Paid programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Maritime Museum in Beaufort.
Registration and Refund Policy:
Registration costs, less a 10% fee, are refunded when the museum receives cancellation notice at least 48 hours before the start of a program. There is no refund within 48 hours of the start of a program, and tickets cannot be transferred to a later program date within that 48 hour timeframe. Due to material costs and supply, Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center Courses require a 2-week notification for cancellations; only the course fee is refunded if cancellation occurs prior to 2 weeks. The Museum reserves the right to cancel any program that does not meet the minimum participant requirement up to one week before the program is scheduled. In the event of cancellation due to low enrollment, participants who have submitted a fee will receive a full refund. If a program is canceled due to inclement weather and unable to be rescheduled for another date, the participants will receive a full refund.
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46th Annual Wooden Boat Show
May 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
46th Annual Wooden Boat Show. Boat registration is $30 for the first boat and $5 for each additional boat. Registration is for land display only; all in-water slips are filled. To register one boat, complete the form below. For registration of more than one boat, call 252-504-7758. Late registration starts April 25 and the price increases to $35 for the first boat. Admission to the show is free
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. BOAT CHECK-IN and SETUP
Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MUSEUM OPEN
Free admission
BOATING SKILLS VIRTUAL TRAINER
Hosted by America’s Boating Club of the Crystal Coast. The trainer will also be setup to operate during museum hours May 6-8.
Maritime Museum Library
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
EXHIBIT OF WOODEN BOATS Be sure to vote for your favorite boat
Front Street and Parking Lot
WOODEN BOAT KIDS
Museum Front Patio & Breezeway
CAROLINA MARITIME MODEL EXPO Be sure to vote for your favorite model boat
N.C. Maritime Museum Auditorium
KNOT TYING BY DON VAN HOY
Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center
IN-WATER BOAT SHOW
Beaufort Waterfront Docks
BARBOUR BOAT OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Outside the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center
NAUTICAL BOOK SALE
N.C. Maritime Museum front patio
WOOD TURNING BY OMAR RASHASH
Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center
BEAUFORT PIRATE INVASION
Pirate encampment: N.C. Maritime Museum back patio
Pirate demonstrations: N.C. Maritime Museum front patio
BOB ZENTZ
Sea shanties and maritime-themed music
Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center
Noon – 3:00 p.m. GO SAILING IN A TRADITIONAL WOODEN BOAT Free, $5 per person donation suggested
Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center
11:00 a.m. SPRITSAIL RACE
Taylor’s Creek
3:00 p.m. TRADITIONAL SAILBOAT RACES
Taylor’s Creek
4:30 p.m. WOODEN BOAT SHOW AWARDS RECEPTION Tickets $10 per person. Purchase tickets below or by calling 252-504-7758
Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center
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Registration and Refund Policy:
Registration costs, less a 10% fee, are refunded when the museum receives cancellation notice at least 48 hours before the start of a program. There is no refund within 48 hours of the start of a program, and tickets cannot be transferred to a later program date within that 48 hour timeframe. Due to material costs and supply, Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center Courses require a 2-week notification for cancellations; only the course fee is refunded if cancellation occurs prior to 2 weeks. The Museum reserves the right to cancel any program that does not meet the minimum participant requirement up to one week before the program is scheduled. In the event of cancellation due to low enrollment, participants who have submitted a fee will receive a full refund. If a program is canceled due to inclement weather and unable to be rescheduled for another date, the participants will receive a full refund.