NEARLY A DOZEN classic hand-crafted yachts lined the docks at Village West Marina and Resort this month, to honor the more than a century-old legacy of Stephens Brothers Boat Builders and Designers during a biennial gathering. 

The Stephens Yacht Rendezvous showcased vessels crafted in Stockton from as early as 1926, in an effort to bring attention to the company’s craftsmanship. Organizers hoped the event would show the need for preserving the history of the wooden yachts.

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