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Sat. July 28
Sun. July 29
TIME
EVENT
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
BOAT RACES
Boats on the starting line at 1:30.
Course to be determined.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
CHRISTMAS LIGHT RIGGING
Let's pretty them up!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
AWARDS BANQUET
Race and other prizes, silent auction, guest speakers and presentations.
The Rusty Gull restaurant.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PARADE
Boats slowly navigate a circular course around the harbour perimeter.
TIME
EVENT
10:00 AM - NOON
WATER RESCUE DEMOS
Newfoundland Dogs rescuing people!
West Side Boat Launch ramp.

NOON
& 5PM
BOTH DAYS - WHISTLE BLOW
The boats will blow their horns sequentially after the Kennedy Whistle at noon and 5pm.

PUBLIC BOAT TOURS
Tour the 65' Canadian Coast Guard vessel Cove Isle. Tours of other private vessels solely at the discretion of their owners.

 
 
POINTS OF INTEREST

  • Marine & Rail Museum
    PARTY CENTRAL! The hub
    of the Tug Fest events, and where the Russel archives can be found. The boats will be lined up dockside
    in front of the museum.
    marinerail.com
    (519) 371-3333
     
  • Kelso Beach
    The home of the Annual
    Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival
    in August, Kelso's sandy beach offers great swimming, public washrooms and a large
    children's playground.
     
  • Owen Sound Marina
    Fuel & water for Tug Fest vessels. The Rusty Gull Restaurant will host the Awards Banquet for vessel crews. owensoundmarina.com
    519-371-3999
     
  • Georgian Yacht Club
    Sail vessels and any other vessels are welcomed to Tug Fest! The GYC will be participating in the evening Christmas Lights Parade.
    georgianyachtclub.on.ca
     
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