- SeaIlfracombe is a project we've been involved with since its inception in 2009. Drawing on Ilfracombe's history as a fishing port, embarkation point and Victorian seaside holiday destination, SeaIlfracombe aims to be the most diverse Maritime Festival in the country - and so far we're achieving that, with:
- Food Trails (have your lunch in 4 different establishments) and Gourmet Restaurant Evenings.
- Enjoy a Maritime Party on board the Oldenburg alongside the quay.
- Try your hand at gig-rowing.
- Wander around the harbour - see the trawlers and smell the fish.
- Send the kids to a Pirate Disco or other children's activities.
- Cheer on the competitors in the second SeaIlfracombe Triathlon as they battle through the international standard cycling, swimming and running course.
- Relax, watching for Dolphins, Sharks and even Orcas from the top of Capstone Hill.
- Watch the RNLI rescue demonstration in the harbour.
- Have a guided tour of the Tunnels excavated by Welsh Miners to a private beach.
- Become a citizen of Nowhere Island - or just come and see this controversial piece of conceptual art, paid for by the Arts Council for Olympic Year with £500,000:00. It'll be anchored at Ilfracombe for SeaIlfracome. Make up your own mind as to the value!
- Enjoy sea-songs, maritime stories and shanties from local and national performers in concerts, quayside entertainment, meet-the-artist events and informal sing-along sessions.
- Take the kids on a guided Rockpool Ramble or visit the Ilfracombe Aquarium
- Join the Red Petticoats morris-dance team as they re-enact Betsy Gammon's successful attempts to scare off French Men-o-war by the use of red petticoats.
- Visit the Maritime-themed arts and crafts exhibition and fair at the Pavilion in the Landmark Theatre.
- Take a coastal voyage on board the Balmoral.
- and lots more to come - check out the website at www.seailfracombe.co.uk
- for more info on NowhereIsland, go to www.nowhereisland.org/about