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2025 GWBS Wooden Boat Challenge

The Wooden Boat Challenge

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Boat Building Noon – 4 PM |  Rowing Race at 5 PM 

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The Georgetown Wooden Boat Building Competition (GWBBC) is excited to announce the following changes to this year’s competition.

Blast from the past!
For any boat builders interested, we are bringing back the Teal as one of two competition options. The Carolina Bateau will remain as the boat of choice to meet eligibility requirements for the National Boat Building Competition (NBBC) however the Bateau and the Teal will both be eligible to win the Georgetown show.


Competition points for speed will be weighted toward the Bateau to level the playing field however a high-quality Teal that’s fast through the water will qualify builders for the competition’s next exciting development!


In addition to claiming the title at the premier boat building competition, the Harbor Historical Association has generously offered a new prize money structure:

  • First place: $2,000.00
  • Second place: $1,500.00
  • Third place: $100.00

Special prize
*Youth winner: $500.00
*Currently attending High School or a recognized maritime program.


Georgetown Wooden Boat Show is currently accepting deposits for this years competition, which remains $100.00 per team and will hold your place for this years competition. We encourage teams to get deposits in early due to the competition enhancements outlined above and we look forward to seeing you all in October.

Plans for the Bateau or Teal will be mailed to teams upon receipt of deposit.

GWBBC will supply all materials and fasteners, building teams supply all tools of choice.

Please visit our website at www.woodenboatshow.com For questions, please email boats@woodenboatshow.com

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Activity Price Quantity Total
Boat Building Challenge $100.00
$100.00
  Total: $100.00
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Boat Building Challenge Registration

Register your team for the 2024 Georgetown Wooden Boat Show Boat Building Competition!


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