OF WOODEN BOATS
DESCRIPTION:How a marine surveyor inspects a wooden boat. \nHauling a wood boat and repair procedures - plank replacement\, fasteners\, caulking\, repair and installing new framing both steam bent and sawn frames and correct diesel engine installation - using posters with hand -drawings from my book 'The Art Of Wooden Boat Repair-How To Save Wood Boats" in print for 41 years.
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LOCATION:Boatyard
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9e9ea76c73f37265a7088c8ac6cdc18a
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/9e9ea76c73f37265a7088c8ac6cdc18a
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T180000Z
DTEND:20260913T184500Z
SUMMARY:Telehealth & Prescription Medicine at Sea
DESCRIPTION:Modern telehealth is changing how sailors access medical care while cruising — but preparation matters. This session explores how telemedicine works offshore\, when prescription medications make sense aboard\, and how to build a safe plan before leaving the dock. Topics include communication tools\, common scenarios where remote medical support is helpful\, and practical considerations for procuring\, carrying\, and managing prescription medications while underway.
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LOCATION:Innovation Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9f08956271d13aa1a486a3e6a4be8bf2
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/9f08956271d13aa1a486a3e6a4be8bf2
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T180000Z
DTEND:20260913T190000Z
SUMMARY:The long history of the carousel
DESCRIPTION:Carousels have been around for a couple thousand years. After the invention of the wheel the carousel also arrived for military and recreational uses. It traveled by caravan and boat from the Middle East to Europe to the Americas. My family was part of this story. There have always been riders available to keep this wheel turning but economies and politics have made it a challenging journey.
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LOCATION:Discovery Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:01c6f459d07e02563b27f6c81240bd0d
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/01c6f459d07e02563b27f6c81240bd0d
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T180000Z
DTEND:20260913T190000Z
SUMMARY:The resourceful sailor: Creative solutions to Boat Modifications and repairs
DESCRIPTION:Preparing a small boat for big adventures takes creativity. Joshua Wheeler shares practical\, sometimes unorthodox solutions he used to ready his Flicka 20 for offshore cruising—offering thoughtful\, outside-the-box\, and affordable approaches to keep you sailing. As seen on Latitude 38 and Small Craft Advisor.
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LOCATION:Discovery Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:022e75a86049abd0507cdbdcb9200a6a
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/022e75a86049abd0507cdbdcb9200a6a
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T190000Z
DTEND:20260913T194500Z
SUMMARY:Composting and Diversion Toilets
DESCRIPTION:Geoff Trott will explain the science and practicality behind urine-diverting composting toilet systems\, including how they work\, what they require\, and where they fit best on boats. The seminar will review recent developments in the technology and compare these systems with conventional marine plumbing and holding tank arrangements\, with a focus on odor control\, installation\, maintenance\, reliability\, and real-world use.
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LOCATION:Innovation Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d781b49197a571e58b83412c36843993
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/d781b49197a571e58b83412c36843993
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T190000Z
DTEND:20260913T194500Z
SUMMARY:Outboard Maintenance Tech Talk
DESCRIPTION:Westside Marine\, located in Port Townsend\, WA has been serving boating enthusiasts of Western Washington since 1984. Boaters count on Westside as their primary resource for boats\, outboards\, supporting gear\, service and advice. &nbsp\; www.WestsideMarine.com
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LOCATION:Boatyard
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1d87c4061d884bb156234d1dad45a934
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/1d87c4061d884bb156234d1dad45a934
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T190000Z
DTEND:20260913T194500Z
SUMMARY:Pacific Salmon 101: Lifecycle\, Habitats\, Threats\, Significance
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Salmon 101 provides a comprehensive introduction to the biology\, ecology\, and importance of Pacific salmon\, while highlighting the work of the North Olympic Salmon Coalition. It explores salmon as a keystone species\, emphasizing their ecological role in nutrient cycling\, cultural significance to Indigenous communities\, and economic value across the Pacific Northwest. The presentation walks through salmon life history\, from egg to spawning adult\, explaining their unique anadromous lifecycle and the diversity among the five Pacific salmon species. It also outlines the critical habitat conditions salmon need to survive\, known as the “5 C’s” (clean\, clear\, connected\, cold\, and complex)\, and examines major threats including habitat loss\, pollution\, dams\, logging\, and climate change. Ultimately\, the presentation underscores both the challenges facing salmon and the ongoing restoration efforts that offer hope for their recovery\, inspiring individuals and communities to take an active role in protecting and restoring these vital ecosystems.
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LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3af4dbf14083f3b2a0a9b9261f31cc0d
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/3af4dbf14083f3b2a0a9b9261f31cc0d
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T193000Z
DTEND:20260913T203000Z
SUMMARY:Around the World in a Shoebox\, what it's like to circumnavigate solo on a small home-made-boat
DESCRIPTION:It would be a slideshow presentation featuring descriptions of the class event\, what it was like to build the boat myself\, launching and sailing across the Atlantic to Antigua\, the event itself and what it took mentally and physically to complete a circumnavigation on such a small vessel\, systems\, design and outfitting\, as well as anecdotes from the high seas\, followed by Q&A
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LOCATION:Adventure Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:dd7e31c0f11c99d56953c2823196c7d6
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/dd7e31c0f11c99d56953c2823196c7d6
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T193000Z
DTEND:20260913T203000Z
SUMMARY:Dream vs. Reality: Owning and Restoring a Classic Wooden Motor Yacht
DESCRIPTION:Restoring a Classic: \nYour Dream: Romance\, Fascination and Nostalgia of a Unique Classic Yacht\nWhat to Look For and What to Look Out For:\n– Hand Craftsmanship\, Quality Materials and Beautiful Lines\n– Value: Collectability\, Rare\, Name Recognition\, Reputation\, Previous Ownership\n– Harsh Realities: Maritime Rules and Legalities\n– The Value of a Good Survey\n– Restoration Process: The Good the Bad\, the Ugly and the True Costs Involved\n– Preserving an Era: Your Role as a Steward
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LOCATION:Discovery Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0bf4d07d90611ba8f6a7d52fd808317b
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/0bf4d07d90611ba8f6a7d52fd808317b
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T193000Z
DTEND:20260913T203000Z
SUMMARY:Ghosts in the cabin: 80 Years Of Peter Duck
DESCRIPTION:If you own a boat which was owned by a famous writer\, if your father and mother owned her before you\, if her other significant owners did adventurous voyages of a type you'll never even dream of\, how do you cope with the feeling of inadequacy? Put it another way\, how do you manage to care for the boat and have fun on your own terms\, without feeling like an undeserving imposter? They are the ghosts on your cabin. An individually designed and traditionally built yacht is the work of many hands\, all of them highly skilled\, most of them poorly paid. &nbsp\;They are the forgotten people whose labour is too easily taken for grant ed and forgotten.Writing my new book about 80 years of Peter Duck\, I'm trying to face up to some of these questions: lay the ghosts\, celebrate the makers. It was teh Port Townsend invitation that started me on this quest\, please come and join me.
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LOCATION:Cruising Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b68ae6eccfa5f0fb814f9e310b0c2744
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/b68ae6eccfa5f0fb814f9e310b0c2744
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T193000Z
DTEND:20260913T203000Z
SUMMARY:Saveiros de Vela on the Bay of All Saints: Preservation and Revival in Brazil
DESCRIPTION:The Bay of All Saints (Recôncavo Baiano\, Brazil) holds one of the most distinctive maritime traditions in the Americas: the saveiros de vela (cargo sailing vessels). For centuries\, these boats connected communities\, transported goods\, sustained local cultures\, and became an emblem of the region. \nBut due to infrastructure development\, declining economic opportunities\, and lack of cultural visibility\, master boatbuilders and sailors face the risk of their craft disappearing. Today\, only about 20 saveiros de vela remain in active service. A new collaboration between Projeto Içar\, BRANA\, and the region's master shipwrights aims to revive saveiros de vela and increase the cultural visibility of the people who build and sail them by creating economic opportunities in traditional boatbuilding and sail cargo in the region. Through in-person remarks and video\, this presentation introduces these boats\, their makers\, and their home waters to the Festival.
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LOCATION:Technical Stage
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UID:6c8c66847264a9b4d1b322dae6426d05
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/6c8c66847264a9b4d1b322dae6426d05
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T200000Z
DTEND:20260913T204500Z
SUMMARY:More Ocean is Good Right? A Primer on Sea Level Rise for Maritime Washington
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will cover the evidence for observed sea level change in Washington State over the last 100 years\, the impact it has had on coastal Washington\, and what is possible in the future. There will be an emphasis on how sea level rise impacts may play out in particular on maritime uses in coastal Washington\, and the planning that is currently happening to try to ensure a thriving future.
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LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7ca6428ee82270ecefc71663a201d278
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/7ca6428ee82270ecefc71663a201d278
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T200000Z
DTEND:20260913T204500Z
SUMMARY:Tips for a dry boat
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will feature ideas on keeping your boat dry\, as well as other tricks we have learned living aboard our boat. You will learn fun facts and easy logical ways to keep your boat clean and dry as well as other fun facts.
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LOCATION:Innovation Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b831aec37c6965ff9c7d93e2c8fc8a36
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/b831aec37c6965ff9c7d93e2c8fc8a36
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T203000Z
DTEND:20260913T213000Z
SUMMARY:From John Barrymore to Lithium Power: Refitting the Historic Thea Foss
DESCRIPTION:Launched in 1930 as a luxury yacht for Hollywood icon John Barrymore\, serving as a patrol vessel in WWII\, and eventually becoming the world-famous flagship for the Northwest's most iconic towing family\, the 120-foot Thea Foss is a living monument to Pacific Northwest maritime history. Keeping a 96-year-old classic viable and efficient requires a careful balance between preserving her heritage and upgrading her capabilities.\n\nIn this seminar\, we profile the fascinating lineage of the Thea Foss and dive deep into her latest upgrade: the installation of a massive lithium battery bank and a Victron 3-phase inverter system. We will pull back the curtain on the engineering challenges of retrofitting advanced energy technology into a vintage vessel. From balancing large AC loads and managing automation logic to achieving the ultimate onboard luxury—complete silence at anchor.
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LOCATION:Discovery Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2d60c1948a9c2d221f216edca385c502
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/2d60c1948a9c2d221f216edca385c502
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DTSTAMP:20260616T193520Z
DTSTART:20260913T210000Z
DTEND:20260913T214500Z
SUMMARY:Whale Neighbors of the Salish Sea
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LOCATION:Marine Science Stage
SEQUENCE:0
UID:82d96dd289ce6fdc2acddddab5bd236a
URL:http://woodenboatfestival2026.sched.com/event/82d96dd289ce6fdc2acddddab5bd236a
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