Sciencegeek and Salsa, I can't answer your questions. As I recall from two years ago, links to the Avery Point campus map appeared on Mystic Seaport's website shortly before the festival. Salsa, about the Chantey Blast in MA, you might want to contact the seaport via its website or contact Geoff Kauffman via his website.

A few weeks ago I went to a meeting of my YMCA's book club which meets in an assisted living home so that residents can participate. Midway through our meeting I could hear someone singing songs for St. Patrick's Day. It was Marc Bernier who often shows up at Mystic. I asked if he will be there this year for the Sea Music Festival and he said yes. He's not listed as a performer, but I hope to hear him at the pub sings.