If you are looking for a property to use as a base for sailing the Essex coast, visit the Waterside Marina at Brightlingsea. This attractive private marina development is at the heart of a bustling sailing community.
Choose from a range of contemporary 3-storey houses and 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments available from £180,995, apartments with direct water views from £219,995. Some properties also come with the option to reserve your own private mooring (subject to availability).
Brightlingsea is a non-commercial seaside resort from where you can enjoy the beautiful and quiet surroundings of the east coast waterways, including some pretty superb sunsets.
Whether you’re a seasoned yachtsman or complete novice Brightlingsea has what you need to make the most of living by the sea. You can charter a luxury cruising yacht and a hi spec fishing boat, take a ferry across to nearby Point Clear and East Mersea or simply enjoy the many comings and goings to the marina.
Brightlingsea has a strong sailing heritage that is as alive today as it ever has been. The sailing calendar is packed with events across the year including a very well attended boat show, the Pyefleet Regatta.
The restoration and racing of smacks and a harbour that can accommodate nearly 500 boats varying in size from 14 to 40 feet. Visitors are made very welcome by local sailing clubs and a water taxi operates to bring yachts people ashore.
Sailing clubs include The Colne Yacht Club, Brightlingsea Sailing Club and North London Sailing Association with its new dinghy fleet.