Lifetime Achievement

Presented by First Fed

On Thursday, September 8, at 6 PM, at the Cruising & Technical Stage we gather to celebrate members of the maritime community at the Lifetime Achievement Awards Ceremony—a heartfelt kick off to the Festival!

STEVEN RANDER A native of Southern California, Steve’s boyhood love of sailing drew him to a career in boatbuilding, and later to the Pacific Northwest. He began his career as a finish carpenter in Costa Mesa in 1964, and after his return from naval service in Vietnam, he started moving northward, working in sales, commissioning, and yacht repair, and developing a skill for high-quality, custombuilt boats. In 1977, Steve founded Schooner Creek Boat Works building everything from 7-foot rowing prams to the 42-foot ULDB sailboat Magic Carpet, where he pioneered wood construction over a foam core for high strength and low weight.

Steve has led more than 70 projects including the Alden Schooner Tiama, Robert Perry-designed powerboats, cruising sailboats, and the 60-foot sloop Ocean Planet which has completed two singlehanded circumnavigations. Along the way, Steve has managed to sustain his love of sailing as well, having completed 21 trans-Pacific crossings, one race to Tahiti, and more than 75,000 offshore and coastal miles under sail. THE HANKE FAMILY For going on four generations, the Hanke family has worked together creating port-based businesses and volunteering in our community. Peter and Sue Hanke launched their first charter business in 1981 and later founded Puget Sound Express with their son Pete and his wife Sherri. Their operations have expanded over the years and now inspire over 20,000 people to get out on the water and connect with our region’s marine life.

In addition, Peter has volunteered driving boats including the M/V Lotus, and Sue served on the board of the Wooden Boat Foundation. Pete served on both Wooden Boat Foundation and Northwest Maritime Center’s boards before becoming a Port Commissioner, and Sherri served on the Lodging Tax Committee and as a Guardian ad Litem.

Siblings Christopher and Sarah Hanke now manage the PSE fleet and operations. They share their parents’ and grandparents’ heart for service that protects marine wildlife and maritime trades and culture. Christopher and wife Hailey are now raising the next generation: Paul, Daniel, and Silas.

The Hankes are the first family to be awarded our Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Spirit and Culture, for to honor one is to honor them all.

David King’s lifetime achievements in boatbuilding and his myriad contributions to the preservation and advancement of the industry leave no doubt that he is clearly deserving of this award.

Dave arrived in Port Townsend during Festival in 1978. He worked at numerous yards, out of his truck in the Boat Haven, progressed to General Manager of Admiral Marine Works, and ultimately was a founder and the CFO of Townsend Bay Marine from 1999 to 2015. He served for eight years on the City Council (four as mayor) and has dedicated years of service to Maritime non-profits.

Straight-talking empath, sometimes boatyard agitator, and salty raconteur, Diana has been a listener, planner, leader, and mentor to many since arriving here in 1990. As one of the first woman shipwrights/boat shop owners in Port Townsend, her work space, Taku Marine, served as headquarters for the “coconut wireless” for boatyard news, port politics, and career and boat owner transitions.

Diana served on numerous boards and committees, ran as a candidate for Port Commission, served as Shipwrights’ Regatta Goddess, presented as Festival faculty, and co-founded the PTMTA.

presented by WoodenBoat Magazine Jim Franken spent his earliest years surrounded by boats and voyaging in waters around the world. In 1978, he arrived in Port Townsend and landed a job at Admiral Marine. Jim later taught lofting and design at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, and he designed several boats built by the school including the gaff cutter Bryony.

In 1987, Jim started his own design and lofting business of boats large and small. He is a patient and thoughtful guy who is always willing to share his experience and knowledge with fellow boat lovers.

Read more about our 2021 award winners online at: woodenboat.org/lifetime-achievement-awards

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