Source: Wooden Boat Foundation • http://www.woodenboat.org

Home to the first and largest Wooden Boat Festival in North America, and now a year-round destination and resource for wooden boat enthusiasts worldwide, the Wooden Boat Foundation is located at the Northwest Maritime Center adjacent to the entrance to Point Hudson marina (home of the Wooden Boat Festival) and in the heart of the historic and civic district of downtown Port Townsend.  Marinas and boatyards, boatshops, expert craftspeople from sailmakers and riggers to woodworking and art are within walking distance in our waterfront community.  Visit year round!

Mark your calendars for the 36th Wooden Boat Festival - September 7-9, 2012

2012 Wooden Boat Festival exhibitor applications now available!

2012 Wooden Boat Festival boat applications now available!

Wooden Boat Festival
Wooden Boats at the Festival
36th Annual Wooden Boat Festival, September 7-9, 2012
The Wooden Boat Festival, the most educational wooden boat event in the world, located in a beautiful, walkable working waterfront community where travellers feel at home ... come to the festival »
Regattas
Regattas on Puget Sound


29th Classic Mariners' Regatta
June 1-3, 2012

Wooden Boat Festival Races
September 7-9, 2012

WBF regattas are more than just races. Boats and sailors compete in classic wooden boat divisions... let's go racing, »
Wooden Boat Chandlery
Wooden Boat Chandlery tools
The best wooden boat products, tools, books & resources

Wooden Boat Chandlery & Cafe is open 7 days a week in the summer at the Northwest Maritime Center in downtown Port Townsend. A one-of-a-kind shop featuring quality bronze hardware, tools, clothing, boatbuilding supplies, gifts & books.  The Chandlery showcases excellent ... visit the Chandlery »

Visit year round

Wooden Boat Festival aerial. Photo by Nick ReidStop by the Wooden Boat Foundation offices on Water Street Monday through Friday year round, and weekends during the summer for the latest news and information.

Our crew will provide information about boats on land, in our Boat Shop and at our docks, as well as the latest programs and events. Be sure to take a look inside the Wooden Boat Chandlery for traditional wooden boat products and gear, a large selection of maritime books, beautiful locally produced gifts and even a boat or two!