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10 // COASTWEEKEND.COM EVENTS SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9 Queen’s Luncheon Noon • Astoria Golf and Country Club Queen’s Coronation 6 p.m. • Free ($10 suggested donation) • Liberty Theatre THURSDAY, AUG. 10 Regatta Junior Parade 5:30 p.m. • Free • Downtown Astoria Movie night and BBQ in Warrenton 7 p.m. • Free • Warrenton City Park (next to Community Center) REGATTA HAVE FUN! PHOTO BY SCOTT DOCHERTY The Regatta Court, from left: Princess Sydney Ordway, Princess Rebecca Sprengeler, 2016 Queen Aubrey McMahan, Princess Mackenzie Strain and Princess Megan Postlewait Astoria Regatta celebrates 123rd year is the most fantastic thing about you.” ‘That’s a princess!’ By KAELIA NEAL COAST WEEKEND T he Astoria Regatta, a festival now in its 123rd year, is continuing its unique traditions — hence, this year’s theme: “Full Steam Ahead” — including an opening highlight: the Queen’s Coronation. On Wednesday, Aug. 9, Au- brey McMahan, the 2016 queen from Knappa, will pass her crown to one of four Regatta princesses. As Regatta Court mem- bers, the young women are constantly in the spotlight. And McMahan — the student Knappa High School has relied on to sing the National Anthem at sporting events — is used to being in the public eye. But when she joined Re- gatta, she said the attention became more frequent, and a reminder of the importance of personal responsibility, treating others with respect and main- taining one’s reputation. “It made me strive to be a better person,” McMahan said. “People know you’re a hard worker. It was about proving it to myself.” As advice for the future queen, McMahan said not to panic about being the center of attention; the community will support her. “Everyone who cares about Regatta cares about your well-being,” she said. “You are who you are, and that This year’s festival is a fi ve-day event beginning with the Queen’s Luncheon at noon Wednesday, Aug. 9, followed by the Queen’s Coronation at 6 p.m. “I think it’s going to be rewarding yet bittersweet when they announce the new queen,” McMahan said. Several signature events follow, including the Regatta Square, Admiral’s Reception, Grand Land Parade, Highwater Boat Parade, fi reworks show and Seamen’s Memorial. “My favorite is still the Seamen’s Memorial,” said U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Dan Travers, this year’s Regatta president, who has spoken at the memorial twice. “It’s a touching event.” Continued on Page 11 FRIDAY, AUG. 11 Gathering of past admirals and presidents Noon • $35/person • Patriot Hall, Clatsop Community College Seamen’s Memorial 3 p.m. • Free • Maritime Memorial Park Admirals Reception 5:30 p.m. • $20/person • The Barbey Center SATURDAY, AUG. 12 Portland Royal Rosarians Rose Planting 9 a.m. • Free • Lighthouse Park Regatta Square: BBQ, beer garden, live entertainment, kids fun zone 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Free • 12th Street and Duane Avenue, downtown Astoria Regatta Grand Land Parade Noon • Free • Downtown Astoria Sailboat Races 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Free • Astoria Yacht Club, West Mooring Basin Highwater Boat Parade 5:30 p.m. • Free • Astoria, Columbia River- front to West Basin Marina to Columbia River Maritime Museum Regatta Fireworks Show Dusk • Free • East Mooring Basin SUNDAY, AUG. 13 Sailboat Races 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Free • Astoria Yacht Club, West Mooring Basin Regatta Concert 3 p.m. • Free • Astoria High School Audito- rium