SeaBritain2005

 SeaBritain 2005 is a national maritime celebration on a grand scale. With festivities and events throughout 2005 and beyond, SeaBritain 2005 celebrates the ways in which the sea touches all of our lives. Whether you live in a coastal town, the most landlocked part of the country, or somewhere in-between – everyone can get involved.

At its heart is the Trafalgar Festival 2005, year-round celebrations of Nelson's finest and last hour, encompassing the Trafalgar Weekend of 21–23 October 2005.

Partners and supporters

Many partners and supporters are joining to make SeaBritain 2005 a celebration to remember. Current partners include:

• VisitBritain
• National Maritime Museum
  Royal Navy
• Official Nelson Commemorations Committee
• The National Trust
• The Chamber of Shipping
• The Baltic Exchange
• English Heritage
• Seatrade
• Lloyd's Register
• The Marine Society
  Sea Cadets
• Royal Yachting Association
• WWF-UK
• SeaVision UK
• Trinity House
• International Festival of the Sea
• Department for Culture, Media and Sport

SeaBritain 2005 events

2005 will be an exciting year. In addition to the sailing regattas and seaside events for which Britain is renowned, Portsmouth will host the International Festival of the Sea, 30 June–3 July 2005. There are other major maritime events being planned on Merseyside, the River Medway and NewcastleGateshead will be the only UK venue hosting the world-class Tall Ships Race 25–28 July 2005. London is planning to celebrate its unique maritime heritage by promoting the River Thames to visitors and Londoners alike.

The Steering Group is led by David Quarmby CBE, former Chairman of the British Tourist Authority.

SeaBritain 2005 is under the gracious Royal patronage of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. HRH The Duke of York is to be patron of The Trafalgar Festival 2005.