The ever-popular Boaters Fair will once again be held at Waterfront Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 2.

Watery fun is an integral part of life on Bainbridge, and ensuring island aquatic aficionados are aware of the safety regulations and all of the facilities, programs and services available to them here is the main tenet behind the annual Boater’s Fair.

Organized once more by Harbormaster Tami Allen, the day’s free festivities run the gamut from educational displays and demos, to hands-on games and challenges.

The offerings include:

Join the Coast Guard Auxiliary boating safety booths to learn knot-tying, cruise planning, vessel inspections and kids activities, a small boat auction and nautical stuff swap meet, an old sail donation (benefiting the RESAIL Project), a free hands-on preview by Bainbridge Island Rowing, the chance to discover scuba and kayaking with Exotic Aquatics, learn to rig with the best high school sailors around, meet the board of the Poulsbo Maritime Museum to hear about their projects, learn about all the parks department aquatic programs on Bainbridge Island, meet the local ham radio club, come aboard a 45-foot Coast Guard Cutter, watch a live helicopter rescue, and try your hand at the heaving lines and hauling away with Kitsap Maritime Heritage Foundation.

Guests can also visit the Bainbridge Island Police Department’s 33-foot safe boat “Marine 8” and welcome her little sister, “Marine 11.” Visitors can also check out the 26-foot Suquamish Tribe Fisheries boat and meet the dive team. Bainbridge city officials will also be on hand to share updates on the city dock improvements, marine water quality and volunteer programs.

Visit bainbridgewa.gov/683/Boaters-Fair for more information.