Photo: Will Van Dorp

If you are near New York harbor this Sunday, swing by Manhattan’s Pier 84 (at W. 44th St.) on the Hudson River to catch the 26th Annual Great North River Tugboat Race and Competition, sponsored by the Working Harbor Committee. More than 15 tugboats are expected to participate. The festivities begin with a Parade of Tugs, near Pier 84, followed by a race, which runs from W. 70th St to Pier 84.  Following the race, there will be nose-to-nose tug pushing contests, and a line-throwing competition by tugboat crew members. There will also be a Popeye-inspired spinach-eating contest, a tattoo tournament, and an awards ceremony.

There are two ways to see the race — watch from around Pier 84, or watch the race, up close and personal from a Circle Line Spectator Boat. Pick up the Spectator Boat from Pier 83, West 43rd Street and Hudson River Park. Boarding begins at 10:15am. The trip lasts will be onboard from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $12 for children 3-12. Click here to buy tickets or to learn more.