Convening between Essex and Suffolk, at the confluence of the rivers Stour and Orwell, the fleet will assemble near the Ganges Buoy at Shotley Spit. The parade will start at 14:00 on Saturday 18th June 2022 – High Water Harwich: 15:34 BST.

Participating boats will pass spectators at the following times:

Harwich Ha’penny Pier 14:30

Felixstowe Landguard Fort 15:00

Shotley Marina 15:30

Dispersing off Ha’penny Pier 16:00

To take part in the Parade of Boats, and receive further information and a special celebratory flag, please register your boat on the Festival of Suffolk website.

Please note that there are no planned activities apart from the parade, and shanty singers will not be performing.