Batala Bristol - Samba Drumming on the MV Balmoral

30 or more drummers beating out Samba rhythms from from the deck of the iconic Bristol passenger ship the MV Balmoral, (aka the people's liner) moored in the Harbour. Loud drumming announces the arrival of model yachts on a barge and the start of the Young Shipwrights Boat Race on the water and then the start of the Cardboard Boat Race. These events on the water are run by the ship MV Balmoral and My Future My Choice. Refreshments and fully stocked bar available onboard the MV Balmoral come aboard after the races to meet some of the competitors and find out how the model boats are made.