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'A massive success': Thousands turn out for historic festival in town
A fleet of historic sailing smacks will hit the waters off Lowestoft later this month as "a wonderful collection" of vessels descend on the east coast.
The red sails of traditionally rigged sailing smacks will illuminate the waters off Lowestoft as The Excelsior Trust hosts an international Smack Race on Saturday, July 30.
It's Mental Health Awareness week from 9th-15th May 2022 and in conjunction with National Historic Ships UK we are raising awareness of the positive impact engagement with historic vessels can have on wellbeing and mental health.
The Excelsior Trust is delighted to confirm that our 2022 Centenary Smack Race is going ahead. If you haven’t already registered to enter, please do as soon as possible. We would love to see you!
2021
We’ve made it through another year despite all the challenges!
Covid has had a profound impact on the sail training industry, and several unlucky organisations had to shut down temporarily.
A double honour has been bestowed upon sailing trawler Excelsior this week by Lowestoft Town Council. In its centenary year this much-loved historic ship and her locally based rescuer, John Wylson, have both been awarded ‘Freedom of The Town of Lowestoft’ in recognition of their activities. In Excelsior’s instance this is the first time the council has awarded a Freedom to something other than a person.
