About the Wooden Boat Foundation
and Northwest Maritime Center

The Northwest Maritime Center and Wooden Boat Foundation are committed to carry on and continue to build upon the mission inspired by the first Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend.

Since 1977, this place, the boats and the people have inspired generations to appreciate our wooden boat heritage, our natural environment and seaport, our impressive marine trades, our devoted educators and the values of those who live near to and on the water. The Wooden Boat Festival, our Wooden Boat Chandlery and our maritime programs draw more than 40,000 people annually to our community.

In 1997, we purchased property on the waterfront, at the end of the historic downtown Water Street and at the entrance to the Hudson Point marina, home of the Wooden Boat Festival for 30 years. After an extensive environmental cleanup and award-winning dock restoration, we plan to break ground for our new facility and expanded Maritime Education Programs in 2007.

Our staff and programs operate year around.

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