36th Annual Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show and Festival of Arts

Come to the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan to view one of the largest antique boat shows in the nation. The show is held annually in Hessel, Michigan which is just 35 miles east of the Mackinac Bridge. Restored boats dating back to the early 1900’s are registered in this very unique and judged event. Sponsored by the Les Cheneaux Historical Association.

Hessel, Michigan

Les Cheneaux Historical Association(906) 484-2821, lcha@cedarville.net, www.lchistorical.org

From the Community

Register of Wooden Boats

Register of Wooden Boats

SHEILA

SHEILA (1905) is the oldest Albert Strange yacht in commission.

Classified

Classified

2018 Wooden Seaskiff

Custom built at Madisonville Maritime Museum. 2019 19' magic tilt galvanized trailer.

Classified

16' Catbird

LOA 16'-0"
Beam 5'-4"
Draft up 1'-0"
Draft dn 2'-0"

Classified

1938 Gaff-rigged Cutter

William Atkin-designed, gaff-rigged 23' sailboat in very good shape on double-axle trailer, also