Registration for Seafair Haven 2010 now open!
Calling all traditional boating enthusiasts - Seafair Haven 2010 is now open for registrations!
Milford Haven Port Authority is hosting the third Seafair Haven on 3-10 July 2010 and is looking for traditional and classic vessels to come and celebrate the magnificent Milford Haven Waterway.
The festival runs on alternate years to the well-established Semaine du Golfe festival in the Morbihan, Brittany. In 2010, the festival will play host to a variety of traditional and classic vessels from Sail and Oar to Old Gaffer, Classic Yacht to Small Tall Ship, in celebration of Pembrokeshire's maritime heritage.
As in previous years, crew will be hosted and entertained at shore-side ports and hamlets around the waterway, making it a truly community integrating experience.
Coordinator, John Arcus commented; "Seafair is growing into an international festival that embodies and keeps alive timeless maritime traditions. The week long programme for crews has a blend of seamanship, camaraderie and exploration; mixed in with good food, entertainment and Welsh hospitality.
We have already received registrations from both previous and new participants and are pleased with the quality of vessels which have been lovingly restored and maintained.
The Festival opens on Sunday 4 July with a Public Day at Milford Docks where crews will have opportunities to display their vessels. The celebrations culminate with a Parade of Sail for all the vessels on Saturday 10 July."
Boat owners interested in taking part are being urged to register their vessel, at www.seafairhaven.org.uk as soon as possible.
Applications will be acknowledged and reviewed and acceptances sent out promptly. Owners receiving an acceptance will be guaranteed entry to the event.
The closing date for all applications is the 31st of March 2010.
This project has received funding through the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013 which is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
For more information please contact
Aimee Walsh/Warren Carr
Quadrant Media & Communications Ltd
Tel: 02920 694900
Email: aimee.walsh@quadrant.uk.com
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