Dave Turner and mother Mary Meadows’ boat won first place at the Sail Past on Sunday, Dec. 3. They donated the prize money to KidSport Port Alberni. ELENA RARDON PHOTO

Dave Turner and mother Mary Meadows’ boat won first place at the Sail Past on Sunday, Dec. 3. They donated the prize money to KidSport Port Alberni. ELENA RARDON PHOTO

VIDEO: Sail Past lights up Harbour Quay

The 2017 Alberni Valley event lights up the harbour

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