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April Tools Wooden Boat Challenge

What's in Store for April tools 2012?

Needless to say, the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society isn't going to give that away just yet!  No doubt there will be some interesting twist to test the boatbuilding talents of the this year's participants but, as usual, it will not be divulged until the day of the event---which is April 28 this year.   One thing you can be sure of is that it will be fun and maybe even a little devilish!  

The day will begin at 10AM with the reveal of the 'twist' and the first view of the building materials.  Building from the materials provided (only hand tools and cordless screw guns allowed!) will begin at 11AM and continue till 2PM.  Then the high schoolers will have their trophy race and free-for-all while the tired builders take a much need break.  Adult races will follow and who knows how it will all turn out!  Will they sink or swim?  Will they even get all the way around the course?  Can anyone beat the Garden Bay Firefighters??  Upsets (of all kinds...) can happen!

Meanwhile there will be burgers and baked goods to keep everyone energised and lots of fun activities for the little kids.  After all, what would April Tools be without free mini-boatbuilding!  Handmade boats will be available to row or paddle around the Harbour for free.  In other words, you're in store for another great April Tools---if we're lucky we may even have a beautiful sunny day like last year!  

Be part of the action!  Sign up your team of up to 4 builders by printing the entry form below and mailing it with your $160 entry fee to the address on the form.  If you get it in by April 1st, it's even cheaper at $140!  

We're really looking forward to April Tools 11---come out to Millennium Park in Madeira Park on April 28, 2012 and join us!  Don't forget to check out the Photo Gallery to relive the excitement of years past.


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April 28, 2012 Seafarer Millennium Park Madeira Park, BC


  • Plan for 1 hour, then build a boat in 3 hours
  • Race around Government Wharf for cash prizes and trophies
  • Youth Races
  • Mini-boatbuilding and more free activites for kids
  • Paddle or row a wooden boat in the Harbour for free
  • BBQ and concessions
  • Call (604) 883-0539 for info
  • 2012 Registration Form2012 Registration Form
    2012 Registration Form

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  • 2011 Schedule of Events2011 Schedule of Events
    2011 Schedule of Events

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  • 2011 Youth Race results2011 Youth Race results
    2011 Youth Race results

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  • 2011 Adult Race results2011 Adult Race results
    2011 Adult Race results

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Location

The April Tools Wooden Boat Challenge is held in Seafarer Millennium Park in Madeira Park, BC.  Situated on the shore of spectacular Pender Harbour, Madeira Park is a jewel of the Sunshine Coast.  With only a ferry ride and a scenic one hour drive north, it is easily accessible from both Vancouver and the lower mainland.
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