Day schedule
High Tide 14:36
The Mersea RNLI boat will be visiting us (If they have no shouts)
Offshore & Inshore
10:30 - 11:00 Mini mud race
Adults and Children can participate with 2 races
From steps near Jolly Sailor pub clockwise to a marker, to another marker, and then back to steps. A hose will be available to wash off. NO jumping in the Lock.
**Shoes must be worn to race**
12:50 10min warning gun - Sailing races
13:25 Last class start - Sailing races
14:30 (approx) Inshore races (whilst we have water)
InShore Races to compete in:
*races will be run dependant on tide*
- Swimming race (open to everyone)
- Ladies Single Rowing (double oar)
- Ladies doubles rowing (single oar)
- Mixed Couples (single oar)
- Mens Sculling
- Mens single rowing (double oar)
- Mens double rowing (single oar)
- Veterans (over 60)
- Fun raft race (no boat parts , apart from oars or paddles.
(All dinghies to be ready and in the water for the races by 14:15)
(All home made rafts can be parked on the grass bank in front of The Jolly Sailor pub in the morning)
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Onshore Competitions
11:00 Cake Competition deadline
Location for entries - Competition tent on the Lock side field
12:00 Crabbing Competition
(All equipment is supplied for a donation)
Location - by the lock
15:30 Welly Wanging
- Adult Men's
- Adult Ladies
- Children
Location - Flag pole field across the lock
Other events
Caroline Coastal will be broadcasting live between 12 to 4pm and playing music throughout the day
10:00 BBQ opens
10:00 All stalls and kids area open
Stalls are located at: Basin Road, The Barn, Pub side carpark, Lock side field
11:00 & 14:00 Balloon & Magic entertainer (on kids field)
16:00 Raffle prize draw
(You will be contacted if you have won)
16:30 Greasy Pole Pillow Fight
Location - On the Lock
18:30 Prize giving in the Barn (behind Jolly Sailor Pub)
20:00 till late - DJ music & dancing in The Jolly Sailor pub
