S.B.
REPERTOR
SAILING CHARTERS
- for up to 12 passengers
PARTIES & FUNCTIONS
moored alongside for
up to 50 guests
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THE THAMES SAILING BARGE
was the workhorse of coastal transport until well into the 20th
century. Barges are still sailing today as a supreme example of
our working maritime heritage. The highly efficient spritsail
rig allows up to 4,000 square feet of sail to be handled by only
2 crew - although more hands are welcome!. The flat bottom and
lifting leeboards make accessible the remotest of creeks and backwaters;
whilst the great topsail provides manoevreability in the most
landlocked havens.
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S.B.
REPERTOR
S.B. Repertor was the first iron barge built by Horlocks,
the famous bargemasters of Mistley in Essex, in 1924.
"Repertor" means - discoverer, explorer, inventor, innovator,
deviser - in Latin.
Sail with us and help us live up to her name
- discover the skills of traditional working sail;
explore the rivers, creeks and backwaters of the East Coast, North
Kent, and the Thames Estuary;
or sail up-river; through Tower Bridge to the heart of the City;
or hold functions in an unusual but memorable venue.
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CRUISING
Join
us for daytrips, weekends or longer cruises under sail, in a friendly
atmosphere.
You can join in and learn the traditional skills - or just relax
and watch how it's done.
Repertor's usual bases are Maldon, in Essex, with its historic working
waterfront, and Faversham, in Kent, with its medieval town-centre,
brewery, creeks and marshes. Both are ideally situated for cruising
the barge's traditional sailing areas.
We can also berth in London for functions and daytrips; the Solent
for Cowes Week; or the Continent for Festivals of the Sea.
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RACING
There
are 9 Sailing Barge Matches - or races - during the summer season,
each in traditional barging locations, typically with 10-20 barges
taking part - a magnificient sight!
Repertor is usually a keen competitor and was Champion Barge in
1983, 1999 and 2000. Imagine leading the fleet, driving up to windward,
in a Force 4 or 5 under full sail - join us for one of the Matches!
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CHARTERS
& FUNCTION
Under sail, we
take up to 12 passengers - as individual bookings or group charters.
For quayside
functions - business entertainment, exhibitions, product launches,
meetings, seminars etc; and for private parties - we can take up
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CATERING
We can provide catering to order, ranging from simple fare to gourmet
meals. Or you can arrange your own catering and make use of Repertor's
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ACCOMODATION
Main Saloon - 55 sq. m (600 sq. ft.) including
open-plan galley/bar and dining for 20-30 guests seated.
One 4-berth, two 3-berth cabins
and two 2-berth cabins.
Two sofa-beds in saloon.
Two heads (one with shower)
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SPECIFICATION
and SAFETY
Length oa 26m (86ft);
Beam 6m (20ft);
Draught 1.1m (3ft 6ins.)
Full standing headroom below decks
Sails - Mainsail; Topsail; Mizzen; Foresail; Jib; plus staysails;
total approx. 4000 sq. ft.
Engine; Generator; Bargeboat; VHF radio
2 x 8-person liferafts; 18 lifejackets
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INFORMATION & BOOKINGS
Topsail Charters Ltd.,
Cook's Yard,
The Hythe,
Maldon,
Essex CM9 5HN
Tel +44 (0) 1621 857 567
Fax +44 (0) 1621 840 567
Mobile (0802) 698 963
email: info@top-sail.co.uk
Website: www.top-sail.co.uk
David & Elaine Pollock
59, Abbey St.,
Faversham,
Kent ME13 7BN
Tel/Fax +44 (0) 1795 537151
Mobile 07831 200 018
email: david@dpollock.fsnet.co.uk
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MAIN
SAILING AREAS
Southwold to Tower Bridge to Ramsgate
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