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31st May 2008

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    The 100th Medway Barge Match Race Useful Information  
   
   

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

 

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Class start times:

River class: 1100hrs
Restricted staysail: 1115hrs
Coasting: 1130hrs
Bowsprit: 1145hrs

Officer of the Day:
James Lawrence

Prize giving:
7pm at St Georges Centre

Venue:
St Georges Centre, Pembroke Gate, Chatham.

Limited tickets available for informal supper @ £12 a head

Menu:
Chicken and potato curry
Beef Stroganof
Vegetable stew

All served with a choice of rice or new potatoes.

Dessert:
Strawberries and cream (if available in season)

Please book in advance by email or phone Edward: 01634 365 343

 

   

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