Concours d’Élegance
Concours d’Elegance Party Sponsored by
David Lerner Associates, Inc.
All boats exhibiting at the WoodenBoat Show, on land or in-water, are invited to participate in the Concours d’Élegance.
What follows is the 2023 list of winners. Thank you to all the participants! The level of craftsmanship you bring to the WoodenBoat Show never fails to impress. Special thanks also to the team of judges.
Winners of the 2023 Concours d’Élegance
Judge’s Choice
ARABELLA, 38′ William Atkin ketch, 2023 — Stephen Denette, Acorn to Arabella
Awards for Sailboats
Professionally Built Winner:
MARTA, 26′ Nat Benjamin gaff sloop, 2023 — Gannon & BenjaminProfessionally Built Honorable Mention:
ANDIAMO, 19′ Caracal catboat — Arey’s Pond Boat YardProfessionally Restored Winner:
LARK, 45′ Alden/Lawley gaff cutter, 1932 — Gannon & BenjaminProfessionally Restored Honorable Mention:
SEA DUCK, 16′ Fred Goeller, Jr. catboat, 1920 — Tom & Liela Tracy
Professionally Maintained Winner:
ANNIE, 34′ Paul E. Luke/K. Aage Nielsen yawl, 1957 — Phil Smith
Owner Built Winner:
SKAL SANDY, 19′ Iain Oughtred Caledonia yawl, 2021 — Thomas FultonOwner Built Honorable Mention:
LOCKDOWN, 15.5′ William F. Crosby snipe class, 2020 — John Michael Ayers
Awards for Powerboats
Professionally Restored Winner:
WILLIAM UNDERWOOD, 70′ Simms Brothers/Eldredge-McInnis sardine carrier, 1941 — Rockport MarineProfessionally Maintained Winner:
GRAYLING, 65′ Frank Rice sardine carrier, 1915 — Thomas Townsend Custom Marine WoodworkingProfessionally Maintained Honorable Mention:
SOUVENIR, 32′ Brownell/Eldredge-McInnis, 1962 — Gannon & BenjaminOwner Built Winner:
SEA EMBLEM, 24′ enclosed pilothouse power boat, 2023 — Sean McDermottOwner Built Honorable Mention:
RISCy BUSINESS, 23′ Doug Hylan Point Comfort Chesapeake deadrise, 2023 — Greg HinkleOwner Restored Winner:
QUICKSILVER, 11′ Marcel Raveau B-class utility racer, 2012-2022 — Michael CurtinOwner Maintained Winner:
CREE, 42′ “Otzi” & Russell Muff flybridge cruiser, 1973 — Tom & Liela TracyOwner Maintained Honorable Mention:
GINNY-REA, 16′ Don Boehl/George Butler flat iron skiff, 1930 — Full Moon Boatworks
Awards for Manually Powered Boats
Professionally Built Winner:
EXCURSION, 12′8” Hans Friedel/Newfound Woodworks cedar-strip kayak, 2022 — Newfound WoodworksOwner Built Winner:
BONYTAIL, 11.5′ whitewater dory, 2023 — David SianezOwner Built Honorable Mention:
VICTORIA, 9′ tender, 2023 — Bob Emser
Special Recognition
SEA CHANGE, 30′ Wicks Bros. cruiser, 1929 — Roger & Linda Davis
SEA REBEL, 44′ Warren O’Neal sportfisherman, 1967 — Warren Jacques
MENDE LIBERTE, 20′ Toleman Alaskan skiff, 2016 — Deborah A. Simmons
Head Judge Award:
PS5, 16′ flat boat, 2022 — Brian Benjamin