Brightlingsea Regatta & Carnival

Brightlingsea buzzes when its Regatta, Carnival and Fairground weekend takes place on July 22-23. On the Saturday visitors will line the carnival route while the waterfront – where the procession terminates – will be a hive of activity with local sailing and watersports clubs provide varied programmes of entertainment. Popular clubs – including Colne Yacht Club, Brightlingsea Coastal Rowing Club and the Brightlingsea Sailing Club – will offer people the chance to get out on the water to try sailing, gig rowing and powerboating. Each will also have programmes of onshore and water-based entertainments, food, drinks and somewhere to sit and enjoy the day. ‘Movies’ is the theme for a Best Dressed Beach Hut competition along the promenade and, starting from the beach in front of Brightlingsea Sailing Club, the Brightlingsea Regatta Paddle Board Race raises funds for St Helena Hospice. A spectacular free firework display rounds off the day’s events. •www.brightlingsearegatta.com