n 1805 a special brand of Aquavit, Linie Aquavit, crossed the Equator from Norway bound for the East Indies to be sold, but returned to Norway in 1807, unsold.

It turned out that the sea voyage had a positive effect on the taste of the Aquavit. The old sailing ships have vanished, but Linie Aquavit still crosses the Equator on the deck of a ship and returns via Australia. It has become a celebrated Aquavit tradition.

During the festival, the Hardware Distillery launches a barrel of aged Dill Aquavit on Lee Geist’s boat, the Twanoh.

It crosses the Hood Canal from the Port of Hoodsport to Tahuya and back. 

12:00 - The Lady Alderbrook departs from the dock, and the food vendors open

12:30 - Parade

1:00 - Barrel of Aquavit on the Twanoh will set sail. Paddle participants will follow

2:00 - The Twanoh returns to the Hoodsport dock. Awards ceremony for Paddle the Canal

2:30 - Post-party in Hoodsport. Cooking demos, shopping, library book sale, distillery, and more

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