2009 Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival August 27 - 30
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Vancouver, BC – Ahoy! Boat Lovers . . . The 23rd
annual Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival on Granville Island will take
place August 26-29, 2010.
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Wooden Boat Festival
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Afloat and ashore, there will be a floating exhibition of wooden
boats, displays, hands-on boatbuilding and demonstrations, including
knot tying and marlinspike seamanship.
Hear some sea shanties (and sing along) or join in the workshops,
listen to maritime storytellers, explore our replica of an 18th century
Spanish long boat, check out the exquisite kayaks or join in the races
on Saturday and Sunday.
Family fun will include the ever-popular Kid’s Boatbuilding and
Family Boatbuilding where families & youth groups will build 12-foot
boats – the launch will take place on Sunday Aug 29 at approximately
1430 hours.
The festival runs from 1000 to 1700 hours each day and admission is
free.
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Wooden Boat Festival
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EVENT: Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival
DATE: August 26-29, 2010
TIME: 1000 to 1700 hours daily
WHERE: Granville Island, Vancouver
ADMISSION: Free — Full program availableFull program available
www.vancouverwoodenboat.com
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Wooden Boat Festival Events
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Special events on Saturday Aug. 28/10 Alder Bay Classic (rowing
race for boats 20' and under), Oarlock & Sail Regatta (sailing race for
boats 20' and under) and The Wooden Canoe Challenge (canoe race).
Sunday Aug. 29/10
catch a stunning musical performance while waiting for the family
boatbuilding launch – or catch the Spruce Cup sailing race on English
Bay starting at 1330.
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Wooden Boat Festival Contact
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Vancouver Wooden Boat Society
5180 Westwater Drive,
Richmond, B.C. V7E 6P3
(604) 519-7400Vancouver Wooden Boat Society Festival office:
1490 Johnston St., Granville Island,
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S1
(604) 688-9622
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Build your own boat at the Wooden
Boat Festival
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Have you ever wanted to build a real boat?
If you want to build a real boat with your family, (Moms, Dads, kids,
grandparents, aunts and uncles, (or any other configuration of extended
family), you will want to be one of the lucky families/youth groups
chosen to participate in this event. You will build your own 12 foot
dinghy (Bevin’s skiff) during the Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival (Aug.
26-29) under the supervision of a professional boat builder. You will
all launch your boats at the same time and be able to go for a row
before taking your boats home. Entry requirements: Write us a short
essay describing why your family should be chosen.
Suitable for families/youth groups with youth
11-17-years-old (some exceptions allowed).
Mail, email or fax entries to: Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival,
1490 Johnston St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3S1 or
Fax (604) 688-9682 or
Email: jan@pragmaltd.com
Cost is $400 per family. What a deal!
Successful applicants will be notified on receipt of their essay.
Limited space – apply early! More Info
www.vancouverwoodenboat.com
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