Diary Date - Clacton Air Show 27 & 28 August 2009

[Vamoose]

We went last year & anchored offshore along with over 100 other boats and had a stunning view of the display.. All the crowd pullers, Red Arrows, Battle of Britain Flight Typhoon etc etc were there last year and assume they will be back again this year

Highly recomended - providing its calm (ish ) Its a great day out.

Clicky

 

[Mudhook]

Any idea what time the flying starts and finishes? Are there any restrictions on anchoring?

Regards, Mudhook

 

[Vamoose]

I think the display starts early PM but check the Clacton Air Show Website for exact timings.

Yes there are restrictions on anchoring . A trot of buoys is laid about .5 mile offshore and you are not allowed inside of that line.. If you do a Police launch zooms out and moves you on. Its only worth going by boat if reasnobly calm and you can lay comfortably at anchor.

The display is supposed to take place between you and the beach , but in effect a lot of them stray right over the top of the anchored boats so its very spectacular (& noisy)

 

[Cobra]

2009 Show Details here http://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/TendringDC/Leisure/ClactonAirShow2009.htm

Looks like flying is from 11.00 to 17.00 both days.

Also seems that both the Battle of Britain flight AND the Red Arrows are out to play BOTH days!