Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival News

NEWPORT BEACH WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL RETURNS TO BALBOA YACHT CLUB JUNE 10, 2023 Newport Beach, CA – (April 26, 2023) – After nearly four years, the popular Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival is returning to the Balboa Yacht Club (BYC) June 9-11, and will be open to the...

Caring for the safety and well-being of wooden boat fans has been and always will be our most important priority. As global health concerns continue to develop, our team is working diligently behind the scenes to host a safe event.Schedule of events here:...

It is with regret that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Steering Committee has deemed it advisable to reschedule the 2020 NBWBF to June 12th, 2021. Those captains/owners that would like a refund should contact Marcos Weinstein, Boat Acquisition Committee Chair and he...

On June 13, 2020, the 7th Annual WBF hosted by Balboa Yacht Club will celebrate the timeless elegance, traditions and design of wooden hull boats. Nearly 4,000 guests, boat owners, restoration experts, spectators, media, marine businesses and community leaders will...

Once again, sailing yacht America graces Newport Harbor with her 2nd appearance at the Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival.  America will offer FREE tours during the festival as well as sailing opportunities for those who would like to cruise with her crew.  Without...

Newport Harbor's Own Wooden Boat Festival  Looking for something fun to do on the second weekend of June? The Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival will be held at Balboa Yacht Club (BYC) located at 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar. This is yachting’s equivalent...

Water Taxis run from Ocean Quest's Fun Zone dock to Balboa Yacht Club to Coral Avenue Balboa Island Public Dock every 40 minutes from 10 am to 5 pm. FREE with festival admission.  

The 6th Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival welcomes the return of the harbor's iconic Wild Goose as the event flagship. John Wayne's famous yacht will be available during the festival for free tours and plenty of selfies.  More about Wild Goose. 

by Lynn Selich reprinted from Newport Independent Like many of you, I absolutely adore boats. Big, small, fast, slow, sail, power – there’s nothing better than being on the water, especially here in our beloved Newport Harbor. All things boating is all...

Newport Icon Dennis L. Holland: Live Your Dreams
Presented by Eric Longabardi & Dennis Holland Jr.
Tuesday, April 25 2017, 6pm, OASIS Event Center

It’s time for proud boat owners to show off their hard work and love of wooden boats. The Fourth Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival at the Balboa Yacht Club will be the must-go-to place for gathering 50 of the best wooden hull boats on the West Coast the...

The Fourth Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival is the weekend of June 10-11, 2017. Admission is free to the public who can celebrate the maritime heritage of Newport Harbor and wooden boats past and present with a fun-filled day for the whole family. The...

Saturday, June 10-11, 2017 - Fourth Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival: The Balboa Yacht Club is the go-to place for seeing 50 of the best wooden hull boats on the West Coast, including legendary 100 foot Electra, Rybovich sportfishing boats, 85 foot schooner...

by Christopher Trela Word came today from Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Rosansky that 2010 Citizen of the Year Ralph Rodheim passed away over the weekend. He was 73. Ralph had been battling ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) for the past several...

The Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival welcomes Electra and her crew, the privileged few operating this iconic yacht and proud to offer the excellent service that has become a time-honored tradition. Electra is the flagship of Electra Cruises of Newport Beach and she...

Our featured artist, Lorelle Miller, is our gracious contributor of her original artwork of the 2016 BYC Wooden Boat Festival. The painting was sold during the silent auction; a great benefit to the festival benefactor. To that we give a standing ovation and thanks as big as the sea.

http://www.thelog.com/news-departments/wooden-boat-festival-brings-classic-vessels-to-newport-beach/ Wooden Boat Festival brings classic vessels to Newport Beach Ambrosia Brody The Log, May 26, 2016 NEWPORT BEACH — Wooden boat aficionados will once again have an...

AHOY MATEY!  BALBOA YACHT CLUB TO HOST WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL JUNE 4, 2016 NEWPORT BEACH, CA –May 9, 2016 – The public is invited to celebrate the unique multifaceted maritime heritage of Newport Harbor and wooden boats past and present during the 3rd Annual Balboa...

The 3rd annual Balboa Yacht Club Wooden Boat Festival will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 9:00am to 5:00pm.  If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Lorrie Smith (smike1@cox.net). Lorrie will need your first and last name, cellphone number,...

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A Membership Open House is being offered at the Balboa Yacht Club - home of the annual BYC Wooden Boat Festival and Governor's Cup (July 15-23, 2016). BYC Open House April 3, 2016 11:oo am ~ 2:00 pm Balboa Yacht Club is a community of dedicated friends sharing a...

THE 3rd ANNUAL WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL IS THE PLACE TO BE SEEN Spring is in the air and it’s time for proud boat owners to show off their hard work and love of wooden boats. The Balboa Yacht Club will be the must-go-to place for seeing 40 of the best wooden hull boats on...

The 2nd annual Wooden Boat Festival at the BYC in Corona del Mar, by Mark Rudyk

NEWPORT BEACH, CA (June 7, 2015).The Second Annual Balboa Yacht Club Wooden Boat Festival attracted people by boat, kayak, paddleboard, shuttle and foot for a look at 42 exceptional wooden boats, ocean sailing on schooner America, marine art and even rope tying....

 NEWPORT BEACH, CA (May 8, 2015). The Balboa Yacht Club is the must-go-to place for seeing exceptional wooden hull boats on the West Coast, Saturday, June 6, 2015, including the tall ship 139-foot schooner America--replica of the first winner of the America’s Cup....