Brixham Heritage Regatta

rom the cliff tops of Battery Point, looking to the sea beyond Brixham harbour and the breakwater that shelters its waters could be seen the distinctive rust red sails of a traditional boat sailing west, . After a brisk walk down to the harbour and onto the breakwater, navigating through the meandering tourists, the red sailed Brixham trawler ketch had turned and was returning to the harbour entrance from where other classic boats were emerging to take part in the end of season Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta. They set their sails to the steady north easterly breeze that was gradually clearing the persistent gloom of the morning’s mist, they proceeded to perform a number of sail pasts for the benefit of those gathered near the lighthouse at the end of the break water before commencing on their course around the bay of Torbay.