| September 2008 - Regatta Report by
Chairman Richard Barnard
After several years of sunshine, this year suffered the same poor weather that affected so many events this summer. After a bright and windy start to the day, the clouds soon built up and by the time the yachts and smacks were starting their races at Brightlingsea, the first rain drops were falling in an increasingly gusty and unpleasant wind.
Our thanks go to all who helped organise this community event, and to those who helped sponsor it, especially the Hervey Benham Trust, who support the Smack Race. Thanks also to the Sailing Club, whose premises, safety boat and practical help is vital to the regatta.
Some results are below and the date of the Town Regatta next year is: Saturday 27th June 2009
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The
Quayside spectators braved the weather until mid-afternoon, but numbers
inevitably tailed off after the water events had finished. The spectacle
of the Sae
Wylfing – a half-size replica of the Anglo-Saxon longship found
at Sutton Hoo – was much appreciated as she rowed and sailed past the
Quay. The arrival, under sail, of the Thames Barge Reminder
was also thoroughly appreciated as she sailed majestically through the
Barrier and past the Quay. The rowing and sailing races were successful
and the Pub Shovel Race brought its usual mayhem and hilarity to the
Regatta!