This week we're launching our 'Be The 200' campaign to raise awareness of our Patreon page and encourage people to sign up and help maintain these National Historic Ships. 200 is a key number for us, we've worked out that with 200 patrons we can successfully; Ensure the fixed costs of maintaining the Sailing Barge 'Edith …
Traditionally the closing race of the season, the Colne Barge Match always provides a great spectacle as smacks and barges compete for the honours. The day begins early from the town of Brightlingsea, with a trip in the barge boat to the barge at anchor in Pyefleet Creek. 2021 Match Details Date: Saturday 11th September …
The Passage Match is unique in the barge racing calendar, sailing from the River Medway to the River Orwell in Suffolk.Depending on the tides, the race can start or finish in darkness - providing a very different challenge for competing crews.The weekend begins on Friday evening, with Edith May departing Lower Halstow dock and playing …
The annual Medway Barge Match traditionally runs from Gillingham Pier to Medway Bell Buoy and return, a course distance of 29 miles.
Between May and September, the East Coast plays host to a series of festivals and events. Take the opportunity to be aboard the barge for one of the Match days, which have been running since 1863. The prevailing conditions dictate whether you'll experience a tranquil day gliding around the river, or a romping sail tearing …
