The grand opening ceremony of the Twin Sails Bridge, on Friday the 9th of March 2012, was watched by around 2,000 spectators. A flotilla of beautiful yachts passed through the bridge, including the Sunseeker charter yacht Predator 84, to commemorate the official opening of the new bridge.

Sunseeker superyacht Predator 84 at the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Twin Sails Bridge in Poole

Evening entertainment was provided for the crowds, including a musical accompaniment from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Her Royal Marines Collingwood band.

The buzzing atmosphere at the Opening Ceremony

Live music and street entertainment commenced later in the evening on the quayside, culminating in a grand finale fireworks display, which brought the celebrations to an end well into the night. The ceremony took place to mark the conclusion of a 40-year dream for a second Poole Harbour crossing.