Southern California’s classic yachts on show at Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival

NEWPORT BEACH — Balboa Yacht Club welcomes the 5th annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival, June 8-10. A popular event many yachting enthusiasts look forward to each year, admission to the show is free and will be a gathering of some of Southern California’s best vintage and new wooden boats. More than 50 classic show-ready wooden vessels will be displayed on land and in water, including one of the more recent SoCal Classic spotlights by The Log, Sea Boarder. Members of the Classic Yacht Association – who in the past have mentioned the desire to increase membership – are often in attendance at this show, which boasts a variety of wooden vessels with intriguing histories. Some may even be lucky enough to board these iconic boats at the show! A celebration for the entire family, there will be food vendors on site, live music by the bay including Dave Stephens’ Swing Band, a well-received ensemble that plays music inspired by the jazz of yesteryear, and exhibitors showcasing nautical arts and crafts among other fun-filled activities. Highlights of this year’s show include a silent auction with items benefiting Youth Sailing programs and cruises aboard Spirit of Dana Point, the 125-foot historic schooner. Water taxis...