Victoria Classic Boat Festival
The Pacific Northwest on both sides of the border is blessed with an enormous number of traditional boats of all descriptions. The wonderful craft – both yachts and workboats – are cared for by their owners and a supportive community of boatyards, trades people, and admirers.
They are also fortunate to have some amazing maritime non-profit organizations throughout the region, including the Maritime Museum of BC, Port Townsend Wooden Boat Foundation, SALTS, Seattle Centre for Wooden Boats, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, Victoria Tall Ships Society, Silva Bay Shipyard School and the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding to name a few. These dedicated organizations provide opportunities for education, training, skills development and economic growth in their communities. The boat owners and those that support them are why maritime heritage is still celebrated after 37 years.
This year’s Victoria Classic Boat Festival ran from August 29 through August 31, 2014 in Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour. Great weather and attendance was enjoyed by all.
