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The following is a list of Boat Related Events held through out the year. 

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JANUARY 2008

48th ANNUAL PORTLAND BOAT SHOW
Portland Expo Center (OR)
Jan. 5th through Jan.13th. This nine day Boat Show features boats and accessories-special events & seminars-for the boating enthusiasts and their families. 360,000 sq.ft. of exhibit space at the Portland Expo Center. More Information: Website: Portland Boat Show

SEATTLE BOAT SHOW
Quest Field Event Center & South Lake Union Afloat Show
Jan. 24th. through the Feb. 2rd.. This 61st year annual boating event featuring 2 Shows In One: Lake Union Boats Afloat Show & the Seattle Boat Show! More than a 1,000 new boats form kayaks to mega-yachts -- marine gear from anchors to zincs. A free shuttle service will run continuously between the two events. One ticket buys both shows!

FEBURARY 2008
VANCOUVER B.C. INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
B.C. Place Stadium
Feb. 6th through the 10th. with the expansion of In-The-Water venue at False Creek Yacht Club, eaturing sailboats, powerboats, small boats, and every kind of marine accessory. More information on the web: Vancouver Boat Show

MARCH 2008

APRIL 2008

MAY 2008
PENN COVE WATER FESTIVAL
Saturday May 17th. 11 AM to 6PM Coupeville Waterfront -- Free Admission
Featuring Tribal Canoe Races, Native Arts & Crafts, Demonstrations & Displays, Authentic Foods including Alder Smoked Salmon & More.

JUNE 2008

HULL LIFESAVING MUSEUM
The Museum of Boston Harbor Heritage 117 Nantasket Ave. Hull MA 02045 10AM-4PM Monday-Saturday. Sunday-Noon to 4PM Fridays-Free!
More Info.: 781-925-0992 Email:lifesavingmuseum@comcast.net Web: www.lifesavingmuseum.org

THE BEALE PARK THAMES BOAT SHOW
Many exhibitors featuring a large selection of dinghies, canoes, salinmg boats, electric boats, steam boats, canal narrow boats and classic Thames launches.
June 6th - 8th., 2007
More Info: Beal Park Thames Boat Show

WOODENBOAT SHOW
June 27th to the 29th.
The 17th annual WoodenBoat Show will be held at Mustic Seaport, Mystic CT.
Savor traditional classics and contemporary wooden boats of every type. Cruising yachts, launches, runabouts, fishing boats, performance powerboats, daysailers, dinghies, rowboats, canoes, performance shells, and racing boats of all kinds on display along with demonstrations of many traditional and modern aspects of wooden boat building.

SHIPYARD SCHOOL RAID 2008
June 28th. to July 5th.
The Silva Bay Shipyard School, on Gabriola Island BC Canada, will host it's fourth Raid in the European Tradition. Sailing & Rowing Vessels from 15' to 28' will sail, row and paddle their way from Silva Bay north to Desolation Sound.

JULY 2008
32nd. ANNUAL LAKE UNION WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL
The Center for Wooden Boats 1010 Valley Street Seattle WA 98109 July 4, 5, & 6, 10AM to 6PM
The former Navel Reserve Base at the south end of Lake Union is the venue for this festival featuring all types of wooden vessels, sail races, seminars, hands on maritime skills, food, music, and rides in boats.

2008 SMALL BOAT RENDEZVOUS
July Susia Island State Park
San Juan Islands -- State of Washington
Jamie Orr and his Bolger Class Chebacco "Wayward Lass" will host the 4th.. Small Boat Rendezvous at beautiful Sucia Island State Park. Boats will be coming from Canada, WA, Oregon & elsewhere. Power boaters are welcome!
Photo Below: John Kohnen

AUGUST 2008
FIBERGLASSICS WEEKEND (WA)
To Be Determined...
More Info.: Fiberglassics Click on the Events tab.

NORTHWEST STEAM SOCIETY ANNUAL MEET 2008
August 15th., 16th., & 17th.
This annual steam launch happening -- the gathering of some of the best Steam Powered Boats on the US West Coast and Canada-- will be held at Ladysmith BC Canada. Though some of the organized events will be for NWSS members, the boats will be on view to the general public at the visitors dock & many offer free rides!


SEPTEMBER 2008

PORT TOWNSEND WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL
32th Annual Port Townsend, Washington Wooden Boat Festival Sept. 5th. to 7th. 2008 Point Hudson Marina
The largest festival for wooden boats on the West Coast featuring more thna 200 sailboats, powerboats, kayaks, model boats, as well as music, food, lectures and seminars.
Online Information at: Wooden Boat Foundation




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