The Everett Sail and Power Squadron, America’s Boating Club, is hosting a free to the public Boat Skills Festival on Opening Day, Saturday, May 5, from Noon to 4 pm on the dock adjacent to Port of Everett Marina’s Boxcar Park.

The event features 45-minute seminars starting each hour including: emergencies under way, crabbing and shrimping tips and techniques, galley provisioning and cooking on board, first aid, navigating the waters around Everett, boating safety for kids, and many more subjects of interest to both new and experienced boaters.

In addition, sign up for a free vessel safety check, watch Whidbey Island Sea Kayakers demonstrate safe kayaking techniques, participate in knot tying seminars taught by local Sea Scouts, enter to win free prizes donated by local sponsors, and enjoy refreshments from an on-site food truck.