Valle Gooch watches the boats during the parade of sail at the MS Harborfest Regatta in Portland Harbor on Saturday.

Boats ride the waves as they wait for the start of the race Saturday.

Boats decorated with flags sail through Portland Harbor before the first gun at the MS Harborfest Regatta on Saturday.

Sailors aboard the sailboat Neva, of Peaks Island, dress as pirates during the parade of sail.

Flags wave as boats in Portland Harbor await the first gun at the MS Harborfest Regatta. Sailors helped raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by participating in the harbor event.