This is a plug for the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival.  And, why not!  It's the largest wooden boat festival on the West Coast.  More than 300 boats attend the festival.  And, there is something for everyone.

Of course, there are plenty of beautiful wooden boats to see and board.  Kids activity.  Several great booths to visit.  Live music in the evening and throughout the day.  Plus, free workshops on everything from cruising to Alaska, sail making, boat building, routine maintenance to electrical repair.

Myself, I always enjoy going the first day when the festival is less crowded.  It's a good time to board the boats and talk with their owners personally.  It's also a good time to take-in the many booths that exhibit a whole  lot of maritime stuff ;  for example, the guys at the Edensaw booth have plenty of time to talk about their wood stock, supplies, etc., and the boatwrights who exhibit the boats they built have plenty of time to talk to you.  Regardless if you come on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday everyone has a good time.

The festival cost $15 for a one day pass and $30 for a three day pass.  Please check out their great web site which includes a list of activities, events, special sailing programs, and their extensive Festival Guide.

Once again this year, ACMC is planning a field trip to Port Townsend on Friday, September 9th.  We will leave from Anacortes at 8:30 pm to take the 10 am ferry to Port Townsend.  We will return on either the 6:00 pm or 6:30 pm ferry returning to Coupeville.  Note, we will walk on the ferry -- rather than take a car on the ferry.  The festival is only a short distance from the ferry landing in Port Townsend.

If you would like to join us, please contact Lyndon 299-9075.