Swale Smack & Barge Match

Approximate times of tides on 10 August will be 0445 and 1645, with Hollowshore accessible by water between about 0145 to 0745 and 1345 to 1945.

In turn, this will mean an early start and finish, with knock-on effects on timings of pre-match Briefing, Prizegiving and celebrations.

Unfortunately, this change has been forced on us by the (very late in the day) selection of dates for Mersea Week and Mersea Town Regatta, which would prevent most of the Smacks and Bawleys, which we are always most keen should also take part in the Swale Match, not being able to do so on our previously advised date.