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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