A relaxed and welcoming sail designed for families of all ages.
Join us aboard the historic Thames Sailing Barge Raybel for a series of community sails departing from Queenborough Harbour. Exploring the Swale, these relaxed and welcoming voyages offer a chance to experience traditional sailing, local landscapes, and life on the water from a unique perspective. Each has a thene with an expert guide onboard for you to get the most out of the experience.
All sails are open to beginners and curious adventurers alike, with a sliding scale ticket system to help keep trips accessible to all.
Help raise the sails, take a turn at the helm, enjoy the fresh sea air, or simply settle in and watch the coastline drift by. These trips focus on shared experience, curiosity, and fun aboard a traditional Thames sailing barge, with plenty of opportunities for children and adults alike to get involved.
Guide
Barge rigger and mate Tom Lagan