June 1-3, 2012

Port Townsend’s 29th Annual Classic Mariner’s Regatta
for wooden boats of all designs

Hosted by the Wooden Boat Foundation www.woodenboat.org

This event is for WOODEN boats only. Wooden motor boats are welcome to come and participate in the event as a spectator fleet. See below for moorage option.

Schedule:
Friday June 1st         6 pm         Welcome party and late registration. Free beer and snacks. Last chance to sign up for Saturday dinner.    
Saturday June 2nd  9:30 am    Skipper’s Meeting with free coffee and pastries
12 noon     First of two races begin on Port Townsend Bay;
Second race commences immediately following first
6 pm          Dinner
8 pm          Live Music and Dancing with “The Better Half”
Sunday June 3rd    9 am          Rowing race for wood dinghies, shells, kayaks
12 noon      Third and last race for the sailboats
5 pm          Awards Ceremony
SATURDAY DINNER OPTION: $16.00 per person. Includes pasta, salad, bread, dessert and two drinks.
DANCE PARTY: Live Music with The Better Half, our great Port Townsend rock-n-soul party band!
REGISTRATION and liability release forms can be downloaded from www.woodenboat.org, or obtained from the NWMC. Early registration is greatly appreciated! Late registrations will be accepted Friday night at the welcome party, but not at the skipper’s meeting Saturday.
Cost is $10 for rowers and kayakers and $40 for all others (per boat). Cost covers all races, welcome party, skipper’s meeting and pastries, Saturday night dancing. If you are already registered for the sail race, you need not pay again for the rowing race. Make check out to “Wooden Boat Foundation” and write “CMR” and your boat name on the check. Mail check or give it to Catherine at the front desk at NWMC.

Call Catherine at 360-385-3628, x104 or email registrar@nwmaritime.org for more information.

Moorage has been arranged with Point Hudson. Those wishing to utilize it must call Point Hudson (385- 2828) to secure a spot. The charge is approximately $1.00 per foot and is due upon arrival at Point Hudson. The Port has waived the registration fee to sign up. Plan to raft-up unless you designate otherwise. We lose any slips that are not taken by May 19th so it is important to call early and make your reservation. Moorage is very limited this time of year, so don’t wait!

Northwest Maritime Center & Wooden Boat Foundation 431 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368