The Challenge

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, an expected crowd of 2500 will cheer on teams of four—who have just three hours (adult teams) or four hours (youth teams) to build wooden boats from scratch—before racing them through a marked course in the bay!

Competition is fierce and fun as teams work with only provided materials and simple tools (no power tools except battery operated drills) at this family friendly community fundraiser. Expect creative designs, costumed teams, skilled craftspeople and at least one ‘sinker’.  It is no surprise that the Wooden Boat Challenge is a highlight of the festival and continues to grow in popularity year after year.  

The Wooden Boat Challenge is one of the Bodega Bay Fisherman Festival’s main attractions, with thousands of spectators cheering on teams competing for the First Place trophy, and bragging rights.

 

Wooden Boat Challenge by Rich Panter on Vimeo.

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