2017 Wooden Boat Festival: Full Schedule

2:30pm PDT

Working With Epoxy and Fiberglass

Working with Epoxy & Fiberglass

Speakers

Bruce Blatchley

He is a graduate of, and instructor at, the NW School of Wooden Boatbuilding. After graduation he honed his skills as a shipwright and teacher around the Salish Sea, and was recruited by the Boat Building Facility in Taichang, China.

Friday September 8, 2017 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Boat Building Stage

Presentations and Demos, Maintenance and Boat Systems

9:30am PDT

Caulking

Speakers

Jody Boyle

In 1998, Jody worked in wood shop at the Martha's Vineyard Shipyard, along with building custom furniture and cabinetry. In 2003 he graduated from the Arques School in Sausalito, studying traditional boat design and construction. For the following 11 years, he was co-owner of a boat... Read More →

Saturday September 9, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
Boat Building Stage

Presentations and Demos, Maintenance and Boat Systems

10:30am PDT

Marine Batteries - New Technologies

Speakers

Michael Beemer

Michael Beemer is a faculty member and Department Chair of Skagit Valley College's Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology in Anacortes.

Saturday September 9, 2017 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Boat Building Stage

Presentations and Demos, Maintenance and Boat Systems

10:30am PDT

Vacuum Bagging Techniques

Vacuum Bagging Veneers

Speakers

Bruce Blatchley

Saturday September 9, 2017 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Boatyard Stage

Presentations and Demos, Maintenance and Boat Systems

10:45am PDT

Why Have a Compass

Proper use, trouble shooting, maintenance, operation, adjustment and interfacing with modern electronics.

Speakers

Robert Bergstrom

Robert Bergstrom learned compass navigation in the United States Air Force as a pararescueman while flying rescue missions in Huey helicopters, long before GPS was invented. He retired from the Portland Fire Department as a Fire Boat Pilot and provided compass, radar, and limited... Read More →

Saturday September 9, 2017 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Explorer Stage

Presentations and Demos, Maintenance and Boat Systems

2:30pm PDT

Varnishing Tips and Tricks

Joni will discuss finish comparisons (oil, Profin, C-Tol, varnishes, etc) and many aspects of preparing for and applying varnish. Thinners, brushes, tapes, problems, techniques, time/$$ saving tricks, etc. Includes an in class varnishing demonstration.

Speakers

Joni Blanchard

Joni's been varnishing/oiling and painting boats here in PT for 28 years. Three years ago, she authored the book 'Tricks, Cheating & Chingaderos - A Collection of Knowledge and Tips for Varnishing/Painting Wooden Boats' that has recently been republished in color and is now available... Read More →

Saturday September 9, 2017 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Boatyard Stage

Presentations and Demos, Maintenance and Boat Systems

2:30pm PDT

Solar Panels

Speakers

Michael Beemer

Michael Beemer is a faculty member and Department Chair of Skagit Valley College's Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology in Anacortes.

Sunday September 10, 2017 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Boat Building Stage

Presentations and Demos, Maintenance and Boat Systems