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APRIL TOOLS WOODEN BOAT CHALLENGE 2020

2020 ​CANCELLED

**No April Tools for 2020**
Due to COVID-19, we regret being unable to bring this event to the community this year.

​But we've already made a plan and a prototype, so we're ready for next year.

See you on April 24, 2021!

Even though we had to cancel 2020,
we still appreciate our sponsors below!

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Thank you to our ​2020 sponsors!

See you on ​
April 24, 2021!

​What happens on
Event Day:

10 am: the twist and building materials are revealed to the teams. Then they have one hour to plan how they'll build their boat. Hand tools only!

11 am - 2 pm: Boatbuilding action, lots of activities for kids, museum displays, snacks, and more.

2 pm: Youth Races the high school teams run two races: the trophy race and the free-for-all

2:45 pm (approx.): Adult races follow the youth races. It's float, sink, or swim!  Will they even get all the way around the course?  Can anyone beat the multi-champion Fireflies? (aka the Garden Bay Firefighters)  Upsets of all kinds can happen! 

Family Fun 

• Wooden boats are available to row or paddle around the Harbour for free.  
• Burgers and baked goods keep everyone energized
• Lots of fun activities for the little kids, including free mini-boatbuilding!    

Check out our photo galleries from past event years! 

Location

Situated on the shores 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. View our location on Google Maps.

To sponsor April Tools, 
​​please contact Jackie at 604-883-0539

Harbour Spirit Centre

Additional support provided by
Sunshine Coast Resort, IGA Madeira Park,
​Marina Pharmacy, and Oak Tree Market

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Past April Tools Event Highlights

2019 Adult Races

View the 2019 Recap & Gallery

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