Hundreds of classic and contemporary wooden boats of every shape and size
The WoodenBoat Show, owned and produced by WoodenBoat magazine, will once again be held at Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT. Show dates are June 26-28, 2009. Wooden boat owners and enthusiasts who attend the 18th annual WoodenBoat Show will enjoy viewing, and boarding more than one hundred traditional classics and contemporary wooden boats of every type in the expansive Mystic Seaport campus. Large and small; old and new; power, sail, oar and paddle-something for everyone who has a passion for wooden boats. Find everything you need to outfit your boat, and learn skills at informative workshops and demonstrations. Exhibits include maritime art, antiques, tools, books, nautical gear, gizmos and gadgetry.
Says Carl Cramer, Publisher of WoodenBoat Magazine, "Mystic Seaport is truly the perfect venue for the WoodenBoat Show and we are excited to be returning there in 2009. Mystic Seaport's commitment to preserving this country's maritime heritage combines beautifully with the extensive variety of wooden boats provided by our wonderful exhibitors. Each year we offer a unique selection of boats, tools, books, demonstrations and expertise to bring the wooden boat experience to life for all who attend. It's a must-see event for every family's summer schedule!"
One of this year's WoodenBoat features is ELF, a 30-foot class wooden sailing yacht built by Lawley & Sons in Boston, MA in 1888. Considered the oldest active American racing yacht, ELF's current owner spearheaded her ambitious restoration and re-launching in 2008. And on the contemporary side see Pocketship, from Chesapeake Light Craft, a small and simple beach cruiser that fits more easily into the casual boater's lifestyle.
A tribute dinner honoring William, John and Pat Atkin and their designs will be hosted by WoodenBoat magazine on the show grounds on Saturday evening, June 27th. Seating is limited for this event. Tickets for the Atkin Tribute dinner and the WoodenBoat Show are available online now at : www.woodenboatstore.com or by calling 800-273-7447. Adult admission is $19.95, ages 6-17 are $14.95 and kids under five are Free. One admission price gains access to all the boat show displays and activities plus the Mystic Seaport waterfront village, historic tall ships, and working shipyard. Complete show information, including a list of exhibitors, can be found online at: www.thewoodenboatshow.com
The WoodenBoat Show is owned and produced by WoodenBoat Publications Inc. which includes WoodenBoat Magazine, Professional BoatBuilder Magazine, a series of online resources for boatbuilders at www.proboat.com, the WoodenBoat Store (www.woodenboatstore.com), the WoodenBoat School (www.thewoodenboatschool.com), and the WoodenBoat Show (www.thewoodenboatshow.com). WoodenBoat magazine, the international publication dedicated to wooden boat owners, builders, and designers, features a wide range of articles about boat design and construction, reporting on both emerging technologies and traditional methods. The WoodenBoat Show is an annual festival celebrating the design and craftsmanship of wooden craft.
Mystic Seaport - the Museum of America and the Sea - is the nation's leading maritime museum. Visitors explore American maritime history firsthand as they climb aboard historic tall ships, stroll through a re-created 19th century coastal village or watch a working preservation shipyard in action. Founded in 1929, Mystic Seaport Museum is open every day except December 24th and 25th. Learn more at www.MysticSeaport.org.
