SPECIAL INTEREST CRUISES (Groups only) THREE BREWERIES CRUISE Adnams of Southwold, Tolly Cobbold of Ipswich, Shepherd Neame of Faversham Allow at least five days, sailing on the Rivers Alde, Orwell and Swale. Shore visits to each town to a local pub offering the best of the local brews. We hope to Be able to offer visits to the Ipswich and Faversham Breweries if you are interested. BIRDWATCHING CRUISES October to March A cruise of any length from a variety of locations, but with less sailing than during the summer months, concentrating very much on the large number of birds to be found at low water. We can also supply an expert from Essex Wildlife Trust if wished at an extra £50 per day ART CRUISES Many East Coast locations provide scenes for keen artists, whether your interest is landscapes or seascapes. Many interesting places are feasible, such as Maldon, Mersea, Pin Mill, Whitstable, Wivenhoe, Snape, and London. The days would be organised to give some sailing between locations, but time at anchor or ashore for painting. WALKING/SAILING CRUISES The Rivers Orwell, Stour, Colne and Swale provide keen walkers with a large variety of sea wall rambles of various lengths. After breakfast onboard, you will be taken ashore for a one-way walk, the barge meeting you at the next location. There is, of course, the option to stay onboard the barge for the sail round. The programme will be very much tailored to your individual group, and the weather, but possible walks include Wivenhoe to Brightlingsea, across Mersea Island, Shotley to Pin Mill, Mistley to Wrabness and the Saxon Shore Way along the Swale to or from Whitstable. These are some popular choices, other options may be available. |
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