Southend-on-Sea Sailing Barge Match 2011


NEWS: Film show of the 2011 Barge Race Friday 9th September 8pm at the Alexandra Yacht Club, Clifton Terrace, Southend. Admission Free. Details

Photo of Sailing barge Marjorie in a Southend Barge MatchSunday August 28th 2011

For the first time, the race was held on the Sunday of the Bank Holiday Weekend this year.
Racing started at 11 am with the B and C classes starting together at 1100 with the Class A bowsprit barges starting at 1115. The Deputy Major of Southend-on-Sea officiated with the starting signals.

Participating barges:

Class A:
Adieu
Edme
Marjorie

Class B:
Edith May
Melissa

Class C:
Lady of the Lea

Results

 

Blogs:
Dick Durham 2011
Edith May 2011

Creeksailor 2010

Flickr:
Andrew Areaoff photos 2009

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to everyone for their contributions to this exciting event.

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