Our Sailing Trip Cancelled

Very sadly we were due to take a team of Essex University students sailing today (12^th June) but we have had to cancel due to the blustery conditions. Our sailboat was a Westerly Griffin - ideal for cruising in coastal waters.  

The trip to Rowhedge was a thank-you for the work done by some of our student team, especially for the content the team have added to the ABC website. The directory has been growing and we are going to be building-up that resource; even more in the autumn.

The planned trip was from Brightlingsea to Rowhedge, from which you can see the Essex University towers.

Saturday was the Rowhedge Regatta and some wonderful Filmography from Fiona Brown, shows the traditional Brightlingsea One Designs (BODs) in action.

The race back Saturday was robust. You can see the BOD’s reacting to some strong gusts in the sheltered waters at Rowhedge.  

I am very sorry once again to our fledgling yachties. It would have been hard work and very wet and it is better to start sailing in more gentle conditions.  

Thank you to the University Essex Community Sailing Club for offering to host us. Our next trip is to the Houses of Parliament… now what could possibly go wrong with that…?

Are you at Essex University, or thinking of becoming a student. Do register with the Student Union, VTeam. Our team are managed by Tomas Kasiulis who has done a fantastic job. Our VTeam students are gaining valuable work experience and training while we are endeavouring to open-up opportunities for students, to have new opportunities and gain life-skills.

'It's work Jim, but not as you know it....'  if we can borrow from Star Trek. 

If you fancy doing some good for society whilst sharpening your skills, we have the opportunity, if you have the motivation. 

Image: The Colne River. Essex University is in Wivenhoe Park. 

Film below: BOD's and Smacks racing to Rowhedge (Regatta) Courtesy Fiona Brown Communications & Event Management.