Celebrating the opening of the Native Oyster Season at West Mersea, a fleet of Smacks, Bawleys & Bumkins will Dredge under sail

Event: www.mersearegatta.org.uk/dredgingmatch

Match starts 11am – finish around 1pm.
OFF SEAVIEW AVENUE, WEST MERSEA
followed by the Weigh-in and Prizegiving at 1400 hrs at
THE PACKING SHED, THORNFLEET, WEST MERSEA
Casting of first dredge by the Mayor of Mersea

An Oyster Opening Competition will also take place at the Packing Shed.

Email contact is:  merseadredgingmatch@gmail.com

See story and report in Classic Sailor:   HERE