Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival August 25-28, 2011
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Vancouver, BC – Ahoy! Boat Lovers . . . The 23rd annual
Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival on Granville Island will take place August 25-28,
2011
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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 25-28, 2011
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 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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