On behalf of Deer Harbor Boatworks, we thank the wonderful volunteers, musicians, attendees and employees of the Deer Harbor Marina for an excellent 11th Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous. The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juans fundraising BBQ hosted in the Deer Harbor Boatworks “gardens” was once again a great end of the season event.

JP and the OK Rhythm Boys donated their incredible acoustic sound to the event. Their consistent generosity to the communities of this island cannot be heralded enough. The Jones Family Farm once again provide a most excellently prepared meal of wild salmon and organic produce complimented with potato salad from Charles Dalton’s “The Kitchen.”

It seems that the Mudd Brother’s Grill is key to the preparation of the salmon, so once again thank you for the loan! The Bassett Brew Masters provided free tastings of their award winning brews and Boundary Bay Brewing Company of Bellingham once again extended their generosity to our event. The addition of fresh cut flowers provided by Heather Moss on the tables, with the beautiful plates for food, the music and smiling faces created a wonderful atmosphere of old friends catching up and making new friends. Thank you to all those who attended and assisted in the continuation of this event. Thank you Deer Harbor Inn for opening up for us and providing such an amazing breakfast! Thank you Carol and Terry Neil of the Tamarack for being the race committee. Nate Averna for managing the row race. Ward Fay for organizing the first ever sailing dinghy race.

Thanks to all those who come to our aid every year and help make this event happen! The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juans is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the promotion, continuance and celebration of the maritime trades and traditions here in San Juan County.

They have a new and expanded board who we believe has the ability to improve the opportunities for the marine trades and wooden boaters that may be created here in the San Juans. Check out their new website at woodenboatsocietyofthesanjuans.org. Thank you again. See you next September.

Kat Fennell and Michael Durland

Deer Harbor