West Mersea Town Regatta
21st August 2027

Dinghy and MFOB Races Sunday 8th August 2027

West Mersea Town Regatta takes place on Mersea Island in Essex, and has been running since 1838

Although it is usually held near to Mersea Week, it is independent and entirely self-financed

The 2027 Town Regatta will be on 21st August and the Cobmarsh Marathon on 7th August
Dinghy and MFOB races will be on Sunday 8th August

The Town Regatta is run by a hard working voluntary committee who are always keen to welcome new members

If you would like to help run this long established local event, please contact any committee member or email: wmtownregatta@gmail.com

PLEASE DONATE HERE TO HELP FUND YOUR REGATTA

Cobmarsh Marathon 7th August - Dinghy/MFOB Races - 8th August 2027

The Cobmarsh Marathon and Dinghy Races take place before the main Regatta. The main Cobmarsh event is a pair-oared Rowing Race around Cobmarsh Island, followed by several more light-hearted rowing races on Saturday 7th August.

Dinghy and MFOB races are on Sunday 8th August.

Smack, IRC and Cruiser Races - 21st August 2027

The Sailing Races start Regatta Day events.
The first start is at 1100 hrs with about 100 boats taking part, split into different classes.

Prizegiving is by the Town Hard outside the old Lifeboat station at 7.30 pm.

Watersports - 21st August 2027

Watersports events get underway in the early afternoon, with a variety of Rowing Races, an Outboard Motor Balloon Race, a Swimming Race and the ever popular final event is ‘Walking The Greasy Pole’ which is rigged over the side of the Thames Barge Committee Boat.
Entries for the Watersports are free and pre-entry is not required – just be on the start line!

Entries for the Greasy Pole event must pre-register at the signing-on tent.

Prizegiving is by the Town Hard outside the old Lifeboat station at 7.30 pm.