FIREWORKS lit up the skies over the River Crouch as Burnham Week 2016 came to an end.

The annual sailing regatta finished on Saturday with a host of racing.

The Burnham Week prize giving ceremony took place at Crouch Yacht Club with mayor Ron Pratt presenting the Town Cup to Team Amazon.

David Smith, Commodore at Crouch Yacht Club and Jo Barker Chairman Joint Clubs Committee presented the remaining trophies.

Across the week nearly £2,000 was raised for the Essex Air Ambulance through the sale of Burnham Week polo shirts.

Burnham Week has been running for 124 years and marks the end of the sailing season.

Edwin Buckley, principal race officer, said 2016 will go down in the history books as one of the best Burnham Weeks yet.

He said: “I have been involved in this regatta for many years and never can I remember so many Champagne sailing days with sunshine and good breeze every single day.

“There has been a real buzz around town and so much enthusiasm.

“We are now looking forward to next year’s grand 125th anniversary event. Dates are already in place, and plans are underway with the hope of welcoming a spirit of tradition class and any other class that wants to be part of this historic event.”

For results, and further event information, visit: http://www.burnhamweek.com