Heybridge Basin Meet – 1st and 2nd July '06
Heybridge Basin Meet – 1st and 2nd July '06
This was a very successful Stella weekend organised by Trevor Spero; no racing, but loads of champagne, strawberries and jams (courtesy of Wilkins of Tiptree) and a chance for a new sailing experience in very tidal restricted waters!

Nine boats attended, plus the crew of La Vie en Rose. Those attending were Polaris, Persephone, Sea Aster, Vrenny, Esrella, Lucia, Blue Streak, Lyra and Denebola.

Each owner brought a cake and great socialising took place on the boats and in the Old Ship where supper was enjoyed by all.

Trevor Spero took a great number of photos; I've chosen the following, but let me know if there are others you would like to see as well.

Paul Tattersall - Stella Website manager.

Polaris and Lucia arrived early and anchored outside the Heybridge Lock

Sea Aster awaiting lock opening

Lucia leads the fleet into the lock

All boats locked in and ready to pass into the canal

Other boats follow

Nice to see Estrella and family!

Front row - Blue Streak, Sea Aster, Vrenny

Estrella

Persephone coming out of lock (lock house behind)

All boats rafted up in three rows alongside the gardens ready for champagne reception.

Estrella and Vrenny in front of lock house.

Trevor Spero serving the iced champagne with wife Sue in background who prepared strawberries, scones and jam for Stella fleet.

Sunday morning departure at 5:30 am.(Vrenny)

Persephone, Blue Streak and Vrenny.

Persephone and Blue Streak.
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