Thames Sailing Barge Match
£320.00
This is a hands-on sailing trip which will start at Queenborough on the Isle of Sheppey.
After boarding Thursday evening, Friday will be spent sailing down the Thames towards Gravesend for the start of the Thames Barge Match on Saturday. There will be a prize giving ashore Saturday evening and on Sunday we will make the passage back to Queenborough
Meals included from Friday morning. As a member of the crew you will be expected to help prepare meals and when possible be able to help sail the barge.
- Start date: 13/06/2024
- End date: 16/06/2024
- Duration: 3 Nights
- Sailing from: Queenborough to Queenborough
Boarding Details
Boarding will be from 19:00 on Thursday evening at Queenborough (All Tide Landing ME11 5PP)
Return to Queenborough on Sunday evening
Parking is available close to the landing and at the corner of North Road and Park Road just a few minutes from the All Tide Landing (ME11 5AA)
Queenborough is also accessible by trains operated by Southeastern via Sittingbourne
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