Classic Boat Festival:

Information for Boaters

Registration
Racing Information
Docking and Safety
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Welcome Captains & Skippers!

Registration for the 2018 Victoria Classic Boat Festival is now OPEN!

Please submit your application through the “Registration” link, above. Please note, the Museum cannot guarantee that any vessel information/photographs will be included in the official 2018 Festival Visitor’s Programme, for any Registration applications submitted after July 31, 2018.

 

QUICK FACTS

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

MOORAGE OPEN: Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 12:00 PM

UPON APPROACH: Please contact Nick Banks (Dock Manager) on VHF radio 66A

REGISTRATION OPEN: Friday, August 31, 2018 at 9:00 AM (Located at Dock Gates)

MOORAGE CLOSE: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM

 

FESTIVAL CONTACTS

Festival Harbour Control
Nick Banks (Dock Manager) – VHF Channel 68

Greater Victoria Harbour Authority
VHF Channel 66A

Maritime Museum of BC

250.385.4222

Security

Security will patrol the docks throughout the festival. They are in radio contact with their base for quick response in any emergency. They wear red t-shirts with “SECURITY” emblazoned on the back. In the event of an emergency, notify Security immediately or call 9-1-1.

Registration & Information Headquarters
Located at the Gate Entrance to the docks in front of the Empress Hotel.

Judges Headquarters
Messenger
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Racing Committee Vessel
TBA

Festival Hours for the Visiting Public

DOCKS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Friday, August 31 (9 AM – 9 PM), Saturday, September 1 (9 AM – 9 PM), and Sunday, September 2 (9 AM – 6 PM)

FESTIVAL BEGINS: Friday, August 31, 2018 at 12:00 PM

Please note: Security personnel will be onsite from 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM daily.

"Burger and a Beer" Welcome Reception (Friday, August 31)

We’re getting the party started at Victoria Classic Boat Festival’s first ever “Burger and a Beer ” Welcome Reception at the Steamship Terminal! Mix and mingle with your fellow boaters on the Steamship Terminal’s patio, overlooking Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour and classic boats as far as the eye can see. More information and ticket sales coming soon!

 

Annual Awards Banquet (Sunday, September 2)

Join us at the Union Club, a National Historic Site, on Sunday, September 2, 2018 (6:00 PM) for Victoria Classic Boat Festival’s Annual Awards Banquet.

Tickets will be available with Registration – seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your seats!

 

Sail-past and Races (Sunday, September 2)

Please attend the Skippers’ Meeting on Sunday, September 2 at 9:00 AM. We ask that all skippers attend this meeting for instructions on both the races and the sail-past.

Please note:

  • Victoria’s Inner Harbour is a working harbour. The arrival and departure of ferry MV COHO frequently coincides with the beginning of this event. Until the MV COHO has departed, NO VESSEL SHOULD LEAVE ITS BERTH. The only exception to this is the Salute Vessel. The lead vessel will be designated at the Skippers’ meeting.
  • The order of departure will be power first followed by sail.
  • All vessels are asked to take the salute of Honorary Commodore who will be aboard the Salute Vessel.
  • Please follow in line under power on the Sail past course.
  • PLEASE GIVE OGDEN POINT BREAKWATER A WIDE BERTH to enable returning vessels to clear. The distance traveled past the Breakwater will be determined by the weather.
  • We ask that you maintain an open channel 68 on all radios.

Further details will be provided at the Skippers’ Meeting.
 

 

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