Geoff,
I'm crewing all day Saturday, but we intend to tie up at Admiralty Steps some time Saturday afternoon for a couple of hours so a short visit may be poss. Tides crucial.
Living in Hull all I have seen in advance about any shanty festival this weekend is rumour and hearsay from Osson and Les. You'd think the council could advertise it in their own publications if nothing else! They haven't even told the local media.
I disagree about previous years. Last year's and the 4 or 5 years before were advertised both locally, nationally and internationally well in advance. This year, bugger all!
Last year all of the coinciding festivals were absolutely brilliant, especially the French Fire thing. It did wonders for local pride and the local economy. I'm not holding my breath this year. Hopefully those who come to see the Clippers back in will notice there is some singing going on.