Island Bay Festival Blessing of the Boats

Sun 8 Feb, 2pm, Island Bay Beach A cherished Island Bay tradition, the Blessing of the Boats is a colourful and deeply moving ceremony that honours the bay’s long and enduring connection to the sea. With its roots in Island Bay’s Italian fishing heritage, the blessing symbolises gratitude, protection, and hope, offering wishes of safe journeys…

Sun 8 Feb, 2pm, Island Bay Beach

A cherished Island Bay tradition, the Blessing of the Boats is a colourful and deeply moving ceremony that honours the bay’s long and enduring connection to the sea. With its roots in Island Bay’s Italian fishing heritage, the blessing symbolises gratitude, protection, and hope, offering wishes of safe journeys and good fortune for all who work and spend time on the water. Each year, locals and visitors gather along the shoreline to share in this unique coastal moment of reflection and celebration. See more

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