# Victoria Classic Boat Festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/victoria-classic-boat-festival
> Updated: 2026-09-06T00:25:13.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

The 47th annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival was scheduled to take place in Victoria’s Inner Harbour over the Labour Day weekend, featuring up to 100 heritage vessels. Anticipation for the event included the public debut of a 19th-century, 16-foot Royal Navy skiff-gig, which was preserved through community stewardship.

Following the event, which ran from September 4 to 6, 2026, it was reported that the festival hosted more than 50 historic and unique vessels. Highlights included the 130-year-old Dorothy Skiff and the Rainbow Row skiff-gig, described as potentially the only Royal Navy skiff-gig in existence. The festival, hosted by the Maritime Museum of BC, allowed the public to tour vessels and interact with owners to celebrate British Columbia’s maritime heritage.

Specific vessels noted during the showcase included the Faranda, a 40-foot pleasure boat built in 1937 that underwent a full renovation by owner Dave Craig, as well as the Dorothy skiff, a cedar and fir vessel built by JJ Robinson.

## Claims

- The Maritime Museum of BC hosted the 47th Victoria Classic Boat Festival. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The festival took place from September 4 to September 6, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Faranda is a 40-foot pleasure boat built in 1937. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- More than 50 unique and historic vessels were moored in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. (single source)
- The Dorothy Skiff is a 130-year-old vessel built in the Inner Harbour. (single source)
- The Rainbow Row skiff-gig is possibly the only Royal Navy skiff-gig in existence. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Victoria Classic Boat Festival showcases historic vessels

The 47th Victoria Classic Boat Festival showcased over 50 historic vessels in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, celebrating regional maritime history through restored classic boats and museum fleets.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/victoria-classic-boat-festival-showcases-historic-vessels

### 2026-08-27: Victoria Classic Boat Festival returns for Labour Day weekend

The 47th annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival will feature up to 100 heritage vessels in the Inner Harbour over Labour Day weekend, including the debut of a 19th-century Royal Navy skiff-gig.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/victoria-music-scene-sees-festival-return-and-jazz-club-reopening

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Cite as: Victoria Classic Boat Festival. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/victoria-classic-boat-festival