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Watching a race during Burnham Week is an exciting experience, as there is always a lot of activity on and off the water. Spectators can gather along the riverfront or on nearby hills to get a good view of the action, and there is often a festive atmosphere with food and drink vendors, music, and other entertainment.
As the boats start their races, there is a flurry of activity as they jockey for position, tacking and jibing to catch the best wind and gain an advantage over their competitors. The racing can be very close, with boats often crossing the finish line only a few seconds apart.
There is also a lot of activity on the water, with safety boats, race officials, and support crews all working to ensure that the races run smoothly and safely. The regatta is a great opportunity to see a wide variety of boats in action, from small dinghies to large keelboats, and to appreciate the skill and athleticism of the sailors as they navigate the course.
Overall, watching a race during Burnham Week is a thrilling and exhilarating experience, whether you are a seasoned sailing enthusiast or just a casual observer. It is a chance to witness some of the best sailors in the UK and beyond, as they compete in one of the oldest and most prestigious sailing events in the country.
"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain
How excited are you for this year's Burnham Week ???
This much ?
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Fingers crossed for glorious sun this summer !
Doesn't this photo just pop !!!🤩
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📣📣We are delighted to announce that Burnham Week 2023 is now OPEN for entries and we are very much looking forward to welcoming you all - previous and new competitors alike - to Burnham Week 2023.
Follow the link in our bio to sail straight to the entry page, click your fleet to access the relevant information and your race entry form !!
⭐Signing up before 1st August provides a fantastic opportunity to take advantage of the Early Bird entry fees too !!⭐
Racing is organised by Burnham Week on behalf of Burnham Sailing Club, Royal Burnham Yacht Club and Royal Corinthian Yacht Club. Members from the three clubs working together on the Race Committee to provide great courses, with starts at Pile House and the BSC.
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Looking forward to the great social events that are being planned by the club and businesses along the river.
Watch this space for more information !!
⭐⭐(Are you a small business that has plans for Burnham Week 2023 that you would like to share on our social pages? please get in touch in our messages)
We're continuing our nautical phrases series!
The courses set for Burnham Week can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the weather conditions, the type of boats racing, and the number of entries.
For smaller boats, the courses are usually set within the confines of the River Crouch, which provides sheltered waters and a challenging racecourse with strong tidal currents. For larger boats, the courses may extend out into the open sea, with longer legs and more challenging conditions.
Overall, the courses set for Burnham Week are designed to provide a range of challenging and exciting racing conditions for the competitors, while also showcasing the beauty and diversity of the local sailing area.
Burnham Week is an annual sailing regatta that takes place in the town of Burnham-on-Crouch, located on the east coast of England. The regatta has a long history, dating back to 1893, and it is one of the oldest sailing events in the country.
The event typically takes place over one week in late August or early September and attracts sailors from all over the UK and beyond. There are a variety of races held throughout the week, catering to different classes of boats and levels of experience. These races can range from short courses around the river mouth to longer coastal courses out to sea.
In addition to the sailing races, there are also a number of social events held during Burnham Week, including a regatta ball, a barbecue, and a prize-giving ceremony. These events provide an opportunity for sailors to come together and celebrate their achievements, as well as to enjoy the local hospitality and scenery.
Overall, Burnham Week is a highly regarded sailing event that attracts a wide range of participants and spectators. It offers an exciting and challenging racing experience, as well as a chance to meet and socialize with other sailors from around the world.
Dragon - A classic keelboat that is known for its elegant lines and competitive racing.
The regatta is open to boats of all sizes and classes, and the variety of boats on the water is one of the things that makes the event so exciting and enjoyable for sailors and spectators alike.
Finishing the month with some thought and reflection of the year so far and what's to come.
When will you be back out on the water ? or have you braved the cold waves already?
Sully suffers from a stutter,
simple syllables will clutter,
stalling speeches up on beaches,
like a sunken sailboat rudder.
Sully strains to say his phrases,
sickened by the sounds he raises,
strings of thoughts come out in knots,
he solves his sentences like mazes.
At night, he writes his thoughts instead
and sighs as they steadily rush from his head.
Written by Bo Burnham (Thought the surname was very fitting for this page)
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”
― Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows
We are looking forward to seeing how this year's polo shirts turn out ... do you know a young person with the skills to enter our design competition ?
Multihulls taking not the river at Burnham Week 2022!
Fingers crossed for bight and clear days of sailing this year !
" I fell asleep as a wave crashed,
Water from the sea of glass nipped
My toes. When I woke, the world
Seemed strange; The same yet
Smaller. Perhaps as a note in
A bottle; words written by small
Hands and sent off with wish
Of such grand adventures."
Imaginary Sailboat by Miranda Renea
You just can't help but smile at a view like this ! ☀️
☀️☀️☀️Say: "Cheese" ! ☀️☀️☀️
