Activities Afloat 2013
| Published: 25th May 2013 08:07 |

ACTIVITIES AFLOAT 2013
Thames Sailing Barge Trips
Hythe Quay, Maldon CM9 5HN
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Blackwater Barge Match Cruise
1st June 7:00am - 17:30pm £60 fully catered. Follow the racing fleet
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Day Sail 2nd June 8:00am - 18:30pm £60 fully catered
Sail amongst the previous days racing barges
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Mid-Week Lunch Sail 10th June 12:30pm - 15:30pm £32.50 inc
Ploughmans & pudding Two hour sail to Osea Island and back
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Evening Cruise 17th June 18:00pm - 20:00pm Sail only £20, with ploughmans £30 or seafood platter £36
Leisurely cruise past Northey and Osea Island
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Wildlife cruise 20th June 10:00am -21:30pm £57 - Naturebreak Wildlife Cruises Tel: 01268 491540
Sail along the Blackwater Estuary towards Brightlingsea, passing Heybridge, Northey Island, Osea Island, Bradwell and Tollesbury. Keep a look out for porpoise and dolphin and seals. Fully catered.
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Mid - Week Lunch Sail 24th June 12:15pm - 15:00pm £32.50 inc
Ploughmans & pudding Two hour sail to Osea Island and back
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Day Sail 30th June 6:00am - 17:00pm £60 fully catered
To the mouth of the river and back
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Evening Cruise 2nd July 19:30pm - 21:30pm
Sail only £20, with ploughmans £30 or seafood platter £36
Leisurely cruise past Northey and Osea Island
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Mid - Week Lunch Sail 9th July 12:15pm - 15:15pm
£32.50 inc Ploughmans & pudding
Two hour sail to Osea Island and back
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Evening Cruise 16th July 17:15pm - 19:15pm
Sail only £20, with ploughmans £30 or seafood platter £36
Leisurely cruise past Northey and Osea Island
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Mid - Week Lunch Sail 24th July 12:30pm -15:30pm
£32.50 inc Ploughmans & pudding
Two hour sail to Osea Island and back
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Evening Cruise 30th July 17:45pm - 19:45pm
Sail only £20, with ploughmans £30 or seafood platter £36
Leisurely cruise past Northey and Osea Island
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Evening Cruise 15th Aug 18:00pm - 20:00pm
Sail only £20, with ploughmans £30 or seafood platter £36
Leisurely cruise past Northey and Osea Island
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Mid - Week Lunch Sail 22nd Aug 12:15pm - 15:00pm
£32.50 inc Ploughmans & pudding
Two hour sail to Osea Island and back
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Evening Cruise 28th Aug 17:00pm - 19:00pm
Sail only £20, with ploughmans £30 or seafood platter £36
Leisurely cruise past Northey and Osea Island
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Evening Cruise 13th Sept 17:45pm - 19:15pm
Sail only £20, with ploughmans £30 or seafood platter £36
Leisurely cruise past Northey and Osea Island
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Mid - Week Lunch Sail 19th Sept 11:30pm - 14:30pm
£32.50 inc Ploughmans & pudding
Two hour sail to Osea Island and back
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Maldon and Blackwater History Cruise
28th Sept 6:45am - 18:30pm £60 fully catered
Local historian talking about Maldon port and
the history of the Barges + river
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Bird Watching Cruise with Essex Wildlfe Trust
19th Oct 10.30am - 14.30pm
£30 including light lunch
Two hour sail, optional
Essex Wildlife Trust guided walk along the sea wall.
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Bird Watching Cruise with Essex Wildlfe Trust
20th Oct 11:00am - 15:00pm £30 including light lunch
Two hour sail, optional
Essex Wildlife Trust guided walk along the sea wall.
Enquiries: 01621 857567 http://www.top-sail.co.uk/
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Nature Break - Six island cruises
Date: 13th Apr 2013 - 22nd Sep 2013 Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Cost: £25
Burnham-on-Crouch Town Quay. CM0 8AT
Full commentary throughout.
(Full Board Charter £230).
Toilet on board
Sunday 26th May 12 noon - 4pm
Sunday 23rd June 11am - 3pm
Saturday 29th June 4pm - 8pm
Saturday 27th July 3pm - 7pm
Saturday 10th August ( part of Essex Wildlife Trust -'Marine Week' ) 1.30pm - 5.30pm
Sunday 22nd Sept 1pm - 4pm
Enq uiries: 01268 491540 http:/ /www.wildlifetrips.org.uk/
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Nature Break - Seal watching cruises
Date: 14th Apr 2013 - 23rd Sep 2013 Time: 16:00 - 19:00 Cost: £23
Saturday 25th May 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Monday 27th May 11am - 2pm
Sunday 2nd June 12.30 - 3.30pm
Saturday 22nd June 5pm - 8.30pm
Monday 24th June 10am - 1pm
Sunday 30th June 11am - 2pm
Sunday 28th July 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 3rd August 4pm - 7pm
Sunday 4th August 10am - 1pm & 5pm -8pm
Saturday 17th August 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Sunday 18th August 9am - 12 noon
Monday 23rd September 11am - 2pm
Burnham-on-Crouch Town Quay. CM0 8AT
Please note trips are subject to tides and are available on the following dates:
An hour is spent with the seals, with commentary. Group Booking ( max 12 persons) £230.
Enq uiries: 01268 491540 http:/ /www.wildlifetrips.org.uk/
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Blackwater Barge Match
Date: 1st Jun 2013 Cost: Free to spectators
Hythe Quay and various points along the Blackwater Estuary
The majestic Thames Sailing Barges set sail in the annual race along the Blackwater. View this spectacular sight from Stansgate, The Stone at St Lawrence or off Bradwell. The barges start from Osea Island on the early morning high tide and proceed along the estuary then out to sea. Catch a good view when they return on the evening tide to the Hythe Quay. Enquiries: Pat Boss 01621 851147 http://www.sailingbargeassociation.co.uk/
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Heybridge Basin Regatta
Date: 22nd Jun 2013 Cost: Free to spectators
Heybridge Basin CM9 4RS Traditional sailing regatta with smacks, yachts and the Heybridge Basin Winkle Brigs. R owing races and greasy pole. Shore competitions in the marquee and children's activities. Shanty singers and barbecue. Enquiries: Jenny Sjollema 07903 347782 www.heybridgebasinregatta.co.uk
Heybridge Basin Market and Live Music
Date: 23rd Jun 2013 Time: 10:30 - 15:30 Cost: Free entry
Heybridge Basin CM9 4RS As part of the Heybridge Basin Regatta weekend celebrations there will be a village market and live music. Enquiries: Jenny Sjollema 07903 347782
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Burnham Week
Date: 24th Aug 2013 - 31st Aug 2013 Cost: Free to spectators
On the River Crouch, views from Burnham-on-Crouch quayside
The 'Cowes of the East Coast' hosts this internationally famous week of sailing competition. Award night and fireworks display. Enquiries: Wendy Eagling 01621 782009 www.burnhamweek.org.uk
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Row 4a Reason - Sponsored Rowing/Paddling Race
Date: 7th Sep 2013 Time: 13:30 Cost: Free
Heybridge Basin, Maldon. CM9 4RS
A Festive Family weekend, culminating in the R ace round Northey Island. Craft Market, stalls, live music and games on shore from 10.00. For the benefit of local and national charities. Enquiries: 01621 854210 victoriabrooks@btinternet.com
Maldon Regatta
Date: 21st Sep 2013 Cost: Free to spectators
Hythe Quay, Maldon CM9 5HN
Plenty of races on the water, stalls and entertainment on the Hythe Q uay. The parade of sail includes historic vessels, old working boats, modern and classic yachts. Enquiries: Gerry Courtney 0788 426 8053 www.maldonregatta.co.uk
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