Swale, Beards, Beer and Brew. Stockholm Tar as well.

[Lucy52]

Sorry if it has already been mentioned, if so here is a reminder.

For those interested, “he Swale (barge) Match will now take place on 29th August. The first start will be at 12 noon.”

Web Site for more: The Swale Match

That would be tomorrow.

"Despite the much reduced nature of this year's event, we hope that those who attend will have a great day on the water."

 

[Malish]

a good breeze for it!

edit: too good a breeze for it

 

[Dan Tribe]

I crewed on Betty Alan at this event a couple of years ago. Very enjoyable day. The beer & cider tent was a great success and the trip back in the dinghy in the dark was memorable!

 

[ianc1200]

But now cancelled?

 

[Cantata]

But now cancelled?

Indeed so. The Swale Match

 

[LONG_KEELER]

I found this clip of the Gravesend race circa 1934.

Can you spot the names of any barges still going ?

I taped a 1935 film Flood Tide showing on Talking Pictures channel recently which I think used this
piece. Quite a good film. Lots of barges and a trip down the Thames with good shots of Old Leigh.
They were dismantling the old Waterloo Bridge at the time.

 

[Lucy52]

Thanks to Long_Keeler for the film clip and sorry if anyone was put out by the cancellation.