Published: August 3rd, 2007
Crowds line Burnham seafront for illuminated yachts sail-past

An impressive fireworks display and sail-by of illuminated yachts attracted a crowd of more than 3,000 people to Burnham-On-Sea's Esplanade on Friday evening (August 3rd).

The display involved 23 yachts from Burnham Sailing Club, all of which were lit up with colourful lights.

Big crowds lined the seafront - several people deep in places - to watch the spectacle, which was held as part of Burnham's nine-day regatta week.

This year, fireworks were included in the event for the first time, thanks to a donation from Burnham Sailing Club. Several bursts of bright firework lit up the skies around the southern end of The Esplanade, as pictured here.

Organiser John Clist told Burnham-On-Sea.com he was delighted with how the event had gone.

"We had a slight delay at the start because the Arco Dart dredger came through the bay slightly later than expected, but apart from that everything went very well and everyone had a great time."

"The fireworks looked superb both from the water and the seafront too. I applaud all those yacht owners who took part for their help - it was a great display."

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