:: Storm Clouds - Walton ::
It was a very dramatic storm cloud effect over the holiday town of Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex on Sunday afternoon.
:: Harwich Sea Festival ::
On Sunday July 27, 2008, Harwich & Dovercourt Rotary Club organised the annual Harwich Sea Festival.
There was a number of displays during the day including The Harwich Pipe Band, a Jazz Band and Newfoundland Dog Sea Rescue. The Felixstowe based Tug Shotley displayed its fire fighting and sea skills.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Harwich attended the Sea Festival. During the day they presented a cheque to Capt. Rod Shaw of the Harwich RNLI.
Had the good company of Greymist - please take time to look at his pictures - http://www.pbase.com/greymist/sea_festival
:: Maldon, Essex ::
Maldon runs alongside the River Blackwater in Essex, and is the home of several old Thames Barges. They can be seen sailing along the River Blackwater and on the Essex Coastline most weekends.
I was lucky enough to spend three days on Pudge last year, she is also based at Maldon. We sailed her in one of the barge races that regularly take place off the Essex Coast. These skippers are very competitive, and there is some very close racing.
See my Gallery: http://www.pbase.com/jonpaul/thames_barge_pudge
:: Sailing In Harwich Harbour ::
With a strong wind blowing, this sailing yacht had great fun in Harwich Harbour - so did I photographing it!
:: Zhen Hua 19 - Crane Barge ::
On Sunday 20th July the Crane Barge Zhen Hua 19 arrived at Felixstowe to deliver two new cranes for The Port. The Ship had sailed from Rio Grande. After the cranes have been unloaded onto the quay, the ship will sail to Shanghai.
:: The Port Of Felixstowe & Harwich ::
A typical working day in the Port of Harwich and Felisxtowe. This stretch of water also handles shipping going to Harwich International Port which includes Cruise Ships, passenger ferries and freight ships. There are also some small cargo ship passing Harwich International Port, heading for Mistley Quay.
