PORT TOWNSEND — The 30th annual Classic Mariners’ Regatta will be held Friday through Sunday on Port Townsend Bay and at the Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St.
One of the oldest boating events in the area, this series of sailboat races features wooden boats of all sizes and shapes.
Registered boats race twice Saturday beginning at noon and once Sunday, also at noon.
Rowers may participate in a rowing race at 9 a.m.
Sailors and their crew are invited to participate in a dinner Saturday evening, and an awards ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. in the Maritime Rooms at the Northwest Maritime Center at 5 Sunday evening.
Racers may register online at www.nwmaritime.org/cmr or in person Friday at 6 p.m. at the maritime center.
No registrations can be accepted Saturday.
A public dance for ages 21 and older featuring the music of The Better Half will be held at the maritime center at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Entrance is $5, and a cash bar will be available.