The Sailing Barge EdmeSummer Sailing Charters on the Barge Edme - for groups or individual interested in a pure, classic sailing experience. For details of sailing dates and how to make bookings contact Vanessa Lewis; Email: info@edmebarge.com A day on the Edme is actually an ideal day out for art clubs or bird watchers, wishing to take advantage of the picturesque creeks and backwaters of the Colne and Blackwater Estuary. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty, frequented by bird watchers, fishermen and other sailing enthusiasts. However, at day out on the Edme also is suitable for a family outing, an unusual venue for a celebration such as an anniversary, or just a good excuse for a group of friends to get together for relaxing time. Edme is a unique Thames Sailing Barge as she has never had an engine. She was built by Canns of Harwich and named after the EDME Company (English Diastatic Malt Extract), situated at Mistley Quay, Essex, who are still in production today. With little alteration since she was built, her large open hold, with removable hatches, means that she is still able to carry cargo and this also makes for an enjoyable open space below for those onboard.
Being one of only two engineless barges, she takes pride in her sailing skills and whatever your destination you will feel that you have journeyed that passage in full. If you would like to experience the power and majestic grace of a Thames Barge under full sail you could do no better than a day aboard Edme. She may carry up to 12 passengers, accompanied by the Skipper and First Mate. |
Her present owners took her on in 1989 and have enjoyed considerable success in the annual East Coast Barge Races.