Great activities on the water, on both coasts, this Labor Day weekend. In San Diego, the annual Festival of Sail began yesterday with a Parade of Sail and continues through Monday with lots of great activities. as described by San Diego Magazine, “Festival of Sail is the LARGEST Tall Ship festival on the west coast and is hosted at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, transforming the North Embarcadero into a nautical theme park for 4 adventure filled days.” Click here to learn more.

On the banks of the Hudson River in New York City, the Working Harbor Committee is sponsoring the 21st Annual Great North River Tug Boat Race and Competition on Labor Day, September 2.   A Parade of Tugs passes by Pier 84 at 10:00 AM with the race starting at 10:30.  Click here to learn more.