Join your fellow racers for a day of friendly competition at the Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. Regatta on September 19 on Lake Union.
The Center for Wooden Boats’ annual Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. (Wooden Open & One Design) Regatta honors the best-known name in wooden boatbuilding and yachting in the Pacific Northwest. Norman C. Blanchard’s Blanchard Boat Company turned out more than 2,000 boats in 60+ years during the past century. Quality, performance and longevity are the hallmarks of Norm Blanchard.
We want to extend the race invitation to CWB members as well as local racers who may or may not have participated in our past regattas. There will be several races (depending on wind) over the course of the day. This is a non-spinnaker event. Classes will be “boats 16 feet and under” and “boats over 16 feet”. Each class will have its own start. There will be a break at midday for lunch then back out for the final races of the day.
You can bring your own boat. If you choose this option, be sure to let us know your boat rating (if possible) when you finalize your registration. The registration fee covers you and your crew.
CWB boats will also be available as long as at least one blue-card holder is aboard. We can assign you to a boat or you and your friends can form a crew and race together on a boat. In either case each participant will need to register separately. Boat assignment is first come first served.
Separate prizes will be awarded for each class. For this regatta, we will have a small boat class (16ft or less) and a Large boat class (Greater than 16 feet). If you are bringing your own boat, but do not know the rating/handicap number of your vessel, you are still invited to race. Unrated vessels will not be competing for ranking in the races.
When:
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: The Center for Wooden Boats
Located inside Lake Union Park | CWB 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109
Tickets:
Adult – bring your own boat ($50)
Adult – using a CWB vessel ($35)
Youth registrations ($30)
BBQ ($25)
More info or purchase tickets: https://www.cwb.org/wood-
Feature photo by Anna Coumou.
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