The Maritime Festival - What a weekend!


Hartlepool Marina was proud to be part of the Maritime Festival. As in previous festivals we were asked by Hartlepool Borough Council to assist in the organisation of the water based activities and infrastructure. However this year the water side was to take on a major role. Firstly I would like to use Marina Mates to thank wholeheartedly those who helped make the festival the success it was.

West View Project Canoeing and raft racing
RNLI Mock rescue and safety cover at sea
Black Diamond Mock rescue and parade of craft
Coast Guard Drunken sailor and safety cover
Coast Watch Safety cover
Northumbria and Cleveland Police Safety & cover at sea
PD Teesport Safe navigation and berthing Endeavour
Tees and Hartlepool Yacht Club Organisation, sailing and jet skiing
Tommy and Dave Richardson Commentary and water skiing
Hartlepool Life Guards Mock rescue
Berth holders and visitors Parade of craft

In spite of the frequent showers and the odd squall [35 knots in Tees Bay on one occasion] the Endeavour and Shtandart were met by close to 75 vessels between Redcar and Hartlepool. Both the Captain of Endeavour and Captain of Shtandart were moved by the reception and equally impressed by the plethora of visitors on board their respective vessels once in port. As a consequence a positive image has been portrayed; this will help Tees Valley and Hartlepool Council to secure a stop over for the tall ships in 2005.