“Awesome!” — “It was heaven” — “This is the holy grail for wooden boat fans”
The 18th Annual WoodenBoat Show was a tremendous celebration of boats new and old, large and small. Throughout the Seaport, the energy was palpable from discovering a needed tool, learning a new skill, to pure, jaw-dropping admiration for the incredible craftsmanship found at every turn. And the weather, oh, the weather! Summer begins at the WoodenBoat Show!
Thank You So Much For Coming!
Below are some highlights from the 2009 WoodenBoat Show:
“I Built it Myself,” sponsored by Interlux. Again and again we circled the Village Green, chatting with excited, proud, first-time builders eager to share their trials and achievements with like-minded souls. Use this link to view some examples of the boats that participated this year.
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The R/C Footy Regatta — We will have video footage of this wildly competitive event. There are a few photos in the slide show. Racers and boats enjoyed gorgeous sunny skies and light breezes.
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The Skua Races — Not so publicized, but equally competitive, were the home-built Skuas, a “Cocktail Class” of boats built by the Blufeld/Granbery families. Racing primarily between the builders and the WoodenBoat and Mystic Seaport staffs off Lighthouse Point, these races were not for the faint of heart!
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The Atkin Family Dinner and Tribute — those of us who attended the Atkin dinner could not help but be moved by the evocative and heartfelt tributes shared by all the speakers. Listening to their stories of building and cruising boats provided by Atkin was a fascinating glimpse into the Atkin legacy.
Expert Demonstrations — Standing-room only crowds characterized each demonstration, with lots of questions from rapt attendees.
The Boats! In the water and on the land, there were more boats at the Show than ever before. From the stately CHARLES W. MORGAN on the ways, to the Freedom Schooner AMISTAD, to the catboats on the Village Green, the kayaks on the land, and the Trumpys and the Coast Guard boat on the north end, there was truly a boat for every taste.
