SPEAKER SERIES
In another first this year, we are honored to host a Speaker Series at the 2024 Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival. Each of our prestigious guest speakers will share their own unique perspective on the “The Art & Craft of the Wooden Boat”.
SPEAKER SERIES
In another first this year, we are honored to host a Speaker Series at the 2024 Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival. Each of our prestigious guest speakers will share their own unique perspective on the “The Art & Craft of the Wooden Boat”.
Saturday 8th, 10:30 a.m.
- John M. Gregg -
Founder & Director of the Western Flyer Foundation, BYC Member
John Gregg has been involved in the geotechnical and environmental sampling business for 40 years. He was the founder and President of Gregg Drilling & Testing, Inc., and is currently involved in the design and implementation of deep-sea sampling systems at great depths in oceans around the world. When John was ten years old, he picked up a copy of Steinbeck’s The Log from the Sea of Cortez and was forever changed by it. In 2015, he purchased the famous boat from that expedition and founded the Western Flyer Foundation to continue the legacy started by Steinbeck and his friend Ed Ricketts back in 1940. We are honored to have John join us on Saturday to share the story of the renovation and outfitting of this storied vessel for her new mission which is “to stir curiosity through marine research, education, and a blend of science and art.
Saturday 8th, 11:30 a.m.
- Will Sofrin -
Writer,
Shipwright
"All Hands On Deck" is a memoir by Will Sofrin who sailed the replica tall ship “Rose” from Newport Rhode Island to San Diego to make “Master & Commander” for Paramount Studios. The author calls it a high seas adventure through storms and rogue waves. Will worked as the shipwright to get the boat ready for the transit and oversaw repairs while underway. He is a resident of Santa Barbara and well known in many wooden boat communities. He will share his experience of the journey of the Rose from renovation to film.
Saturday 8th, 2:30 p.m.
- Debra Huse -
Renowned Balboa Island
Plein Air Artist
Debra is an international, award-winning, impressionist oil painter. Painting primarily in Plein Air, she is acclaimed for her joyful use of color and bold brushwork. Her work has been featured on the cover of Southwest Art Magazine, in Art of the West, Plein Air and Fine Art Connoisseur Magazines. She has been exhibited in over 25 museums and is widely known and collected locally from her gallery on Balboa Island. She loves the harbor and its life. She has agreed to share her experiences and insight to capturing the beauty and character of wooden boats on canvas.
Saturday 8th, 10:30 a.m.
- John M. Gregg -
Founder & Director of the Western Flyer Foundation, BYC Member
John Gregg has been involved in the geotechnical and environmental sampling business for 40 years. He was the founder and President of Gregg Drilling & Testing, Inc., and is currently involved in the design and implementation of deep-sea sampling systems at great depths in oceans around the world. When John was ten years old, he picked up a copy of Steinbeck’s The Log from the Sea of Cortez and was forever changed by it. In 2015, he purchased the famous boat from that expedition and founded the Western Flyer Foundation to continue the legacy started by Steinbeck and his friend Ed Ricketts back in 1940. We are honored to have John join us on Saturday to share the story of the renovation and outfitting of this storied vessel for her new mission which is “to stir curiosity through marine research, education, and a blend of science and art.
Saturday 8th, 11:30 a.m.
- Will Sofrin -
Writer,
Shipwright
"All Hands On Deck" is a memoir by Will Sofrin who sailed the replica tall ship “Rose” from Newport Rhode Island to San Diego to make “Master & Commander” for Paramount Studios. The author calls it a high seas adventure through storms and rogue waves. Will worked as the shipwright to get the boat ready for the transit and oversaw repairs while underway. He is a resident of Santa Barbara and well known in many wooden boat communities. He will share his experience of the journey of the Rose from renovation to film.
Saturday 8th, 2:30 p.m.
- Debra Huse -
Renowned Balboa Island
Plein Air Artist
Debra is an international, award-winning, impressionist oil painter. Painting primarily in Plein Air, she is acclaimed for her joyful use of color and bold brushwork. Her work has been featured on the cover of Southwest Art Magazine, in Art of the West, Plein Air and Fine Art Connoisseur Magazines. She has been exhibited in over 25 museums and is widely known and collected locally from her gallery on Balboa Island. She loves the harbor and its life. She has agreed to share her experiences and insight to capturing the beauty and character of wooden boats on canvas.
Saturday 8th, 10:30a.m.
- John M. Gregg -
Founder & Director of the Western Flyer Foundation, BYC Member
John Gregg has been involved in the geotechnical and environmental sampling business for 40 years. He was the founder and President of Gregg Drilling & Testing, Inc., and is currently involved in the design and implementation of deep-sea sampling systems at great depths in oceans around the world. When John was ten years old, he picked up a copy of Steinbeck’s The Log from the Sea of Cortez and was forever changed by it. In 2015, he purchased the famous boat from that expedition and founded the Western Flyer Foundation to continue the legacy started by Steinbeck and his friend Ed Ricketts back in 1940. We are honored to have John join us on Saturday to share the story of the renovation and outfitting of this storied vessel for her new mission which is “to stir curiosity through marine research, education, and a blend of science and art.
Saturday 8th, 11:30a.m.
- Will Sofrin -
Writer,
Shipwright
"All Hands On Deck" is a memoir by Will Sofrin who sailed the replica tall ship “Rose” from Newport Rhode Island to San Diego to make “Master & Commander” for Paramount Studios. The author calls it a high seas adventure through storms and rogue waves. Will worked as the shipwright to get the boat ready for the transit and oversaw repairs while underway. He is a resident of Santa Barbara and well known in many wooden boat communities. He will share his experience of the journey of the Rose from renovation to film.
Saturday 8th, 2:30p.m.
- Debra Huse -
Renowned Balboa Island
Plein Air Artist
Debra is an international, award-winning, impressionist oil painter. Painting primarily in Plein Air, she is acclaimed for her joyful use of color and bold brushwork. Her work has been featured on the cover of Southwest Art Magazine, in Art of the West, Plein Air and Fine Art Connoisseur Magazines. She has been exhibited in over 25 museums and is widely known and collected locally from her gallery on Balboa Island. She loves the harbor and its life. She has agreed to share her experiences and insight to capturing the beauty and character of wooden boats on canvas.
ANNUAL WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL
Rules & Reminders
ANNUAL WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL
Rules & Reminders
FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE
FREE rides from
21600 Newport Center Drive
9:00am - 6:30pm
LOST ITEMS
The Lost & Found will be located at the Information Booth next to the entrance gate.
INFORMATION ABOUNDS
The Information Booth, volunteers and concierges are available to assist you.
FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE
FREE rides from
21600 Newport Center Drive
9:00am - 6:30pm
FIRST AID
The First Aid Station will be located
at the Kaiser Permanente Tent.
INFORMATION ABOUNDS
The Information Booth, volunteers and concierges are available to assist you.
FIRST AID
The First-Aid Station will be located at the Kaiser Permanente Tent.
SORRY, LADIES
Those heels are no good on boat decks. It’s bare feet or boating shoes only when boarding the yachts. It’s a great opportunity to go shopping for Super Cute Boat Shoes!
YOU TOO, GENTS
Black sole shoes leave scuff marks. Wear proper boat shoes or expect to take off those hard soles before boarding each boat.
LOST ITEMS
The Lost & Found will be located at
he Information Booth next to the
entrance gate.
SORRY, LADIES
Those heels are no good on boat decks.
It’s bare feet or boating shoes only when boarding the yachts. It’s a great opportunity to go shopping for
YOU TOO, GENTS
Black sole shoes leave scuff marks. Wear proper boat shoes or expect to take off those hard soles before boarding each boat.