So...just what is going to happen on Saturday?

We hope you all know that this coming Saturday, September 14th, the first celebration of the Art of the Boat is going to happen in Coupeville.  If not, time to get on board!
Yes, the boats are coming, we have some really unusual and interesting vessels, some beautiful vessels, some handmade vessels on the way.  In other words, something for everyone.  But, we have more than boats.  Below you will find a map showing the locations of events and a listing of those events, the listing shows events by time and by location.  So, check it out! The committee for
Coupeville celebrates the Art of the Boat looks forward to seeing you soon!

The BOATS are coming to Coupeville!

We are working hard to get ready for the first celebration of the Art of the Boat.  A goodly number of boats will be on display throughout the town.  Here are a couple of images to wet your appetite!

Joe Walck's beautiful handmade Kayaks will be there! copyright 2013, all rights reserved, J. Walck

Classic wherry, a traditional yawlboat built by a master boatbuilder will be there! copyright 2013, all rights reserved, C. Acord

A complete listing of events will be posted soon.  Remember, if you can help, please volunteer a few hours, and receive a poster signed by the artist.  To sign up e-mail Art of the Boat @ g mail . com (take out the spaces, you know the drill)
Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Time to join the crew!

The Coupeville celebrates the Art of the Boat will be happening soon.  It will be a great time and lots of fun.  But it won't be as great, or as much fun, without YOU!  How can you help?  We will need folks to check in boats, assist with arranging them, keep things moving, keep an eye on boats, pass out our map, etc.  As you can see there are lots of opportunities to get the Art of the Boat sailing smoothly, and for you to see new sights, get to know some really interesting folks and boats, be part of a new and exciting event, and to help the Whidbey community.  And, as a thank you, the committee for Coupeville celebrates the Art of the Boat would like to give you a copy of our 11 x 17 poster, signed by the artist.  Additional posters will be for sale the day of the event.
To sign up to volunteer for a 2.5 hour watch and get your own poster just e-mail us

2013 @Copyright Coupeville celebrates the Art of the Boat, all rights reserved

Getting Close! September 14th will be here soon.

Time is flying by and the day of Coupeville celebrates the Art of the Boat is rushing at us.  We have gotten our rack card printed, and now...we need your help.  Can you pass out rack cards, get them into locations on the island, or beyond, get a poster put up (we have 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 17 available) or do anything else to get the word out about our celebration?  If you can, please get in touch and help us out!
artoftheboat@gmail.com, 360-240-1235 (leave message).  Rack cards and posters can be picked up at the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce offices during their regular hours of operation.
                                                    Thank you!

Our new rack card front and back...pick some up, and pass them out!

The Art of the Boat is afloat!

photo by Sarah Richards, all rights reserved 2013

A super poster launch party was enjoyed by many of our sponsors, supporters, artists, boat owners and friends...delicious sheep's milk cheeses from Glendale Shepherd, super selection of wines poured by Vail Wine Shop, yummy breads from Lavender Wind and terrific crackers from Bayleaf all went down well and made it even more fun!  Thanks donors for your generosity!  And thank you to our host Ryan and Friends Fine Art Gallery, stop by, look at some great art and refresh your spirit when you are next in Coupeville.

In the mean time planning for Coupeville celebrates the Art of the Boat is well underway and a tremendous amount of energy is flowing...stay tuned for updates! 

Lauch Party - Join Us!

OK, the committee for Coupeville celebrates the Art of the Boat has been working, working, working…We have gotten many of our ducks in a row, including securing Poster Logo sponsors and finalizing the poster design.  We can’t wait to show it to you!  And to kick back a bit and have a little social off time as well!  So, please join us on July 11, at Ryan & Friends Fine Art Gallery for a poster Launch Party.  We will be serving wonderful hand crafted farmstead sheeps milk cheeses from Glendale Shepherd  baked goods from Lavender Wind  (also one of our sponsors!) and Coyote Bakery as well as  other great local munchies.  Vail WineShop will be pouring a selection chosen to complement.  Time 5:30 to 7:30 pm…rspv Coupeville celebrates the Art of the Boat !  Questions?  Just ask!

see you soon!

Super News!

So happy to say that we have secured a good portion of the funding we will need to advertise and promote Coupeville celebrates the Art of the Boat.  Thank you so much to the Coupeville HistoricWaterfront Association, Front Street Realty and the Coupeville Chamber ofCommerce.  We couldn’t do this without you!  And important news for those of you who still wish to be sensors, we have until June 30^th for sponsors to sign up and get their logo on our poster…but for now, we are starting to slide down the boatyard ways into the water for our first annual launch!

Thanks again!

The committee for Coupeville celebrates the Art of the Boat  

Want to sponsor us?  Just give us a call, 360-240-1235, e-mail: cacord@gmail.com  Don't miss your chance to be part of something special on Whidbey Island this September.