SEA BANGOR 2026: Tall Ships, Legends and Our NEXT Big Destination! ⛵

Join us as we explore the incredible Sea Bangor Festival 2026! From mouth-watering coastal food and live cooking demos to historic tall ships and military pipe bands, the Bangor seafront completely transforms into a massive maritime celebration. In this episode, Clare, Winter, and I take you on a full walkthrough of the promenade and the Eisenhower Pier, sharing the local vibes, rich history, and a sneak peek at our upcoming sailing adventure across the Irish Sea! If you enjoyed the festival vibes with us, don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to Sailing Marisa for more maritime adventures! ⛵ 🎪 FESTIVAL VENDORS & FOOD STALLS Paella by Tapias: Authentic paella with a local twist! Check them out: https://www.facebook.com/PaellaByTapias/ Simply Scampi: Clare's absolute favorite seaside comfort food. Blaeberry Farm: Famous for "The Gobbler" chip feast! Discover their farm shop: https://www.facebook.com/blaeberryfarmbangor/?locale=en_GB ⚓ MARITIME CHARITIES & ORGANIZATIONS RNLI Bangor: Supporting the brave lifesavers who keep our waters safe. Donate and support: https://rnli.org/ Safer Waters: The fantastic local volunteer charity providing safety boat cover: https://saferwaters.org/ Bangor Sea Cadets: Giving young people incredible maritime training and adventures: https://www.sea-cadets.org/bangor SERC (South Eastern Regional College): Organizers of the live cookery demo kitchen and the thrilling rowing race! Visit their culinary and hospitality team: https://www.serc.ac.uk/ 🚢 THE ROYAL NAVY & TALL SHIPS (FULL CIRCLE EXPEDITION) The Royal Navy: Represented by the crew of the HMS Bangor: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/ Turn to Starboard: The incredible charity coordinating the "Full Circle" Expedition using sailing for veteran rehabilitation: https://www.turntostarboard.co.uk/ Invictus Games Birmingham 2027: Supporting wounded and injured veterans on their journey: https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org/ The Tall Ships: Learn more about the stunning traditionally rigged ships, Pellew and Spirit of Falmouth. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome to Sea Bangor 2026! 1:05 The Historic Tower House (1637 Custom House) 1:25 Paella by Tapias (The Great Chorizo Debate!) 2:17 Simply Scampi & Blaeberry Farm Stalls 3:44 Spotting the Giant Kraken at the Harbor 4:07 Supporting the RNLI Shop & Lifeboats 4:48 Safer Waters & Bangor Sea Cadets 5:39 SERC Live Cooking Demo Kitchen 6:38 SERC Rowing Race & Marina Lockdown 7:46 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Pipes and Drums 9:45 Royal Navy Stand & HMS Bangor Update 10:20 Tall Ships Pellew & Spirit of Falmouth (Full Circle Expedition) 11:27 Remembering the Galeón Andalucía & Marina Reopens 13:25 History of the Eisenhower Pier (USS Quincy & D-Day) 14:13 Sea Shanties at the Pop-Up Kraken Bar 15:40 Next Destination: Heading to the Isle of Man! 🙏 SPECIAL CREDIT & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS A massive and heartfelt thank you to my collaborator Xavi Villanueva for his invaluable help and support 🤝 @konikoni123 🏷️ HASHTAGS #SeaBangor #SailingMarisa #TallShips #FullCircleExpedition #RoyalNavy #RNLI #InvictusGames #NorthernIreland #SailingVlog #IsleofMan #MaritimeFestival #ClassicBoats #SeaShanties Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuWfLVgIBL6JzolbRqefXw/join