BELLINGHAM EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Navigators’ Night: A Waterfront Gala to Keep Bellingham Bay’s Small Boats Sailing
A three-hour annual fundraising gala at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal featuring local food, drinks, storytelling and community fundraising to support fleet renewal.
Navigators’ Night: A Waterfront Gala to Keep Bellingham Bay’s Small Boats Sailing.
Raise the sails at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal for Navigators’ Night, the Community Boating Center’s annual fundraising gala — an evening of bites, drinks and storytelling that celebrates a season of community and stewardship and raises funds to renew the fleet so small-boat recreation on Bellingham Bay remains accessible.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Season of Community & Stewardship
An evening framed by the waterfront where the program reflects on the season’s accomplishments and gathers the community to look ahead together.
Fleet Renewal to Preserve Access
Proceeds from the night go toward renewing the fleet, a targeted effort to ensure continued access to small-boat recreation on Bellingham Bay.
Food, Drinks, Storytelling and a Raffle
Expect local bites and beverages paired with storytelling, a program element and a raffle—an evening built around community connection and fundraising.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
Set against the cruise-terminal waterfront, the three-hour gala begins with drinks and bites before moving into a brief program and fundraiser that stitches together personal stories, community milestones and a call to support fleet renewal—all wrapped up with a communal thank-you as the night concludes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening is right for — and who should check ahead.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The event runs for three hours; consult the evening timeline for start and end times.
Bring friends and an appetite for local food and drink; consider bringing a printed or digital ticket if required and any items noted by the operator.
The gala meets at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal—plan arrival and parking or transit accordingly.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is Navigators' Night?
Navigators’ Night is the Community Boating Center’s annual fundraising gala held at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal featuring food, drinks, storytelling and fundraising to support the organization.
How long is the event?
The gala is scheduled to last three hours.
What happens during the evening?
The evening begins with drinks and bites, moves into a program and fundraising segment, and closes with a thank-you and goodnight.
What is the purpose of the fundraiser?
Funds raised at Navigators’ Night go toward fleet renewal to help ensure access to small-boat recreation on Bellingham Bay.
Where is the event held?
The event is held at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal.