Marina apartments - ideal for sailing enthusiasts

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.

1, 2 and 3 bedrooms

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.

Established, lively sailing community

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.

packed social calendar

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.

Essex Coast sailing clubs

sailing clubs

Sailing clubs include The Colne Yacht Club, Brightlingsea Sailing Club and North London Sailing Association with its new dinghy fleet.

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