Peel's Traditional Boat Festival gets underway this afternoon (Friday) with more visitors expected than ever before.
This weekend marks the 20th anniversary of the event and around 50 boats are taking part.
To enter, vessels have to either be made entirely of wood or have at least one four-sided sail and sizes range from nine-52 ft long this year.
Chairman Mike Clark says it gives the enthusiasts a chance to share notes:
MGP rider suffered 'neck and chest injuries' following crash in practice
Mauro Poncini fatally injured at Cruickshanks Corner
Inquest opens into death of local MGP rider
Sam Naughton fatally injured in incident at Doran's Bend
53 babies born on Island in August
Two sets of twins born at Noble's Hospital
Help give Buddy the best chance of a comfortable future
ManxSPCA launch fundraiser for dog who needs surgery
