S.B. Repertor

THAMES BARGE CRUISES

WEEKENDS AWAY onboard
'REPERTOR'
for Individuals and Groups.

Built in 1924 at Mistley, and recently fully refitted, Repertor is available for weekends away, day trips, races and longer cruises under sail, for up to 12 passengers, as individuals or group charters - up to 10 passengers for Barge Matches (race days) Repertor has had two highly successful racing seasons and was Champion Barge in 1999 and 2000. This programme has been designed for individuals, but groups can book these or any other available dates or starting locations, to suit their own charter requirements - all bookings subject to tides and minimum numbers. Repertor is also available for quayside functions, exhibitions, parties, etc, for up to 50 guests.
April 28-29
START OF SEASON SAIL from FAVERSHAM
Join Friday evening. Sail 0400 on Saturday, return 1630 Sunday.
£130
May 5-6
Available Faversham from 1100 Saturday to 1200 Sunday
tbc
May 12-13
KENT RIVERS WEEKEND from WHITSTABLE
Explore the Kent Rivers, Ports and SSSIs, from the Swale to the Medway and from Whitstable to Rochester. Join Friday evening, sail 0600 Saturday, return 1800 Sunday.
* Option: Add on Friday May 11th, from Faversham to Whitstable £25
£150
May 26-30
3 BREWERIES CRUISE - Faversham to Ipswich
Join Friday evening, sail 1400 Saturday, disembark (Ipswich) 1700 Wednesday.
For more details
£150
June 2-3
WEEKEND from MALDON
Join Friday evening, sail 1000 Saturday, return 2130 Sunday
£160
June 16

MEDWAY MATCH (Barge Race) Day Trip
From Gillingham down the Medway, out into the Estuary and back up river. Option of prizegiving and supper at Chatham Historic Dockyard. Join 0730 at Strood, return 1700

* Option: Add on Sunday 17 June, from Strood to Faversham £50

£85
June 23-24
PASSAGE MATCH (Barge Race)
An exciting, often overnight race from Gravesend to Pin Mill. Join Gravesend 1000 Saturday, disembark Ipswich 1500 Sunday
* Option: Add on Friday 22 June, from Faversham to Gravesend £50
£150
June 30
PIN MILL MATCH (Barge Race) Day Trip
Close quarters racing down the Orwell, out into the Estuary and back up river. Join 0700 at Pin Mill, return 1800
* Option: Add on tickets for supper and prizegiving at Sailing Club, each £5
£85
July 1-5
5-DAY EAST COAST CRUISE FROM Pin Mill
Explore the East Coast Rivers and watering holes, ranging from the Stour to the Orwell, the Deben, or the Alde and from Pin Mill to Woodbridge, Orford, Aldeburgh or Snape. Join 0930 Sunday at Pin Mill, disembark 1500 Thursday
* Option: Add on tickets to the Opera at Snape Maltings - subject to availability
£350
July 7-8
Available Stour, Orwell or Colne, 1200 Saturday to 1300 Sunday
tbc
July 14
BLACKWATER MATCH (Barge Race) Day Trip
Up to 20 barges racing together in the Blackwater and moored at Maldon Quay before and after the race. Join 0630, return 1830
£85
July 21-22
MALDON MINI WEEKEND
Join Maldon Saturday morning for brunch, sail at 1130, return 1330 Sunday for leisurely late lunch alongside.
£120
Aug 4
WHITSTABLE MATCH (Barge Race) Day Trip
Barges, smacks, and classic yachts all racing together. A fun race in a friendly atmosphere with option of BBQ ashore in evening. Join Whitstable 0900, return about 1600.
* Option: Add on Sunday - sail around the Forts and back to Faversham £50
£80
Aug 11
SWALE MATCH (Barge Race) Day Trip
Barges, smacks, bawleys, gaffers, classic yachts and motor vessels in concours d'elegance, all competing in their own classes.
Join 0700 at Hollowshore, return 1800 for BBQ and music ashore.
£85
Aug 25
SOUTHEND MATCH (Barge Race) Day Trip
Racing in the Thames and the Estuary. Join 0730 at Southend Pier, return about 1800. Option of tickets for prizegiving supper available - price to be confirmed..
*Option: Make a long weekend of it, 24 to 27 August! Join Friday afternoon at Rochester (or Gravesend) for sail to Southend. Race on Saturday, sail away Sunday, return Rochester on Bank Holiday Monday £250
£85
Sep1-2
Available Colne 1200 Saturday to 1300 Sunday
tbc
Sep 8

COLNE MATCH (Barge Race) Day Trip
Barges and smacks racing together from Brightlingsea in the last race of the season. Join 0800, return about 1800.
* Option: Add on Sunday daysail from Brightlingsea or sail to Maldon £50

£85
Sep 15-16
MALDON MINI WEEKEND
Join Maldon Saturday morning for brunch, sail at 1100, return 1230 Sunday for leisurely late lunch alongside
£120
Sep 22-23
WEEKEND from Brightlingsea or Whitstable.
Join Friday evening, sail 0600 Saturday, return 1800 Sunday
£150
Sep 29-30
Available Swale or Colne 0900 Saturday to 1500 Sunday.
tbc
October
Available on all weekends - locations and times subject to tides
* Option: Why not try a Birdwatching Cruise? For details
tbc

Catering starts from Breakfast on the day of sailing
For Barge Matches - overnight accomodation is available on the Friday at £25 each
All individual cruises are dependent on minimum number of customers booking.
Please see "Conditions of Booking"
Prices are per person and inclusive of VAT.

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