2010 Centennial Celebration
The big event for Sand Man during 2010 was the celebration of the 100th year of the original launching of the vessel. We don't know the exact date that the tug was put into service on Budd inlet, but it was sometime during 1910. The Foundation chose August 7 as the date for the boat's birthday party. A community celebration was held at the Port Plaza (near the Farmer's Market). The weather that Saturday happened to be less than perfect for a summer day. Nonetheless, several hundred folks visited the tug and enjoyed the live music. Three other tugs from the South Sound area - Joe, Reliance, and Parthia - came to Olympia to help us celebrate. The short program featured remarks by Mayor Doug Mah, Secretary of State Sam Reed, and State Senator Karen Fraser. Also, a number of persons who had relatives who had worked on the vessel or had other connections with the boat shared their recollections about Sand Man.

Upcoming Events
The Foundation hopes to be able to share the Sand Man with the public by participating in several events during 2011. These include:

- Olympia Harbor Days, Sept. 2-4, See Sand Man at the Races!

- Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, Sept. 9-11