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Victoria Real Estate Board Classic Boat Festival September 2-4
Every Labour Day Long Weekend
Victoria’s Inner Harbour is the place to be when classic sail and power boats from throughout the Pacific Coast and beyond arrive for the Classic Boat Festival. This is one of the premier wooden boat shows in the Pacific Northwest, drawing more than 200 vessels in a wide variety of categories from steam launches to gaff rigged Schooners. The Victoria Classic Boat Festival
is very pleased to announce a renewed sponsorship relationship with Canoe Cove Marina and Boatyard of Sidney, BC. This year the “Open Boat Festival” which features small craft such as traditional canoes, kayaks, and open boats will re- locate from Brentwood Bay to the Inner Harbour to join forces with the Classic Boat Festival. This show breaks boats into three
categories; sail, power and steam. Forty boats were entered in the sail category, ranging in vintage from 1897 to the 50's and in length from 30 to 85 feet. Dorothy,
a 30' fantail cutter, was built in Victoria in 1897 by John Jacobson. Dorothy is the oldest floating Canadian sailing vessel in B.C. and was donated to the Maritime Museum of British Columbia in 1995. This family friendly, free festival,
includes tours of lovingly restored classic yachts, traditional dory races organised by SALTS, music, and displays. The highlight of the festival takes place on Sunday mornings with the Sailpast. All vessels leave the Inner Harbour to take the salute from the honorary commodore. On Sunday afternoon, spectators enjoy the annual Schooner Cup and Classic Open Sail races. On Saturday afternoon, spectators can see the delightful parade of steamboats cruising the Gorge Waterway. The steamboats leave the Inner Harbour around 2:00 pm. There is no admission charge for spectators to view the vessels in the Festival. For more information (250) 385-7766 or check:
www.classicboatfestival.ca
Latitudes & Attitudes NW Cruiser's Rendezvous August 9-10 & 12-13
It all started innocently enough
when a dozen boats and about 30 people gathered on remote Sucia Island 10 years ago to celebrate a sailing magazine and “the cruising lifestyle” it represents. Now, a decade later, organizers for this year’s Latitudes & Attitudes Pacific Northwest Cruiser’s Rendezvous in Friday Harbor are expecting up to 120 boats and 500 people. The main Latitudes & Attitudesevent
is Friday & Saturday, August 12-13 in Friday Harbor and is co-sponsored by the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce and
sanjuanislandsTV.com. Everyone in town is invited, and it’s all free. In addition to all the boats coming into the marina, activities include an outdoor Maritime Film Festival, a pirate’s treasure hunt in town, a blind-fold dinghy race, activities for kids, and a live concert with the Eric Stone Band in Sunken Park. Before the weekend’s festivities, the prior Tuesday and Wednesday, August 9-10 will see approximately 20-30 boats gathering at Sucia Island to celebrate the first ever event at the original location. Open to all NW boaters, these free
Latitudes & Attitudes events rotate each year to different ports around Puget Sound, although Poulsbo is a favorite and has been the host three times. Bob Bitchin and his wife, Jody,
will be at the events on Sucia and in Friday Harbor. At the Saturday night concert in
Sunken Park, there will be a raffle with the grand prize a $5,500 one- week charter in the South Pacific. Proceeds of the raffle will benefit Sound Experience, the non-profit that operates the schooner Adventuress, which will be in Friday Harbor that weekend. Other local sponsors include Ace Hardware, Classic Cab, Dockside Treasures, Hillside House B&B, Naknek Charters & Diving, NW Rigging, The Paw Spa & Resort, Printonyx, and Susie’s Mopeds. For more information contact:
Lisa O’Brien, (360) 344-4277 or email:
lisa@sanjuanislandstv.com
(206) 632-4462
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