Wivenhoe One Design dinghies racing.
John Collins
The Smack Race finished rather late in the afternoon; Mary CK252 sails home in sparkling ripples. The Mary was built at Brightlingsea in 1900.
The big steel spritsail barge Wyvenhoe was completed in 1898 by Forrestt & Son. Seen from the ferry, she is moored less then 50 metres from her birthplace. She is nearly 80 gross register tons, and 82 feet in length.
John Collins
Vessels moored at West Quay. Second from the camera is the big steel barge Wyvenhoe.
Jan Ward (Nottage Maritime Institute)
Close up of the Wyvenhoe's deck.
Jan Ward (Nottage Maritime Institute)
Bunting out over the Dry Dock.
John Collins
In 2004 there was also a mini-regatta in the Dry Dock.
John Collins
The "Pram" Race, has been a traditional starter for Wivenhoe Regattas.
Jan Ward (Nottage Maritime Institute)
Musicians outside The Rose and Crown pub on the Quay. entertain the Regatta goers.
Jan Ward (Nottage Maritime Institute)
Mr Punch made his usual visit, bringing his Professor along too.
Jan Ward (Nottage Maritime Institute)
This page was added on 22/03/2015.
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