2008 Silva Bay 10th Annual Maritime Festival

Silva Bay, Gabriola Island, April 18-19-20thFestival, Boat Launching, Wooden Boat Seminars, Dinner & Silent Auction, Small Boat Race

Tammie Norrie's interior: some woods have been oiled.
Come join us for the Silva Bay Shipyard School's 10th Anniversary celebrations

Friday Night, April 18

6:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner and live music with Dinah D (jazz to blues).

Sunday Morning, April 20

10:00am - 11:30am Final Seminar, on Small Boat Design

11:00am Brunch at the Resort. Festival Vendors

11:30am - 1:30pm Small Boat Race For traditional wooden sailboats between 12' and 20'. Around Silva Bay, best of three. For more information, contact Tad Roberts.

All Day Saturday, April 19

9:00am - 5:00pm Festival Events include Wooden Workboat tours (11 boats), model boat making, face painting, arts and crafts vendors, marine exhibitors, and wooden boat seminars.

1:00pm - 3:00pm Graduation & Boat Launching Graduation ceremonies for Wooden Boat Building Class of 08 and the launch of the boats they built, Tammie Norrie and Coquina.

3:00pm - 6:00pm Seminars Resume

6:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner & Silent Auction Fundraiser for the Silva Bay Shipyard School. 50/50 ticket draw. Beer and Burger night. Music by the Wharf Street Band. Tickets $15.00 at Artworks or the Silva Bay Liquor Store.

Seminar ScheduleSat. April 19, 9:00am to Sun. April 20, 11:30am

Many Thanks to Our Sponsors

  • Silva Bay Inn and Marina

  • Silva Bay Resort and Marina

  • And Many Thanks to All Our Volunteers
  • This event was organised by the Silva Bay Shipyard School and Paula Maddison

Contact SBSS

Canada's Only Full-time Traditional Wooden Boatbuilding School
Silva Bay Shipyard School
3200 Silva Bay Road, Gabriola Island, British Columbia V0R 1X7
Tel: (1) 250 247 8809
Website: www.boatschool.com