Charlestown Harbour is staging its first ever Classic Sail Festival taking place in the Inner Harbour at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, from August 30 to September 1.  

Highlights will include the Parade of Sail as a fleet of classic ships sail into the harbour, a live broadcast from Pirate FM’s Johnny and Holly, and live music including the headline act ‘Mad Dog Mcrea’ – a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz and folk.

Rolf Munding, owner of Charlestown Harbour said: ‘The Festival is a real opportunity for us to celebrate traditional vessels as well as the Harbour itself. We have many ships booked to join us, including the likes of the lugger ‘Grayhound’. We really do think the Festival will be a great weekend for people of all ages to enjoy – we have everything from Shanty groups to pirates!’