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The Swale Barge Match takes place on one of the most unspoiled stretches of river on the East Coast.There is a regatta feel to the event, with separate classes for barges, smacks, classic yachts, old gaffers, steam ships and dutch barges. 2020 MATCH DETAILS Date: Saturday 15th August 2020 Embarkation: 0930hrs Return: Ca. 1700hrs COVID …
Whitstable Harbour Day is a mid summer event celebrating all things associated with this famous seaside town.The Whitstable barge match is organised as part of this event, which is run by Whitstable Maritime and the Whitstable Harbour Board . There is a harbour full of activities on shore which include live music, along with 40 …
The Thames Barge Match is the original Thames Sailing Barge Match. First organised by 'Golden Dustman' Henry Dodd, in 1863, the Match is second only to the America's Cup as the oldest sailing race in the world. Along with the Thames Driving Race, the annual spectacle provides a glimpse into the heritage of the River …
The Blackwater Barge Match was first run in 1962 as one of the original 'revival' matches to help encourage enthusiasts to race, sail and preserve the Thames Sailing Barge. Guests step aboard the barge early in the morning at The Hythe Quay in the heart of the historic town of Maldon, Essex, where most of …
Anyone who has sailed aboard the barge over the past year will almost certainly have met unofficial 'Nicest Chap in the World', Pat Fox.Pat first came aboard as a tea room customer 5 years ago and through a chat with the skipper, Geoff, over a cup of tea, volunteered his services to help sand, scrape …