West Mersea Town Regatta – West Mersea Town Regatta

West Mersea Town Regatta
15th August 2026

Dinghy and MFOB Races Saturday 1st August 2026

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

IMPORTANT UPDATE – REGATTA FIREWORKS CANCELLED

The regatta committee has had to make the very difficult decision to cancel the fireworks this Saturday.

The whole country is facing drought conditions and water shortages, with fires breaking out everywhere. No risk assessment will cover letting off fireworks!!

I’m sure you will understand that everyone’s safety must come first.

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 & Dinghy/MFOB Races - 1st August 2026

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 race.

Smack, IRC and Cruiser Races - 15th August 2026

The Sailing Races start Regatta Day events.
The first start is at 1100 hrs with about 100 boats taking part, split into 6 different classes.

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

Watersports - 15th August 2026

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.