This year we will be celebrating the 125 th Anniversary of the club with a Regatta on 22-23 June. The 2024 season will also see a change to the format of club racing from previous years with two further regattas in May and September, these regattas will complement the
traditional keelboat racing during Mersea Week. We are anticipating a good turnout for both Local Handicap and White Sail racing. The development of the joint racing programme in collaboration with our close neighbours the Dabchicks Sailing Club will also see a Sonata class series added to the racing programme; this series will see both clubs enter boats as part of an initiative to encourage younger sailors to get involve in keelboat racing. Away from racing, the ‘Cruising in Company’ group goes from strength to strength exploring the local rivers and beyond throughout the season. Building on the success of last year, the number of open day boats (affectionately known as ‘Chuggers’) has increased providing an alternative approach for those wishing to visit the local creeks and sailing clubs at a more relaxed pace.

Bryan Gasson – Rear Commodore Sailing