Hosted this year by the Long Beach Boat and Ski Club, the 70th anniversary of “The World’s Greatest Ski Race” got underway Saturday as water skiers from all over the world came to Long Beach for the 62-mile race to Catalina Island and back, with its start and finish near the Queen Mary.

Viewing of the race included the decks of the Queen Mary, the walking path between the Maya Hotel and the Queen Mary, and the Shoreline Marina walking and bike path opposite the Queen Mary.