Classic Boat Festival:
Schedule of Events
Ready or knot – join us on the dock!
Thursday, August 31, 2023
| Time | Event | Location |
| 12 PM | Docks open for participating boats. | Victoria’s Inner Harbour |
Friday, September 1, 2023
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9 AM – 8 PM | Docks open to the public | Floating Docks – Victoria’s Inner Harbour |
| 9 AM – 4 PM | Registration is open (all boaters must check in with the registration table during this time) | Top of Floating Docks – Victoria’s Inner Harbour |
| 12 PM | Festival Kicks Off – The festival officially starts with the arrival of the Honorary Commodore on board the Maritime Museum of B.C. salute Vessel Midnight Sun. |
Victoria’s Inner Harbour |
| 1:30 PM | Musical performance – Hounds of Cuchulain |
Inner Harbour Causeway |
| 6 PM – 8 PM | Welcoming Reception for registered boaters | Strathcona Hotel Wicket Hall |
Saturday, September 2, 2023
| Time | Event | Location |
|
9 AM – 8 PM
1 PM |
Docks open to the public
Musical performance TBA |
Floating Docks – Victoria’s Inner Harbour Floating Docks – Victoria’s Inner Harbour |
Sunday, September 3, 2023
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9 AM – 6 PM | Docks open to the public | Floating Docks – Victoria’s Inner Harbour |
| 9 AM | Captains meeting – Sailpast and Sail Race | Causeway in front of Prince of Whales |
| 10:45 AM | Harbour Ferry Ballet | |
| 11 AM – 1 PM | Sailpast and Sailing Races – head down to the water to see all the boats sail by! | Ogden Point to Clover Point |
| 6 PM – 9 PM | Banquet Dinner for boaters | Edelweiss Club |
Monday, September 4, 2023
| Time | Event | Location |
| 11 AM | All vessels must be departed unless arrangements have been made with GVHA | Victoria’s Inner Harbour |