Some pictures from a very enjoyable weekend - the annual harbourside festival of music, poetry, prose and waterside events
Almost think you were in Paris......................
The Royal Navy Patrol boats proved a popular attraction
A couple of tall ships
One of the old dockside houses
a small boat show
One of these has been converted by the City council into a B and b but I couldn't find which one
maritime details...................
The old heritage of Bristol docks
For Dad..........
a reminder of his employment roots..........
Original GWR Dad!!
making your live-aboard stand out
A mug of tea and plenty of wood and varnish - what more is there to life?
Nick Park's take on Brunel?
competitors for the cardboard boat race
Rescuers for said race waiting by.....
Discussing tactics......sink or swim?
calm before the storm
getting the waiting crowds into a frenzy of anticipation................
the start.........a 1940's fire boat from WWII
will the cardboard cutter win?
Time spent out on the water is time never wasted................
A splendid sight...................
the junior cardboard boat event took an unexpected turn........literally...........
Almost ready, starting the count down
it was surprising how many sank on entry to the water..................!!
Valiant effort...........................
superb jet ski stunts from the British and European champion.......
250,000 visited Bristol harbour side over the weekend.......
salvage........I wonder what it is worth............
the most popular attraction on Saturday - the Newfoundland Dog rescue team.....awesome.......
standing by......just in case......
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