West Mersea Town Regatta - Cobmarsh Marathon

..........WEST MERSEA
.......TOWN REGATTA
......Cobmarsh Marathon 2008
................Saturday 9th August

The Cobmarsh Marathon is a pair-oared Rowing Race in Smacks' Boats not exceeding 14ft. The start is by Ted Woolf's Shed on Coast Road, and is open for anyone to enter on the day.

The main race is then followed by various other 'light hearted' races suitable for any type of rowing boat.

There are usually a large number of spectators for this event who watch from the grass bank.

Full details of all times and races may be found in the Regatta Programme.

2007 COBMARSH REPORT AND PICTURES A stiff southwesterly breeze and a strong flood tide gave quite tough conditions for the competitors on the outward leg of the Cobmarsh Island Marathon, with choppy water as they rounded the Southern tip of the Island. Reuben Frost and Kevin Wood won the Stephen Aitken Cup for the 1st wooden boat home while Steve Johnson and Steve Cottis won the George Stoker Memorial Trophy for 1st fibreglass boat home.

All events were well supported and a large crowd of spectators watched from Ted Woolf's quay. The under 16s Sculling Match for the Don Mole Plate was hotly contested between Zak Frost, Jessie Hewes and Sam Dow, with Sam Dow gaining victory. The Sailing Punts had the final race of the day with a 3 lap course and Rob Lee taking line honours.

Once again an enjoyable afternoon for a unique local event which was rounded off by the evening prizegiving, food and dancing in Peter Clarke's shed. Many thanks to Clive Pickering and his volunteer bar staff.

See RESULTS page for the results of all races.

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