The sailing regattas of summer are an annual event met with great enthuiasm by English sailors–men and women. The tradition continues starting this week on the East Coast of England in Burnham-on-Crouch, from Saturday August 25, through Saturday the 1st of September. It’s Burnham Week 2012.
The boats stand ready for race week in Burnham. Photo by me.
I know My Beloved Brit would love to be there, but this year he’ll have to be content to follow his mates on the internet.
Burnham was quiet when we there in June, but next week it will be a mad house. Photo by me.
He’s already been in touch with the line up from his yacht club, The Crouch, always steely competitors.
That is the Crouch Yacht Club on the far left (with the flag pole) facing the river, and the seawall of Burnham-on-Crouch beyond. Photo by me.
There are 21 categories for the different fleets, but entries so far are lighter than when he sailed them in “his youth”. The combination of a tough economy, and lack of available crew has cut the number of boats entering for the full week, but not the spirit of the sailors and spectators.
The “race box” on the top floor of the Burnham Sailing Club. A committee member sits up here to sound the horns, check the times and be in contact with the racers. The Crouch Yacht Club is right next to it on the sea wall. Photo by me
Let the races begin!
Inn Spirit is a worthy competitor for Burnham Week, and one of several boats My Beloved Brits will be following next week. Photo by me
Hi Pat,
Michael would,nt be happy with the weather we,re having at the moment, he,s better off where he is watching it on his lap top. jac x