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Brightlingsea Regatta 2nd & 3rd June Edme will be open to the public during the regatta from 10.30am - 4pm. Easily accessible from the Town Pontoon at Brightlingsea Hard. Tea and cake available while it lasts! Come and see us! Check out this website brightlingsearegatta.com 
Day Charters
Come for a day sail with us! We offer a unique experience relying on breathe of mother nature to create a truly memorable day out on the water. Edme has never had an engine We offer a delicious home cooked buffet lunch with cakes and refreshments served throughout the day. Our crew are friendly and encourage involvement if desired, welcoming questions. At the utmost we pride ourselves on the care and attention given to each individual onboard. Check out dates on our Calendar Rare Opportunity to come racing on Edme... This year we are offering a limited number of spaces on board Edme for this seasons races. Racing is extremely competitive and the crew keen to win.! See dates listed on the calendar page 
Photo by Den Phillips:
www.denphillipsphotos.co.uk
Edme on the BBC
Mary-Ann Ochota presenter of A Floating History of Britain chatting to Mate Droid during the Thames race
Skipper Andy Harman filmed during the exciting Thames Match last year
 Film crew keeping their balance as the wind picked up
The BBC were on board Edme last year filming for a new series called 'A Floating History of Britain'.  Edme attended last years Thames Sailing Barge Parade in London on 16th September. Check out the gallery for more photos
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Edme is having a birthday this year: she is 120 years old! Congratulations Edme! She was built by Cann's of Harwich in 1898 and named after the Edme Company of Mistley who are still trading today. Edme stands for English Diastatic Malt Extract. Edme is built of wood, mostly oak and has never had an engine At 80ft long, 18ft wide and drawing 2ft 10" she is an amazing ship to sail Why not join us to celebrate this special year. Memorable day sails, weekend parties or the unique experience of participating in annual East Coast Sailing Barge Races. Edme is a fantastic venue alongside the quay at the top of St Osyth Creek for that special event: birthday, anniversary or just family and friends getting together Edme can be found on Airbnb for a completely unique and genuinely eccentric space that is rich in history and character www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/19690588 Her home is at St Osyth Boatyard where a group of friends are her loving caretakers and have been sailing, holiday making and maintaining her for over 25 years email:janeharman909@gmail.com for more details 
Edme Leading the Way - photo courtesy of Nigel Pepper
Check out Nigel's website www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk
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