ABP BARROW HOSTS MAJOR MARITIME FESTIVAL
Up to 100,000 people are expected to visit Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Barrow over the weekend of 12 and 13 June, as the port plays host to Barrow’s second maritime festival:“International Power & Glory 2004”.Attractions at the port will include visits from some of the world’s most prestigious Tall Ships and racing in the National and International Powerboating Championships, with over 60 boats competing in a number of classes.
Commenting on the event, Steven Young, Port Manager, ABP Barrow & Silloth, said:
““We are delighted to be hosting this event, which will be a showcase for some of the finest attractions in Cumbria.The first Maritime Festival, which we held in 2002, was immensely popular, and this year’s event looks set to be even more spectacular.
“The Port of Barrow has always been an integral part of the town, and events such as this – together with the current proposals for regenerating the waterside – show that the port is well placed to remain an integral part of the town's future for years to come.We are working closely with Barrow Borough Council to play a major role in the regeneration of Barrow, and visitors to the port will be able to walk on the recently opened dockside promenade.There are also plans to develop a new marina, business park and cruise-ship terminal at the port.”
This is the third year running that ABP has facilitated powerboat racing in its docks at the Port of Barrow.Ted Walsh, Commodore and Chairman of Racing of Windermere Motorboat Racing Club, said:
“Barrow is the best powerboat-racing venue in the country and one of the best venues in the world.The port offers excellent facilities for competitors, and – unlike most other venues – spectators can see the whole of the racecourse and watch all the action at close range.”
ABP Barrow hosted the town’s first Maritime Festival in its docks in 2002, with some 30,000 visitors to the port.This year, attractions will include a ‘Battle of Britain’ memorial flight featuring Spitfires and Lancaster Bombers, and displays from the RAF Marching Band and the British Jet Ski Display Team.Full details of the event are available on the website:www.internationalpowerandglory.co.uk
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