Southend-on-Sea Sailing Barge Match


 

Photo of Sailing barge Marjorie in a Southend Barge MatchMatch Date: Sunday August 26th 2012

The race will be held again on the Sunday of the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Start times are planned as follows:

Class C Slow staysail barges - 11:30am
Class B Fast Staysail barges - 11:45am
Class A Bowsprit barges - 12:00

Thes times may need to be changed on the day if the weather conditions require it.

Places may be available for charter on the race - contact sbm@thamesbarge.org.uk for information.
Why not charter a whole barge for up to 12 passengers for a group or club to take part in the race?

S.B. Edith May will be mooring alongside the pier from Tuesday August 21st and will be available for charter for day trips and corporate entertainment each day before the race. See www.edithmaybargecharter.co.uk/ for more information, or contact Southend Pier Visitor Centre on 01702 618747.

The prize giving will take place at 8pm at the Alexandra Yacht Club, Clifton Terrace. Everyone is welcome. A buffet supper will be available, please book in advance. (Contact sbm@thamesbarge.org.uk). The Alexandra Yacht Club bar will be open to the public from 1.00pm.

Blogs:
Dick Durham 2011
Edith May 2011

Creeksailor 2010

Flickr:
Andrew Areaoff photos 2009

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to everyone for their contributions to this exciting event.

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