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A place where everything seems a little larger than life, The Waterfront is a must-see for boat enthusiasts of all ages.
Sitting elegantly and commanding a dramatic presence, the two largest Tall Ships at this years event will be berthed here.
The Phoenix
A movie star in the Tall Ship world, The Phoenix is a firm festival favourite and the cover star of this years programme.
Irene
Making its debut at the festival, we are thrilled to welcome Tall Ship Irene. Built in 1907, Irene has seen many dramatic adventures sailing the Atlantic Ocean transporting Olive oil, coffee and cocoa as part of the 'New Dawn Traders' to working as a charter vessel in the Caribbean.
Brocklebank
The Brocklebank Tugboat, built in 1965, will also welcome guests aboard to hear about the mechanics and fascinating history of this hardworking vessel. The vessel's guardians are a bunch of charming sailors - now retired - who are an event in their own right! Dave and his team are bringing a Morse Code machine with workshops for any interested code breakers out there!
In addtion to the ships above we also plan to feature several navy boats at the jetty. All of the above vessels will provide daily tours from 12noon until 8pm latest. Times will be staggered to accommodate breaks and ensure several boats can be visited at any one time. No booking necessary - come and queue on arrival.
