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The Festival Schedule of Events

Free public viewing of the vessels is welcome throught the festival.


Friday, August 29, 2008

Official Commencement
12 noon
The festival officially begins in Victoria's Inner Harbour with the arrival
of the Honorary Commodore.


Saturday, August 30

1000 hrs - 1200 hrs Classic Rowing Regatta
The boats will launch from the Gorge Rowing and Paddling Club starting the race just before the Gorge Narrows and finishing at the Undersea Gardens. Learn More

Steam Boat Parade
2 p.m. Onwards
Catch the delightful parade of steam vessels cruising the Gorge Waterway.
They leave the Inner Harbour around 2 p.m. Learn more about the Steam Boat Parade.


Sunday, August 31

Sunday Sailpast
10:30 a.m. (approx.)

Red line indicates s uggested best places from which to view the sailpast:

MapQuest

All vessels leave the Inner Harbour to take the Salute from the Honorary Commodore aboard the Salute Vessel.

Races

Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Annual Schooner Cup and Classic Open Sail races.
There is great viewing for both the Sunday Sailpast and the Sunday afternoon races along the walkway from the Inner Harbour to the Breakwater.

Click to learn more about the races