Boats of all shapes and sizes take part in the Southend Nore Race

© Graeme Sweeney Southend Nore Race 2006 at Benfleet Yacht Club
Today the Nore Race is one of the largest yacht races on the east coast of the UK, with boats of all shapes and sizes ranging from small single handed dinghies, classic traditional working sailboats to out and out racing yachts.