Highlights of the program will include:
-Tall ships forum – where you can meet the masters of the four tall ships at the festival and hear what it's like to sail on them
-Children's arts and crafts themed around Sindbad the Sailor
-Traditional maritime tool display and expert demonstrations of blacksmithing, ropework, caulking and sail making
-The exciting Quick and Dirty Boat Building Competition
-Heritage talks and presentations
-The famous, hotly contested Deckhand Line-throwing Contest
-Heritage vessel rides on Cockle Bay
-Giant model boat and marine artists displays
-Festive marketplace for all things nautical plus food stalls and live music
-On-site specialist advice with experts to answer all your boating questions.