Wooden Boat Entry

The Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival (NBWBF) is an annual community event, open to the public. Its mission is to honor and celebrate the heritage and the craftsmanship of wooden boats. A portion of the proceeds from the event will support maritime programs and other charities. Please join us in celebrating this heritage with our community at this year’s 10th annual event.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

The vessel Owner/Exhibitor (Owner) agrees that Balboa Yacht Club, its Officers, Directors, Committee Members, volunteers and staff (BYC), will be held harmless from liability for damages arising from any accident caused by Owner, Owner’s guests or Owner’s vessel, including injury to Owner or damage to Owner’s property, and that Owner’s participation in this event is entirely at Owner’s risk. Owner will be responsible for any damage to BYC property and any other owner/exhibitor’s property, BYC will not accept any liability for property damage or personal injury or death sustained prior to, during, or after the event.

BOAT APPLICATION PROCESS

You will complete the application first and then be asked to pay the application fee. Your application is not complete until the fee is paid. Please gather electronic photos of your boat and proof of insurance. Both will need to be added to the application as you work to complete it.

BOAT APPLICATION FEE

Prior to 5/1/2026: $50

After 5/1/2026: $75

Complete your registration by finalizing your entry fee payment here.

Wood Boat Entry

I do hereby certify that I am in receipt of this Wooden Boat Festival application information, rules, and liability release and have read and understand them and agree to adhere to the same.

I Agree

Date

Upload photos of boat

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Upload photos of boat

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Upload photos of boat

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Upload proof of insurance

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Class of boat

Display

Do you allow spectators aboard?

Yes

Boat Sitter Requested

Yes

Owner(s) First Name

Owner(s) Last Name

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number

Captain / Primary Boat Contact First Name

Captain / Primary Boat Contact Last Name

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal / Zip Code

Captain's Phone Number

Captain's Email

Boat Name

Year Built

Model

Length on Deck

Length overall (including bowsprit, platforms, etc.)

Beam

Freeboard

Draft

Color

If on-land display, height from ground to gunwale

Do you have a viewing step?

Boat’s home port

Club Affiliation

Special Docking Needs

What specific elements do you believe show the craftsmanship that went into building or renovating your boat?

What one element do you think makes your boat special? (It could be an item or something about how the boat is designed, built or finished.)

What special story or ownership history makes your boat unique?

ENTRY FEE PAYMENT

Applications are accepted on a first come first served basis and submitting an application is not a guarantee of inclusion in the event. Event organizer has the right to inspect the vessel to be sure it meets the event’s quality standards. You will be notified by separate e-mail of your inclusion in the event and notified of your June 12th berthing schedule by a separate e-mail closer to the event. Any fees charged will be returned should a vessel not be admitted.