WoodenBoat Show News
June 2007
Pack your bags and get ready to hit the road — it’s almost time for the show! With more boats, more exhibits, more activities, and more fun than ever, you don’t want to miss it.
Show Boats of Interest
Appreciate These Beauties & More
Black Watch (originally Edlu II) was drawn by Olin Stephens and built by Nevins in 1938. During WWII she actually saw action against a German U- boat. After a complete restoration 2005-6 by Pilot's Point Marina, she won first overall in the NYYC/MOY Classic Yacht Series. This extremely fast yawl will be on the race course and available for charter out of Newport this summer. The Black Watch Partnership and Brewer Pilots Point Marina will be exhibiting the boat jointly.
Aphrodite was completely restored by Brooklin Boat Yard using the original 1937 boat as a template. Reconstruction began with the replacement of the original backbone, stem, floors and the reframing of the intricate curves of her signature torpedo stern. The hull was then completely re-planked, a new deck and interior accommodations reconstructed, and the distinctive cabin and superstructure crafted. The beautiful results are shown in the photo in the masthead above.
Learn more about the boats at the show here...
Featured Exhibitors
Don’t Miss These Displays
Inspired by the beauty of nature and the constantly changing weather of Penobscot Bay on the Maine coast, Linda Norton paints what she sees and feels as well as her childhood memories of Camden. Her traditional realism is a unique way of capturing the “moments in time” that inspire her art. She is the featured artist on the cover of this summer”s Sea History magazine, the publication of the National Maritime Historical Society. Original artwork as well as prints will be available for purchase at the show.
Grain Surfboards builds boards that have more impact on your surfing with less impact on the environment. Built by hand, either yours or theirs, the surfboards and Home Grown Surfboard Kits are designed to reduce the impact of surfboard production by using locally produced, sustainable wood products and creatively reducing or reusing any left over waste.
Find Out More About Show Exhibitors here...
The Concours d'Elegance
You be the judge!
Boat owners, builders, and restorers participating in this year's show have entered the Concours d'Elegance to compete for awards in a number of categories. The judge's teams will consist of individuals selected for their expertise in quality of construction and restoration, quality and correctness of all on-board systems, and caliber of finish and appearance.
You too can be a judge and choose your favorite boat at the WoodenBoat Show! Just pick up the “My Personal Favorite” form at the entry gate, write in your choice, and drop it in the ballot box at the WoodenBoat Store booth (Tent A), the WoodenBoat Subscriptions tent, or at the gate when leaving. We'll tally the results, announce the winners at the show, and include them in the Sept/Oct issue of WoodenBoat magazine!
This event is being sponsored by Heritage Marine Insurance.
One Ticket = Two Days + Two Attractions
Plan to Spend the Weekend
Make sure you have plenty of time to board the boats, visit the exhibitor displays, learn expert boat building skills at the workshops, view the best ever video and film series, AND enjoy all of Mystic Seaport great exhibits and activities.
Also, don’t forget to order your tickets for the the special tribute to Phil Bolger on Friday night.