October - December 2023 Calendar
The latest calendar of small-boat or sailing events... (Updated 22 October '23)
October 2023
Trailer Sailor Rally is 1 – 6 October on Lake Pueblo, Colorado. Racing and cruising on the clear waters of Lake Pueblo at 4800’. Event is open to all sailors and trailerable sailboats. https://www.lakepueblosailingclub.org/rally
Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival is 6 - 8 October and brings a collection of small craft to the St. Michaels, Maryland, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Miles River waterfront, along with live music, scenic river cruises, food, beverages, and more. cbmm.org/event/mid-atlantic-small-craft-festival/2023-10-06/
Fall CENTEX Small Boat Messabout happens 7 October at Inks Lake State Park Burnet, Texas. This event is for small boats and their owners and typically includes wooden kayaks, canoes, and small cartop and trailer boats handcrafted with loving care, many by their owners. 'Boatless' folks who attend may be treated to a short row and sail. Event information email: slansdowne249@gmail.com
Wooden Boat Festival is 14 - 15 October on the shores of the Tchefuncte River, Louisiana. This two-day family event attracts over one hundred classic boats, music, arts and crafts and a classic car cruise-in. https://maritimemuseumlouisiana.org/wbf
Final Fling Dinghy Regatta is 14 & 15 October in Plymouth, England. A fun weekend of dinghy sailing. All dinghies and classes are welcome. rwyc.org/club-racing/final-fling-dinghy-regatta/
Cayo Costa Cruise 20-22 October on Pelican Bay in Cayo Costa State Park, FL. A casual sailing weekend with a potluck dinner and campfire each evening. facebook.com/groups/wctss/
Port Aransas Wooden Boat Festival is 20-22 October on the northern tip of Mustang Island about 30 minutes across the bay from Corpus Christi, TX. Come see the boats, do some family boat building and take some boat rides. woodenboatfestival.org/
Georgetown Wooden Boat Show happens 21 & 22 October in Georgetown, South Carolina. The event features one of the Southeast's best wooden boat exhibits with more than 140 classic wood boats on display. On-land events include children's model boatbuilding, knot tying, maritime art and crafts, food and music. facebook.com/GeorgetownWoodenBoatShow/
Roanoke Island Maritime Museum Wooden Boat Show is 28 October. The show is open to all wooden boats new construction or restored. The boats are displayed in the Creef Boathouse and Park, and in the water at the Roanoke Marshes lighthouse docks, Manteo, North Carolina. www.manteonc.gov/departments/waterfront-operations/roanoke-island-maritime-museum/activities
Archipelago Rally traditionally happens in October. This New England dinghy race has an on the beach Le Mans style start and ends with a BBQ/Beach Party. A fun family event with over half the competitors being children piloting their own boat. facebook.com/archipelagorally/
November 2023
Timber Boat Festival happens 4 - 5 November at the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Newport, New South Wales, Australia. A wonderful collection of over 90 wooden sloops, ketches, yawls, schooners, motor cruisers large and small and some classics from Halvorsen, Williams, Herreschoff, Chris Craft, Milcraft and Riva will be on display. www.royalmotor.com.au/boating-groups/timber-boat/timber-boat-festival
Gig Harbor Yacht Club LeMans Race is 18 November. This unique sailboat race, which began 52 Years ago (inspired by car racing), features a LeMans start: all boats are at anchor with sails down and the crew below decks. At the start, crews scramble topsides, hoist sails, and race out the mouth of Gig Harbor. gigharboryc.com and event registration at gigharboryc.com/content
December 2023
Know of an event happening in December? Let Dave know at wdscobie@yahoo.com!