Heybridge Basin (Cannibal Island)

A Report in the 'Essex County Chronicle September the 2nd 1892

Maldon and Heybridge Basin Regatta. Held in pouring rain, most of the spectators abandoned their positions of vantage for ones of cover. All boats were emptied barring the Committee one, and one youth who played 'Home Sweet Home' on his tin whistle to them. The company aboard the Committee Boat the 'Violet', kindly lent by Mr E.A.Bentall. The player, the tune, and the whole situation was ludicrously melancholy.

Misc's Regatta Pictures

(above) the spectators.

(above and below) the spectators and the 'Inshore Events' Control Tower.

(above) four members of the Clark family with a prime viewing place.

(above) more spectators on another year

(above) a good viewing place for inshore events on the other side of the lock entrance. Julian Plummer is second from the outer end sitting on the wall.

(above) Peter Brookes in a jubilant wining mood.

(above) Adrian and Judy Robinson, 'Inshore' events starters waiting for competitors to get organised.

(above) L to R, Stewart Tolfrey and Peter Brookes take a break.

(above) Waiting for the start of the 'Mens Singles Rowing'.

(above) Christine Brookes ready for the 'Womens Singles Rowing'.

(above) L to R. Tracy Card, Peter & Christine Brookes.

(above) Ben Woodcraft & Peter Brookes making sure they win the 'Mens Doubles Rowing'.

(above) A great finish to the 'Inshore Events' the 'Soot and Flour Fight'.