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Wooden Boat Week schedule of events |
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Written by Paul Raymore
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Tuesday, 07 August 2007 |
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Thursday, Aug. 9
Noon – 4 p.m.
Sierra Boat Co., Carnelian Bay
VIP Day
A new event limited to the first 500 people. Leisurely stroll the docks and view the boats of the 2007 Concours.
• Opening ceremony with fly over military vintage aircraft
• West Coast dedication of United States Postal Service collector’s stamp series “Vintage Mahogany Speedboats.” All four stamp featured boats on display in the marina
• Classic wooden boat rides, hors d’oeuvres and libations
• Cost is $100 per person, proceeds go toward the reconstruction of the piers and dock at Sugar Pine Point State Park
 Friday, Aug. 10
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
35th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’elegance
Sierra Boat Co., Carnelian Bay
Stroll the docks and marina viewing over 100 classically restored wooden boats. Food, beverages, live music.
5 – 8 p.m.
Exhibitor BBQ and Awards Presentation
Sierra Boat Co., Carnelian Bay
Saturday, Aug. 11
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
35th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance
Sierra Boat Co., Carnelian Bay
Stroll the docks and marina viewing over 100 classically restored wooden boats. Food, beverages, live music. Day two, view the winning boats after the Friday evening ceremony.
 Sunday, Aug. 12
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Second Annual Marine Swap Meet
Tahoe Maritime Museum, Homewood
Open to the public and free, items need to be registered at
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Riva Club “Giro del Lago II’ ZOOM around the Lake
Day long Tahoe Cruise including luncheon.
11 a.m.
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Antique and Classic Boat Society Sunday Picnic
Monday, Aug. 13
9 a.m.
Woodie Over-the-Bottom Regatta and Luncheon
Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma
Luau theme, time and distance rally. Boat entry fee includes two lunches, two drinks and two T-shirts. Live music. $100 per boat.
 Tuesday, Aug. 14
11:30 a.m.
Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show
Olson’s Lakefront home, Carnelian Bay
Casual dress, 1930s optional. Lunch on the lawn and a fashion show by Sports Tahoe. $55 per person.
Noon
Men’s Grill
Chambers Homeowners’ Association Lawn, Tahoma
Casual afternoon with hosted bar and catered barbecue. $45 per person
Wednesday, Aug. 15
6:30 p.m.
Mahogany Magic Potluck Grand Finale
Gatekeeper’s Museum, Tahoe City
One last get together. Bring an appetizer, salad or dessert to share plus something for the barbecue, plates and a blanket for the lawn. Tahoe Yacht Club provides grill, wine and beer. $25 per person.
More stories and information on Wooden Boat Week:
• 35th annual Concours d'Elegance information
• The Thunderbird and other woodies of the 1930s (with video)
• Tahoe Maritime Museum opens its doors during Wooden Boat Week (with audio slideshow)
• Staff blog: Whatever floats your boat (at least you've got one)
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