EUROPEAN MARITIME DAY
Cllr Dion, Portfolio for Transportation, the Environment and Local Economy is delighted to report that Poole has been successful in their bid to host European Maritime Day for 2017 over several days, to include a Conference, and a Maritime Festival to celebrate Poole’s Maritime Heritage on a scale never seen before.
This internationally important maritime event will provide jobs and a boost to the economy and will enhance leisure and relaxation opportunities bringing in thousands of visitors to Poole as well as influential people in the maritime sector. Hosting this event promises to showcase the town’s position amongst the maritime community across Europe.
Cllr Dion, explains: “This is a unique opportunity to show the world what we have to offer here in Poole. We want it to be a remarkable and memorable event with the Tall Ships, Flotillas, a Pageant, International shipping, Yacht and Power boat racing, interactive maritime events, nautical festivities and so much more”.