my experience,is that Maritime festivals are not in decline.For the last two years I have been booked at Scarborough Sea Fest,the festival has been a major success,many people have gone to Scarborough ,who wouldnt otherwise.
I appeared many times at Lancaster Maritime festival,and saw the event mushroom,into one of the biggest easter attractions in the North West.
I understand that this year Lancaster was the quietest it has been for many years,and that businesses, Bed and Breakfasts,were complaining that the festival had gone to Glasson Dock,Glasson Dock was certainly packed to capacity.
well run maritime festivals like Lancaster have proved how popular they are.