“Super Bowl of Boatbuilding” Set for Oct. 15
The 2011 edition of the Georgetown Wooden Boat show takes place on Saturday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on the waterfront and in Historic Downtown Georgetown.
This year's show will feature wooden boat exhibits, a boatbuilding competition, kid's model boatbuilding, boat raffles, maritime arts & crafts, food and music. Money raised through sales and donations will help fund the development of the Harbor Historical Association's maritime museum.
An estimated 100 classic wooden boats will be displayed in the water, along the boardwalk and on Front Street. Vessels ranging in size from kayaks to yachts will be exhibited in 11 categories: row, canoe, kayak, surfboard, sail, inboard power, outboard power, classic sail-built prior to 1960, classic power -built prior to 1960, owner designed and built, and century class-100 years or older. Visitors will be able to meet and talk to wooden boat craftsmen,manufacturers and owners. Maritime arts, crafts and models will also be on display.
For more information on this year's event, call 1-877-285-3888 or visit http://www.woodenboatshow.com.
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