Photo by:Mitchel Osborne

With Hosts Jake Beattie & Luke BurbankComing to you live from the Boatshop!

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSchedule of Live ContentMain Stage, R2AK Movie, & ‘Ask an Expert’ Stage

Main Stage Features

Adventure Stage

Discovery Stage

Explorer Stage

Boatyard Stage

Boatbuilding Stage

Around the Harbor

Small Boats Stage

Racer Alley

Meet the Filmmakers

WELCOME TO THE FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL!We’re glad you’re here, and we hope you enjoy the Festival!

How it WorksLive Content on the Main StageWe’ve created 8 features just for the Festival that will all be streamed on the Main Stage throughout the day on Sept 12, each followed by a live Q&A. Take part in the Q&As by typing your questions into the chat box on the page!

The Festival Features are also available on demand on the other stages, but the Q&As will only stream live on the Main Stage.

Tip: You’ll have access to watch the recorded Q&As starting on the 14th or 15th, so don’t worry if you can’t watch them live!

Live Content on the ‘Ask an Expert’ Page Okay, this page is really cool. Experts from the wooden boat world are hosting Zoom rooms throughout the day for presentations and Q&As. This content is only available on September 12—we won’t be recording it, so if you want to see it, please download Zoom on your device and tune in on the 12th.

The Race to Alaska – The MovieThe Race to Alaska movie has its own dedicated page, and you must have either a Combo Pass or R2AK Pass to access it. We recommend you start the film by 7 PM (PDT) on Sept 12, which will give you enough time to finish it before the live Q&A with the filmmakers starts at 8:45 PM (PDT).

Tip: The R2AK movie is only available for viewing until 11:59 PM on September 13 (PDT).

On Demand Content on the Other StagesAll other stages host tons of on-demand content, meaning you can watch it any time! Most of this content is available to watch until October 12, 2020; however, the Boatbuilding Stage content is only available through September 14, as well as a couple other videos that will be clearly marked.

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TICKETSFestival+R2AK Combo Pass $30Festival Pass $20R2AK Pass $15

Purchase tickets at: virtualwbf.org/purchase-tickets

CONTENTS

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LIVE CONTENT SCHEDULE8:00 AM Master Class with Northwest School of Wooden Boat-

building Chief Instructor Sean Koomen+ Live Q&A with Sean Koomen

2:00 PM The Western Flyer+ Live Q&A with Susan Shillinglaw and Chris Chase of the Western Flyer Foundation, & Adam Laiben, filmmaker

9:30 AM A Good Day’s Work+ Live Q&A with retired shipwright Ernie Baird, boatbuilder-in-training Carolyn Corbin, & filmmaker Gabe Van Lelyveld

3:00 PM Hitchhiker’s Guide to Wooden Boats+ Live Q&A with Ryan Hashagen, Margot St-Finch, & filmmaker Sarah Jean Kruchowski

10:30 AM The Viking Ship Draken+ Live Q&A with Captain Bjorn, crewmembers Karin and Karolina, & filmmaker Danya Abt

4:00 PM She Tells Sea Tales+ Live Q&A with Chrissy McLean & Rowan Santerre from the Girls’ Boat Project

12:00 PM Origin Story: The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival+ Live Q&A with founder Carol Hasse, past Director Kaci Cronkhite, Northwest Maritime Center Board Member David King, current Director Barb Trailer, & filmmaker Gracie Simonette

7:00 PM ON THE R2AK STAGE*The Race to Alaska – the Movie+ Live Q&A with the filmmakers *Combo Pass or R2AK Pass required

1:00 PM Ceiba: Building a Sailing Cargo Ship in the Jungle of Costa Rica+ Live Q&A with Danielle Doggett, Managing Director of SailCargo, & Rachel Knoll, filmmaker

MAIN STAGE // SEPT 12, 2020 // PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME (PDT) (GMT-7)

10:00 AM Cruising During Covid: Check in from Mexicowith Behan & James Gifford

2:00 PM Ask the Expert: Japanese Boatbuildingwith Douglas Brooks

Ask the Expert: Caribbean Sailingwith LTD Sailing

Ask the Expert: Buying & Selling Your Boatwith Rob Sanderson

CANCELED Voyage Down the Strait of Magellan on a 12’ SCAMPwith Howard Rice

2:30 PM Ask the Riggerwith Brion Toss Yacht Riggers

11:00 AM How to Build Sea Service Time for Your USCG Licensewith Nate Gilman

Concert Under the Big Tentwith Festival Musicians

Digital Photography Tips and Trickswith Jeff Eichen

3:30 PM Ask a Shipwrightwith Arren Day

To Build a Boat: Boatbuilding Adventures!with Wendy Hinman

4:00 PM Ask About Careers in the Coast Guard Academywith Gene Fusch, Ph.D.

12:00 PM Interview & Chat with Matt Rutherfordwith 48° North Editor Joe Cline

4:30 PM Ask the Western Flyer Shipwrightswith Pete Rust

1:00 PM All About Marine Heads: Presentation with Q&Awith Gene Fusch, Ph.D.

6:00 PM Happy Hour with Captain Fatty Goodlander

Ask the Expert: Shipwright and Maritime Historianwith Wayne Ettel & Randy Peffer

CANCELED Voyage Down Strait of Magellan on 12-foot SCAMPwith Howard Rice

‘ASK AN EXPERT’ STAGE // SEPT 12, 2020 // PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME (PDT) (GMT-7)

Please install Zoom on your device to join the ‘Ask an Expert’ Zoom Rooms. Check the website on the 12th for the most up-to-date schedule.

Bell Tolls Ceremony & Sail-by12:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday the 13th on the Wooden Boat Foundation facebook page

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MAIN STAGEMaster Class with Sean KoomenIn this introductory class, Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding Chief Instructor Sean Koomen will introduce students to the tools, techniques, and sequences used when lofting a round bottom boat.

Followed by live Q&A with Sean Koomen

8:00 AM (PDT)

A Good Day’s WorkRetired shipwright Ernie Baird and boatbuilder-in-training Carolyn Corbin explore what it means to spend a life in the trades, and why Port Townsend is the perfect ecosystem for craftspeople like them to thrive.

Followed by live Q&A with Ernie Baird, Carolyn Corbin, and filmmaker Gabe Van Lelyveld

9:30 AM

The Viking Ship DrakenA viking ship captain, a graphic artist, and a naval architect reflect on their death-defying adventure aboard the Draken Harald Hårfagre, the largest viking ship in modern history. The Draken reveals truths about building and sailing that were ahead of their time and maybe ahead of ours as well.

Followed by live Q&A with Captain Bjorn, crewmembers Karin and Karolina and filmmaker Danya Abt

10:30 AM

Origin Story: The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Port Townsend held its first Wooden Boat Festival in 1977. Forty-three years later, the festival is thriving. Origin Story: The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival asks the question: What is it that makes the festival and Port Townsend dearly beloved and a pit stop that often turns into home for so many people.

Followed by live Q&A with founder Carol Hasse, past Director Kaci Cronkhite, Northwest Maritime Center Board Member David King, and current Director Barb Trailer

12:00 PM

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MAIN STAGECeiba: Building a Sailing Cargo Ship in the Jungle of Costa RicaEco-minded about the high cost of traditional shipping, SailCargo, Inc. is building a vessel to carry trade under sail in the jungle of Costa Rica!

Followed by live Q&A with Danielle Dogett, Managing Director of SailCargo, Inc., and Rachel Knoll, filmmaker

1:00 PM

The Western FlyerThis film follows the restoration of the 83-year-old wooden hulled boat famous for its encounter with literary icon John Steinbeck. After falling into disrepair, the boat is being restored at the Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op.

Followed by live Q&A with Susan Shillinglaw and Chris Chase from the Western Flyer Foundation, and Adam Laiben, filmmaker

2:00 PM

Hitchhiker’s Guide to Wooden BoatsTake an intimate look inside the world of DIY boating as we join Ryan Hashagen and Margot St-Finch on their journey sailing the Willamette River in the USS HAAA, a dory salvaged from near total destruction. Rebuilt with love and reclaimed wood from an old garden bed, the HAAA will prove that even a small boat can lead to big adventure.

Followed by live Q&A with Ryan Hashagen, Margot St-Finch, and filmmaker Sarah Jean Kruchowski

3:00 PM

She Tells Sea TalesIn this inspiring annual event, we hear from women mariners sharing their heartfelt and funny sea stories. This year featuring Rachael Slattery, Bonnie Obremski, Nancy Erley, Nahja Chimenti, Jean Scarboro, and Kelley Watson as emcee.

Followed by live Q&A with Chrissy McLean and Rowan Santerre from the Girls’ Boat Project

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‘ASK AN EXPERT’ STAGEPlease install Zoom on your device to join the ‘Ask an Expert’ Zoom Rooms.

Check the website on the 12th for the most up-to-date schedule.

Behan & James Gifford10:00 AM (PDT) Cruising During COVID: Check in from Mexico

Nate Gilman11:00 AM (PDT) How to Build Sea Service Time for Your USCG License

Jeff Eichen11:00 AM (PDT) Digital Photography Tips & Tricks

Wendy Hinman11:00 AM (PDT) To Build a Boat: Boatbuilding Adventures!

Matt Rutherford12:00 PM (PDT) 48° North’s Joe Cline interview & Chat with Matt Rutherford

LTD Sailing10:00 AM (PDT) Caribbean Sailing: How to Get Your Certifications While Sailing in the Caribbean and More

Douglas Brooks2:00 PM (PDT) Ask the Expert: Japanese Boatbuilding

Rob Sanderson2:00 PM (PDT) Ask the Expert: Buying & Selling Your Boat

Brion Toss Yacht Riggers2:30 PM (PDT) Ask the Rigger

Waye Ettel 1:00 PM (PDT) Ask the Expert: Shipwright and Maritime Historian

Randy Peffer1:00 PM (PDT) Ask the Expert: Shipwright and Maritime Historian

Arren Day3:30 PM (PDT) Ask a Shipwright

Pete Rust4:30 PM (PDT) Ask the Western Flyer ShipwrightsGene Fusch, Ph.D.

1:00 PM (PDT) All About Marine Heads: Presentation with Q&A

4:00 PM (PDT) Ask About Careers in the Coast Guard Academy

+ 2:30 PM - Concert Under the Big Tent + 6 PM Happy Hour with Captain Fatty Goodlander

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Kaci CronkhiteFinding PaxFestival Favorite 2017

Bill NoonFinding HMS ErebusFestival Favorite 2015

Lin PardeyThe Adventures that Shaped Our LivesLust or Logic?Festival Favorites 2017

Nigel CalderLessons Learned Along the WayFestival Favorite XXXX

Matt RutherfordFirst Solo, Non-stop Circumnavigation of the AmericasFestival Favorite 2017

Mark BunzelWhat to Do When the Captain is IncapacitatedFestival Favorite 2016

Nancy Erley10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Went CruisingFestival Favorite 2015

Robert D’ArcyAn Offshore AdventureFestival Favorite 2015

She Tells Sea Tales ON-DEMANDIn this inspiring annual event, we hear from women mariners sharing their heartfelt and funny sea stories. This year featuring Rachael Slattery, Bonnie Obremski, Nancy Erley, Nahja Chimenti, Jean Scarboro and Kelley Watson as emcee.

Tip: Catch this feature on the Main Stage at 4 PM (PDT) followed by a live Q&A with Chrissy McLean and Rowan Santerre from the Girls’ Boat Project.

FESTIVAL FEATURE

ADVENTURE STAGE

Pam WallA Family Sails Around the WorldFestival Favorite 2017

Jonathan WhiteTides: The Science & Spirit of the OceanFestival Favorite 2017

+ Yacht Designer Panels Festival Favorites 2017 & 2018

+ Women’s Offshore Panels Festival Favorites 2018 & 2019

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DISCOVERY STAGE

James Bender - Adriatic Maritime InstituteWatermelon Voyage & Peace River Odyssey—using traditional boat building with youth to bridge cultural and religious barriers of warring countries.

Mr. Nakagawa’s HonryousenA traditional rice field boat made from four planks

Fiona WyldeFiona Wylde shares her story about how she became a professional water woman and how it all started in Port Townsend, Washington.

Community Boat ProjectLearn about the Community Boat Project based out of Port Hadlock, WA.

The Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and LabradorDedicated to preserving their province’s boat building heritage through the museum in Winterton, Trinity Bay.

Ceiba: Building a Sailing Cargo Ship in the Jungles of Costa Rica ON-DEMANDEco-minded about the high cost of traditional shipping, SailCargo, Inc. is building a vessel to carry trade under sail in the jungle of Costa Rica!Tip: Catch this feature on the Main Stage at 1 PM (PDT) followed by a live Q&A with Danielle Dogett, Executive Director of SailCargo, Inc., and Rachel Knoll, filmmaker.

FESTIVAL FEATURE

+ Boat Shop Tours from Around the World

Four QuestionsA film by photographer Tyler Fields exploring the marine trades on the east coast

The Sailing Ship CiliciaThe ship constructed according to medieval manuscripts using medieval techniques

Sailing with Schooner MarthaSchooner Martha mentors the Port Townsend High School Sailing Team during the 2019 Round the County race.

WE|SailWarren and Erica, a young couple from Colorado, sell everything, buy a boat, and sail away.

Interview with Steve Callahanhosted by 48° North Editor Joe Cline, recorded on 9/8/2020.

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Explore Hardanger Maritime CentreHardanger Maritime Centre in Norway, is a national ships preservation centre and a museum. At Hardanger, a team of boat builders, rope makers, and a ship blacksmith are keeping traditional maritime crafts alive through ship preservation, education, and production.:

The Art of Ropemaking: Keeping the Tradition Alive Forge Red Hot Iron!

Explore the Betina Museum of Wooden ShipbuildingThe Museum of Wooden Shipbuilding is located in Betina, a small historical village on the Dalmation Coast known for its long tradition in wooden shipbuilding and famous for its excellent shipbuilders. education, museum work and production.:

Open Air Museum Gajeta RegattaCroatia Women’s Rowing Regatta

Betina Museum

Boat Building Time Lapse

Explore the Antique Boat MuseumLocated in the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River, the Antique Boat Museum is the premier freshwater boating museum in North America—it’s collections hold over 320 unique boats and thousands of related artifacts and artifacts.

Boat Barn Finds Mahogany Hot RodsThe World’s Largest Run About Outboards

Explore the Chesapeake Bay Maritime MuseumThe Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in Maryland is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to preserving and exploring the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay region, and making this resource available to all.

The Story of the Dove Lofting the Maryland Dove Go Sailing on the Maryland Dove

EXPLORER STAGE

Explore the Windermere Jetty MuseumStories of boats and steam —the Windermere Jetty Museum is an all-weather museum dedicated to the boats, people and the rich history of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake.

WJ Osprey’s First 3000 Nautical Miles After Restoration Virtual Tour of OspreyStarting MV Jane, 1930s Motorboat’s Restored Engine

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BOATYARD STAGE

The Western Flyer ON-DEMANDThis film follows the restoration of the 83-year-old wooden hulled boat famous for its encounter with literary icon John Steinbeck. After falling into disrepair, the boat is being restored at the Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op.

Tip: Catch this feature on the Main Stage at 2 PM (PDT) followed by a live Q&A with Susan Shillinglaw and Chris Chase from the Western Flyer Foundation, and filmmaker Adam Laiben.

FESTIVAL FEATURE

Women ShipwrightsA Short Film by Jeremy Johnson

The Western Flyer with Susan Shillinglaw & Chris Chasefrom the Western Flyer FoundationFestival Favorite 2019

A Stitchin’ Good TimeA ditty bag demo with the Artful Sailor

Caulking Demo with Brad Seamans from the PT Shipwrights Co-op

Port Townsend Foundry

A Good Day’s Work ON-DEMANDRetired shipwright Ernie Baird and boatbuilder-in-training Carolyn Corbin explore what it means to spend a life in the trades, and why Port Townsend is the perfect ecosystem for craftspeople like them to thrive. This short documentary explores ideas of craft, place, community, and the challenges of working life.

Tip: Catch this feature on the Main Stage at 9:30 AM (PDT) followed by a live Q&A with Ernie Baird, Carolyn Corbin, and filmmaker Gabe Van Lelyveld.

FESTIVAL FEATURE

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BOATBUILDING STAGEMaster Class with Sean Koomen ON-DEMANDTake your understanding of lofting to the next level with a master class by the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding’s Chief Instructor Sean Koomen.Tip: Catch this class LIVE on the Main Stage at 8 AM (PDT) followed by a live Q&A with Sean Koomen. Available on-demand starting the 13th until the 16th

FESTIVAL FEATURE

*Boatbuilding Stage content is only available through September 14*

Understanding Wooden Boat ConstructionPart 1: The Backbone

How to Build a Caledonia YawlPart 35: Assembling the Birdsmouth Mast

The Dream Boat WhioA Gas-Sipping New Zealand Camp-Cruiser

The Nordic Folkboat LorraineA Good Boat Up Close

The Spidsgatter PaxA Good Boat Up Close

Live WellThe Cruising Smack Storm Bay, with Tim Phillips

From Off Center Harbor

The Gaff-Rigged Sloop Skorri Paul Gartside Design No. 165

Building the Oonagh Rowing/Sailing Dinghy, Part 1 - A Real Rib Alternative

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AROUND THE HARBOR

La VolpeLos Angeles, California

Kalmar NyckelWilmington, Delaware

DukeBlaine, Washington

The Draken ON-DEMANDA viking ship captain, a graphic artist, and a naval architect reflect on their death-defying adventure aboard the Draken Harald Hårfagre, the largest viking ship in modern history. The Draken reveals truths about building and sailing that were ahead of their time and maybe ahead of ours as well.Tip: Catch this feature on the Main Stage at 10:30 AM (PDT) followed by a live Q&A with Captain Bjorn, crewmembers Karin and Karolina and filmmaker Danya Abt.

FESTIVAL FEATURE

Video Boat Tours

Wooden Boat GalleryGorgeous wooden boats from the Pacific Northwest and around the globe!

Betsy DPort Townsend, Washington

OspreyWilmington, United Kingdom

TacomaPort Lincoln, South Australia

+ many more!

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SMALL BOATS STAGEHitchhiker’s Guide to Wooden Boats ON-DEMANDTake an intimate look inside the world of DIY boating as we join Ryan Hashagen and Margot St-Finch on their journey sailing the Willamette River in the USS HAAA, a dory salvaged from near total destruction. Rebuilt with love and reclaimed wood from an old garden bed, the HAAA will prove that even a small boat can lead to big adventure.

Tip: Catch this feature on the Main Stage at 3 PM (PDT) followed by a live Q&A with Ryan Hashagen, Margot St-Finch, and filmmaker Sarah Jean Kruchowski.

Greg HattenWooden Drift Boats in National ParksFestival Favorite 2017

Boatbuilder Panelwith John Harris, John Welsford, Michael Storer, and Clint Chase

FESTIVAL FEATURE

+ Small Boat Adventure Stories from the CommunityOur wooden boat community shares their small boat adventures!

+ COVID Builds from the CommunityOur community shares what they’ve been working on recently.

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RACER ALLEYThe Race to Alaska – the Movie*Created by the R2AK Film Boss Zach Carver, this feature documentary immerses you in the engineless boat race up the rugged coastline between Washington and Alaska. It’s a film about the ultimate unscripted personal adventure; the diametric opposite of being self-quarantined at home.

Start the movie by 7 PM (PDT) and catch the live Q&A with the filmmakers at 8:45 PM.*Combo Pass or R2AK Pass required for viewing the Race to Alaska Movie and Q&A

Colin AngusFirst Solo Finish of the Race to AlaskaFestival Favorite 2016

Karl KrugerR2AK on a Stand-Up PaddleboardFestival Favorite 2017

Ted SweeneyTeam Excellent Adventure: R2AK & SEVENTY48Festival Favorite 2019

FESTIVAL FEATURE

Team Sail Like a Girl2018 Race to Alaska Winners

It’s a Brother ThingTeam Bunny Whaler & the R2AKavailable through Sept 14 only

We BelievePlatte Canyon High School & SEVENTY48available through Sept 14 only

Team Artful SailorSEVENTY48

Kootenay PedalwheelersPrepping for the Race to Alaska

+ more!

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PT WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL

Bell Tolls CeremonyHonoring those who have passed away

Boat Tour: DorjunGet to know Dorjun, one of the program boats at the Northwest Maritime Center

Origin Story: The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival ON-DEMANDThis film asks the question: what is it that makes the Festival and Port Townsend dearly beloved, and a pit stop that often turns into home for so many people? Tip: Catch this feature on the Main Stage at 12 PM (PDT) followed by a live Q&A with founder Carol Hasse, past Director Kaci Cronkhite, Northwest Maritime Center Board Member David King, current Director Barb Trailer, and filmmaker Gracie Simonette.

FESTIVAL FEATURE

Lifetime Achivement AwardsLearn about the past awardees of this annual tradition.

Festival Poster ArchiveA look back at the poster artwork of each Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival

Boat Tour: Martha JGet to know Martha J, the motor launch used in the programs at the Northwest Maritime Center

Boat Tour: LongboatsGet to know Townsend & Bear, the longboats used in the programs at the Northwest Maritime Center

All about the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, the Wooden Boat Foundation, & the Northwest Maritime Center!

The Northwest Maritime Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to engage and educate people of all generations in traditional and contemporary maritime life, in a spirit of adventure and discovery.

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Zach Carver ProducerOriginally from Seattle, Zach Carver is an award winning director, writer and producer. In addition to directing the feature documentary about the Race to Alaska, Zach was also the R2AK’s filmboss since its inception, coordinating teams of field producers and camera operators across the 750-mile race course.

Sarah Jean KruchowskiHitchhiker’s Guide to Wooden BoatsSarah Jean is a writer/director who has also written for Lifetime, Bad Robot, Amazon, Blumhouse and Sony. In 2017, Sarah Jean directed two episodes of ABC’s 20/20: IN AN INSTANT. In addition, she has written and directed commercials and several shorts.

Danya AbtThe DrakenDanya is a Brooklyn-based filmmaker whose work focuses on ordinary people in extraordinary moments of their lives. Danya freelances for the BBC, National Geographic TV and CNN and story consults for a variety of documentary and narrative films.

MEET THE FILMMAKERS

Gabe Van Lelyveld A Good Day’s WorkGabe Van Lelyveld is a Port Townsend-based filmmaker whose films have won awards at film festivals locally and regionally. He owns and operates Whaleheart Productions LLC, a full-service video production company serving the greater Olympic Peninsula.

Gracie Simonett Origin Story: The Port Townsend Wooden Boat FestivalGracie Simonett has a BA in film from DePaul University. In 2014, she moved to Los Angeles where she dove into the post production world of editing documentaries.

Ian MorlandProducerIan Morland is a producer working in Los Angeles. He started his career recording, mixing and producing albums for bands in Minneapolis. He transitioned into the film industry, working as a boom operator and production sound mixer on feature films such as Dear White People.

Rachel Knoll Ceiba Rachel Knoll is a director and filmmaker coming from an arts background. Rachel is a recent Jerome grant recipient, and her projects have been featured in WIRED, The National Film Build of Canada, Vimeo Staff Picks, VICE, Forbes, Outside Magazine, The Atlantic and NPR.

Adam Laiben The Western FlyerAdam Laiben is a Los Angeles based filmmaker who directs and edits narrative and documentary films. He devotes a portion of each year creating low-cost content for non-profits focused on social causes. He is also a carpenter and woodworker.

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