This year the Medway Committee are privileged to organise and participate in the running of the first barge match to reach its centenary event.

An historic occasion of great importance, for not only does this Match provide us with atangible link to our past river and coastal trading, it demonstrates the versatility of the craft, being both cargo carriers and racers alike. The enduring qualities which have enabled these vessels to compete today are shared with the men, women and children who sail and maintain them.

This year, in anticipation of a large entry and in order to promote fair competition, we have introduced two additional classes, a River Class for smaller barges and a Coasting Class for larger craft.

We hope the spirit of competition between sailormen will continue for all to enjoy and the wonderful heritage of the spritsail barge will go on and on.
Geoff Gransden

For general enquiries please email:

info@medwaybargematch.co.uk