Blackwater Barge Race
- Vessel: Blackwater Barge Race
- Where: Essex
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Sail with Reminder for a hands-on barge racing weekend as she takes part in the annual Blackwater Barge Race.
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Join Reminder in her home port of Maldon. A delightful market town based on the East Coast of England tucked up in River Blackwater. This part of England is full intricate waterways, tranquil creeks and pretty estuaries, perfect to explore under sail.
This voyage sees Reminder sailing with guests to take part in the annual Blackwater Barge Race. This is one of the highlights of the sailing season for Barge owners and provides the sight of up to a dozen barges sailing together in a friendly but serious competition. The start is always very exciting with these large vessels being manoeuvred in close quarters trying to gain the best position.
Climb aboard Reminder on Friday evening whilst soaking up the atmosphere of the Quay filled with barges and their crews. Saturday sees an early start for the race, with friendly tension mounting as the skippers jostle for position for the start of the race off Osea Island before heading downriver towards Bradwell and the outer mark.
After the race, Reminder will return to the Quay for the prize-giving while Sunday is a real “hands-on” day with guests becoming crew for the day whilst sailing and exploring the River Blackwater.
There are currently no voyages scheduled. Please get in touch with the VentureSail team to find out what’s available, or if other upcoming voyages might be suitable.
Call us in the Office on 01872 487288 or email [email protected], and we will be happy to help you find your next adventure!
Travel insurance notes
As this is an active adventure holiday, we advise that everyone has the appropriate personal accident travel insurance whilst onboard in addition to standard travel insurance which would cover you in the time between making your booking and departing for your adventure. These policies can sometimes be combined so please check with your travel insurance provider.
Please read more information on our Insurance guidelines page.
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From: Maldon
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