St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival 2015

London’s biggest celebration of historic and traditional boats

Central London’s only marina, St Katharine Docks, will again host its annual celebration of beautiful classic boats this September with a display of 40 sail and power vessels, alongside a range of waterside attractions.
A fun day out for all the family, the event will provide Londoners with an insight into the joy and excitement of boating from a bygone era and is a key part of the Totally Thames celebration, a month-long season of river-related events taking place along the 42-mile London stretch of the Thames.

Taking place over the weekend of 12th and 13th September 2015 (1-5pm), the St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival will provide an opportunity for visitors to chat to the boat owners and even get on board.

Other highlights include a wide range of leading waterside restaurants - including Tom’s Kitchen, Bravas Tapas and White Mulberries - a national maritime museum gallery exhibition, food and river related stalls and live music from the National Youth Jazz Orchestra Academy, the sea shanty singers and the Dutch Marine Rowing Band.

Last year more than 45 classic boats from across the country participated in the event, including several Dunkirk Little Ships, a number of privately commissioned and owned boats, historic working vessels and the historic wooden Thames sailing barge Cambria which is returning again in 2015, after attracting 3,000 visitors last year.

Vessel owners and representatives interested in participating in The St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival 2015 are invited to register their interest by emailing: [email protected]

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