Maritime Heritage Coalition

Great boat I have known for 30 years is for sale.

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Hacker Craft Dual Cockpit Runabout Hacker Craft Dual Cockpit Runabout in eBay Motors, Boats, Powerboats & Motorboats, Runabouts | eBay

Hollywood Golden Era superstar, Errol Flynn owned ZACA, his much beloved 118-foot schooner rigged sailing yacht, from the mid-1940s until his death in 1959. The wooden yacht was designed by Garland Rotch and built and launched by Nunes Brothers Boat & Ways of Sausalito, CA in 1930. After Errol Flynn's passing, ZACA fell into hard times, but today is gloriously restored and calls Monaco her home port. More pictures here: http://www.theerrolflynnblog.com/2010/02/07/the-zaca-today/

A really great national broadcast news story giving wooden boats the recognition they deserve.

Artistry on the water: Wooden motorboats Take a ride aboard some classic, sleek vessels that hark back to a more elegant (mari)time

A very interesting diary of an ongoing restoration of a beautiful design, Double Cabin Flying Bridge (DCFB). The page includes actual costs, comments and pictures. Check it out.

1950 41' Chris Craft DCFB A Restoration Project An online journey through an antique Chris Craft restoration

How to dock like a boss This video was made for AV-OG-TIL a Norwegian NGO, working to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol. The aim is to raise awareness around the dangers of intoxication…

With a typical Washington thunder storm overhead the USS Sequoia, it still was a festive evening. The menu included a crabmeat appetizer, followed by roast beef, noodle casserole, and asparagus Hollandaise.

Lots of laughs and toasts, and after birthday cake at the dining table, President Kennedy opened presents in the aft salon. Then the dancing started. Pure 1960s kitsch with twist, the cha-cha, and everything in between.

I have dined onboard the USS Sequoia and a private event and it is a beautiful and shining piece of history that is very special.

President Kennedy's 46th birthday party was his last and private affair hosted by Jacqueline Kennedy and requested "appropriately festive yachting suit and dress."

The guest list was a glimpse of another era. It included family Robert and Edward Kennedy, Sargent Shriver, and their spouses, actors David Niven and Peter Lawford and friends Senator George Smathers and wife, and Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee and his then-wife Toni.

Born on May 29, 1917, today would have been President Kennedy's 98th birthday. It is well known that he was a lifelong lover of boats and the sea and seized every opportunity he could to get onto the water to sail, yacht or swim. It's fitting that we share a picture of his last birthday, celebrated on the Presidential Yacht USS Sequoia on Wednesday, May 29, 1963. The USS Sequoia is a 1925 John H. Mathis Yacht Building Co. and designed by John Trumpy, Sr. The company would become the John Trumpy & Sons, Inc by 1939.

For those who haven't attended, it's a great event in a beautiful city.

Great news about St Helens

The City of St. Helens has received a $200,000 Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to continue work on a waterfront redevelopment plan for the former Boise Veneer Plant and White Paper Mill sites.

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has been providing environmental investigation oversight of the redevelopment plan.
St. Helens is one of 20 communities in the country to be awarded a grant this year for cleanup and reuse of brownfield sites to revitalize communities and strengthen local economies. The EPA made the award announcement on March 9, 2015.

Visit our website to find out more information about the grant: http://www.ci.st-helens.or.us/blog/2015/03/17/st-helens-receives-federal-grant-for-waterfront-plan/

With it now being "boat show season" and wrapping up the Portland Boat Show on Sunday, January 11 and the Seattle Boat Show coming up, we have "boats on the brain" and this one is a beauty! Not too many of these Chris Craft Sea Skiffs around and they are rugged lapstrake construction. Handsome contrast to the ever beautifully and elegant Constellations or Conquerors of the period.

Check this out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-40-FT-CHRIS-CRAFT-SEA-SKIFF-/161546199652?forcerrptr=true&hash=item259ce76264&item=161546199652&pt=Power_Motorboats

1957 40 FT CHRIS CRAFT SEA SKIFF Own a piece of history with this stunning, one of a kind 1957 Chris Craft Sea Skiff. Winner of the 2012 Clayton New York Antique Boat Show-Best Restoration. It took 6 1/2 years to fully restore this beauty.

A DCFB Chris Craft worthy of saving and she is in the Pacific NW too...

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A huge and inspirational project worth following and an example for our own maritime heritage projects.

The Fight to Save America's Last Great Ocean Liner | WIRED This rust bucket is the SS United States, a once glorious vessel now moored next to a South Philadelphia shopping mall, where it’s been sitting in decay for 18 years, racking up roughly $60,000 a month in rent. Paint is peeling off its hull. The interior, stripped of previously asbestos-laden innard…

Just want everyone to know that this is not a bottom that would fall into the flat rate for bottom washing!!

This is a great reason to have a quality bottom paint applied at the beginning of your boating season, let us know if you want more information on how to avoid this!!

Honoring our veterans on Veterans Day 2014.

Capt Johansen, Cap Bob Barlett, Major Robert Calef AC
Greenland, during World War II

September 25, 1976 ~ John Wayne attended the launch and christening of the guided missile frigate USS Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG 7) on September 25, 1976 in Bath, Maine. She was the lead ship of a class that is still in service with the US Navy and others. He was a platform guest because he was a board member of one of the major sub-contractors. As sometimes happened, the ship did not immediately begin to move after the champagne bottle broke on the bow, and the final wedges were removed. In response to a joking call from the crowd for the brawny film star to lend a hand, Mr Wayne pushed on the bow of the ship. It began moving. And another shipbuilding folk tale was born.

Charles W. Kellogg's Obituary on The Oregonian Read the Obituary and view the Guest Book, leave condolences or send flowers. | Kellogg, Charles W. 80 Mar. 15, 1934 Sept. 07, 2014 "Chuck will be remembered by those who knew him well as charismatic, excited about life, and irreverently funny." Charles W. "Chuck" Kellogg II

Ed Monk, Sr. began his independent career as a naval architect by designing and building his "Plan No. 1," the 50 ft. bridge-deck cruiser Nan, which became his home for seven years, moored. Monk's designs were built by many of the Pacific Northwest builders such as Blanchard Boat Co., Tolleycraft, Grandy Boat Co., Jensen Motor Boat, Chambers and Franck, Forder Boatworks, McQueen Boat Works and others. The prolific and talented naval architect designed more than 3,000 boats in his long career and his son continued Edwin Monk & Son Naval Architects, celebrating his 100th birthday in 2011.

Congratulations to the 2014 Maritime Heritage Festival People's Choice Boat Show winners:

Best of Show
"RINTA" 1938 Bridgedeck Cruiser
Builder: Monk Designed Edward D White
Owners: Jim & Maila Cadd
Home Port: Longview Yacht Club, Longview, WA

Best Wooden Boat
"HALL-E-WOOD"
1961 Constellation
Builder: Chris Craft
Owners: Mark and Debbie Hall
Home Port: Portland Yacht Club and Columbia River Yacht Club, Portland, OR

Best Cruiser
"NIMBUS"
1993 Sedan Cruiser
Builder: Grand Banks
Owners: Bill and Connie Stevens
Home Port: Portland Yacht Club, Portland, OR

Best Fiberglass Contemporary Classic
"NIMBUS"
1993 Sedan Cruiser
Builder: Grand Banks
Owners: Bill and Connie Stevens
Home Port: Portland Yacht Club, Portland, OR

Best Non-Powered
1981 Sailboat
Builder: Dave Jerome Classic Boat Restorations
Owner: Dave and Susan Jerome
Home Port: Portland, OR

Submitted by

Chris Finks, Chairman
Maritime Heritage Festival

We are having a great time on the St. Helens waterfront. Visit the Maritime Heritage Festival this Friday and Saturday. We have lots of FREE family activities and be sure to make it to the WWII D-Day Remembrance at dusk on Saturday.

The Maritime Heritage Festival is in downtown St. Helens July 25-26 with lots of free, family-friendly activities. Come explore the waterfront!

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Art you can take home with you! The Maritime Heritage Festival Arts Show opens at 2pm on Friday, July 25 and remains open until dusk. On Saturday, the Art Show is open 10am to dusk all in Old Town. Local artists whose beautiful work may be purchased. Kudos to the St. Helens Arts & Cultural Commission who manages this show.

Tickets for the WWII USO Show starring Johnny Martin and his Orchestra at 7:00 pm on July 26th are $15 which is for general seating. Also dinner and show combination tickets are $50. Dinner begins at 5:30 if that option is selected. Tickets may be purchased either online (see below) or may be purchased the day of the event at the Information Booth (in Columbia View Park). We can accept credit cards and can process on the spot at the Information Booth. Tickets are going quickly, so first come, first served. The Sternwheeler PORTLAND is also offering a cruise from Portland to St. Helens on July 25 and from St. Helens to Portland on July 26. Tickets are $100 and infomation is also below.

For dinner/USO Show Combo tickets, USO Show only tickets steamer passage and information:
www.travelcolumbiacounty.com or http://cityandtownevents.ticketleap.com/maritime-heritage-festival/

Steamer PORTLAND sails to Maritime Heritage Festival in St. Helens on July 25 and 27.
http://steamerportlandcruisesjuly2014.brownpapertickets.com

The WWII remembrance light-up of luminaries is Saturday, July 26 and also FREE and available at the Information Booth to place around starting around 8:30 pm and may be placed around the public docks and park. Each person will receive a paper bag and battery powered LED tea light. This is to remember those that served in WWII or perhaps a lost loved one.

Kids boat building this Friday and Saturday during the Maritime Heritage Festival July 25-26 in St. Helens, OR. Build your own and make a memory! Come on down to Columbia View Park. Best things in life are FREE!

Remembering those who sacrificed many things or everything during WWII at the Maritime Heritage Festival July 25-26 including a USO Show on Saturday night featuring Johnny Martin and his Orchestra. Tickets to show going fast.

Luminaries lighted with LEDs timed with the launch of the Sky Lanterns will be given out to the first 500 FREE. The Luminaries will light-up the St Helens Waterfront at dusk on July 26th during the Maritime Heritage Festival.

Portland Water Spectacular Waterskiing Show on Saturday, July 26 at 11 and 2. Free during the Maritime Heritage Festival in St Helens

Sky lanterns will be launched at the Saturday night Salmon Dinner and WWII USO Show as a tribute to WWII veterans. Thanks to our sponsor, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Tickets for dinner and USO show on sale now

Even Paul Newman liked old wooden boats! Come on out to the Maritime Heritage Festival July 25-26 in St Helens!

Buskers Circus at the River Tickets are $20 for 2 Adults with their children 14 and under free. Tickets can be purchased at City Hall in advance or at the door if available. Seating is limited so get your tickets now. Tickets are also available at all 13 Nights Gatherings or online.BRING YOUR BLANKET OR CHAIRS - SEE BELOW FOR…

MARITIME HERITAGE FESTIVAL JULY 25-26
WWII USO Show Featuring Johnny Martin and his Orchestra
7:00 pm, July 26 in St. Helens. Tickets are $15 for open seating.

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Salmon Dinner at 5:30 pm &
Reserved Seating for WWII USO Show Featuring Johnny Martin and his Orchestra at 7:00 pm. July 26th

For tickets and information:
www.travelcolumbiacounty.com or http://cityandtownevents.ticketleap.com/maritime-heritage-festival/

MARITIME HERITAGE FESTIVAL JULY 25-26

DUSK WWII Remembrance of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day on July 26

PUBLIC LUMINARIES LIGHTING
FREE Luminaries (LED Lighted bags) will be available to the public to light the festival area and WWII remembrance. Supplies limited and first come, first served basis.

SKY LANTERN LAUNCH
Sky Lanterns (lighted biodegradable lanterns) will also be launched nearby simultaneous with the lighting of the luminaries.

The Merrimac (nee Marymack) was built and launched just down river from St. Helens in Astoria, Oregon in 1938. We expect to see the Merrimac at the Maritime Heritage Festival in St. Helens on July 25-26

MARITIME HERITAGE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
MOST EVENTS ARE FREE
JULY 25-26, 2014

Where? City of St. Helens Marina & Docks/Columbia River

Friday, July 25, 2013

Arrival of historic boats at City Docks throughout day

1:00 pm Arrival of the mighty Sternwheeler PORTLAND

2:00 pm-6:30 Maritime Heritage Festival opens with historic displays,
demonstrations and activities.

Children’s Boat Building

Children’s Game Center

Children’s Life Jacket Distribution by Daughters of
Neptune

St. Helens Arts & Cultural Council Arts Show: dozens
of the region’s best artisans whose work is also
available for purchase.

Flower Booth: take home some beautiful summer
flowers.

Beer & Wine Patio: relax in the shade, sip a bit and
take in the beautiful views

Food Booths

2:00-3:30 pm 13 Nights on the River Presents: The Angel Bouchet
Band (a blues band that plays Bonnie Raitt to the
Rolling Stones)

3:00 pm Arrival of PT 658 historic boats at City Docks

2:00 to 4:00 pm Tour the Sternwheeler PORTLAND and see the huge
steam engine up close.

4:00-6:00 pm 13 Nights on the River Presents: The Get Ahead
(newborn soul and jazz and rock-n-roll)

All Day Dockside Boat Show (many owners available for
questions)

Saturday, July 26

10 6:30 pm Maritime Heritage Festival opens with a large
offering of historic displays, and demonstrations

St. Helens Arts & Cultural Council Arts Show: dozens of the
region’s best artisans whose work is also available for
purchase.

Flower Booth: take home some beautiful summer flowers.

10-5:00 pm Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Native American
Arts

Children’s Boat Building

Children’s Game Center

Children’s Life Jacket Distribution by Daughters of Neptune

Tour of PT 658 and Sternwheeler PORTLAND

People’s Choice Boat Show: Come vote for your favorite
boat

11-6:30 Food Booths

11:00 am Portland Water Spectacular Water skiing show: Famous for
water acrobatics and daring tricks.

12 noon 13 Nights on the River Presents: Belly Dancers &
OPAS Dance Team

2-3:30 pm 13 Nights on the River Presents: The
Moonbeams (blues band)
2:00 pm Portland Water Spectacular Water skiing show: Human ski pyramids, hand stands and flips oh my!

4:00-6:00 13 Nights on the River Presents: The Get Ahead (newborn soul and jazz and rock-n-roll)

12:00-6:30 Beer & Wine Garden

DUSK WWII Remembrance of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day: FREE Luminaries (LED Lighted bags) will be available to the public to light the festival area and remember the Greatest Generation. Sky Lanterns (lighted biodegradable lanterns) will also be launched nearby simultaneously. Supplies limited and first come, first served basis

TICKETED EVENTS
5:30 PM Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Salmon Dinner &
Reserved Seating for WWII USO Show Featuring Johnny Martin and his Orchestra
Tickets Start at $50

7:00 PM WWII USO Show Featuring Johnny Martin and his Orchestra
Tickets are $15 for open seating.

For tickets and information:
www.travelcolumbiacounty.com or http://cityandtownevents.ticketleap.com/maritime-heritage-festival/

I'm going - how about you?

2014 MARITIME HERITAGE FESTIVAL - SALMON DINNER & MUSICAL PRODUCTION COMBINATION
Salmon Dinner Presented by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde with Additional Musical & Entertainment Following Dinner
Saturday, July 26 at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner Program: Maritime Heritage Waterfront Vision
Speaker: St. Helens Planning Commissioner & Architect Al Peterson
Awards Ceremony: People’s Choice Boat Show
Live Musical Production begins at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Strand Street, Saint Helens, Oregon
(End of street adjacent to Grace’s Rivertown Antiques)
DINNER COMBINATION TICKET OPTIONS
Tickets $50 per person (includes dinner, program and musical theater)
VIP tables are also available at $500 for reserved tables of eight and
include premium wines, dinner, program and musical production
Tickets are $15 per person for open/non-reserved seating
Gates open at 6:30 pm. Musical Entertainment begins at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Strand Street, Saint Helens, Oregon
(End of street adjacent to Grace’s Rivertown Antiques)

http://cityandtownevents.ticketleap.com/maritime-heritage-festival/

It may be Newport Beach, California, but something that the Maritime Heritage Festival in St. Helens can aspire to...Actually the St. Helens festival brought about 55 vessels and drew 5,000 people.

Wooden boats take center stage in Newport Beach In his first year as organizer of the Wooden Boat Festival in Newport Beach, Ralph Rodheim has encountered a problem he hopes continues in the years ahead.