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• Riva Revival - Specialises in restoration and sale of motorboats built by Riva Located in Llanwrda Carmarthenshire UK
• Mariner s Museum - Museum containing over 35 000 maritime items Maintains a research library of 78 000 volumes and 600 000 photos Offers research packages for owners of classic Chris-Craft boats conference and meeting facilities classes and scheduled exhibitions
• Classic Boat Connection Catalog - Free catalog of restoration supplies for classic wooden boats Includes reproduction deck hardware refinishing supplies Chris Craft items rubber flooring gaskets books etc
• Century Boat Club - Nationwide club dedicated to the wooden Century boat enthusiast Holds an annual boat show in Manistee Michigan and hosts Spring seminars in Cincinnati Ohio Produces a quarterly newsletter
• ACBS Pacific Northwest Chapter - Local chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society Welcomes members from the US and overseas Contains information on monthly meetings events and club officers
• Oarlock and Sail Wooden Boat Club - Club based in Vancouver for enthusiasts of small wooden boats Offers opportunities to socialize and exchange knowledge Publishes a newsletter and holds regular meetings Plans field trips and club projects
• Wooden Boat Association of North Texas - Club dedicated to restoration preservation and enjoyment of America s wooden boating heritage Club members cooperate in the repair and refinishing of one another s projects Hosts a yearly banquet for awards and recognition of club officers
• WoodenBoat Publications - Publishes a magazine devoted to the use and appreciation of wooden sail and power boats Also offers back issues an on-line discussion forum an annual show school and links to related sites
• Traditional Small Craft Association - Association of individuals interested in traditional craft such as catboats whitehalls wherries peapods dories and sharpies Dedicated to the enjoyment of these boats and lobbying to keep them legal National headquarters located in Mystic CT
• Chris Craft Rendezvous - An annual rendezvous in Port Orchard Washington for boats and owners held the third weekend of July
• Brightwork Boat Works - Offers restoration and seasonal maintenance services for older wood boats Located in Madison Wisconsin
• Big Woodie Boats - Features images and details about handcrafted canoes kayaks paddleboards rowboats sailboats rowing shells and surfboards Located in Melrose Florida
• Wooden Boats New Jersey - Specializing in the restoration wooden boats Two locations in Bay Head New Jersey and Palm Beach Florida Also maintains a list of boats available for charter
• Mahone Bay Classic Boat Festival - Annual event promoting wooden boat heritage and education Displays on land and in the water hands-on workshops and boatyard tours Nova Scotia Canada
• Vintage Wooden Boat Association - Promotes the use maintenance and restoration of wooden boats Includes list of events description of a restoration project classifieds and membership information
• Sun Rise River Boatworks - Custom construction repair and restoration of wood sailboats and powercraft Located in Wyoming Minnesota
• Perdido Wood Boat Association - Sponsors the Pirate s Cove Wood Boat Festival held annually on the first weekend of May at Pirates Cove in Josephine Alabama
• Antique & Classic Boat Society - National society headquartered in Clayton New York Highlights of the quarterly magazine directories of local chapters and maritime museums classified ads forum and merchandise
• West Coast Workboat Assn - Club for workboat enthusiasts Most members have purchased old buy back or retired wooden fish boats and plan on renovating them into live-aboard cruisers or recreational pleasure boats Based in British Columbia Canada
• Wooden Boat Foundation - Non-profit organization in Port Townsend Washington celebrates and preserves traditional maritime skills heritage and culture through education and community participation Calendar of events includes numerous regattas and races for both adults and youth Also offers sailing classes and sponsors an annual boat show On-line store offers books art prints clothing and memorabilia
• Marty s Yellow Jacket Boat Site - Photos of antique Yellow Jacket wood boats the history of the Yellow Jacket Wood Boat Company restoration tips and related links
• Wooden Boat Association - Comprised of chapters throughout Australia open to owners builders restorers and lovers of boats made of wood Includes a calendar of events contacts and related links
• Riva Club USA - Association preserves and furthers the cultural and technical heritage of Italian-made Riva boats through social and cultural events restoration research and collection
• Lyman Boat Owner s Association - Brings together enthusiasts to learn about wood and fiberglass boats and participate in activities Includes information on membership restoration club functions and events Located in Brunswick Ohio USA
• Classic Yacht Association - Enthusiast group dedicated to the restoration and preservation of wooden power vessels built prior to December 31 1942 Features an organization profile articles fleet information contacts and events classifieds and links of interest
• Heritage Wooden Boat Club - Group of boaters who love heritage boats and spend their time restoring maintaining and enjoying them -- as well as taking part in a wide range of activities that relate to boats and boating Chicago Illinois and Lake Michigan area
• Trent Severn Antique Boat Club - Boat club based in Peterborough Ontario Canada Hosts an annual boat show and promotes classic boating and related activities
• Flanigan Brothers Boatyard - Full service shop for wooden boat restoration Provides photo narratives of repair projects and history of the business Located in Fairton New Jersey
• Old Wooden Boat Page - Links to photos of previous years s boat shows at Clayton and Hammondsport New York Also contains photos of various power and sail boats including Penn Yan
• Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Shows USA - Lists locations dates and contacts
• Shepherd Boats - Information about Shepherd Boats built in America from the 1930 s to the 1960 s
• Classics Illustrated - Artist offers custom illustrations and blue prints of your wooden boat Located in Sweden
• ACBS Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Chapter - Club promotes antique boats Event calendar and trading dock Located in Minnesota
• Thomas Fabrication & Boatworks - Restores and repairs antique wood boats in Castella California
• Michigan Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society - Devoted to antique and classic boats
• St Paul Shipwrights - Offering restoration services in St Paul Minnesota
• Classic Boat Hardware - Offers deck hardware vents steering wheels gauges and windshields for vintage boats
• Port Carling Boats - Information on cottage rentals and wooden boats in the Muskoka Ontario region
• Northwoods Wooden Boat Shop - Offers restoration and repair services for classic watercraft Located in Crandon Wisconsin
• Shepherd Boat Parts - Dedicated to the restoration of Shepherd Boats A resource for parts and information
• Traditional Lines - Offers hand-crafted custom wooden boat models
• Conrad Blocks - wooden yacht blocks - Makers of quality wooden shelled yacht blocks for classic wooden or cruising boats
• Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club - Club based in Iowa has members from all over the United States Publishes a quarterly magazine
• Egg Harbor Wooden Boats - Includes history of these boats vintage ads and literature photos and a forum
• Master Mariners Benevolent Association - San Francisco Bay club founded in 1867 member vessels are traditional classic wood sailboats supports junior sail programs and traditional boat building apprenticeships