83rd Thames Sailing Barge Match, Saturday 13th July 2013 - Erith, Kent

The 83rd Thames Sailing Barge Match, the annual race that takes place in the Thames Estuary will this year be held in Memory of Captain Mark Boyle (1957 - 2012), who was Match Secretary from 1995 until 2012.

The Race was first held in 1863 and features the beautiful Thames Sailing Barges.

For further details please see www.thamesmatch.co.uk

The Thames Sailing Barge Match is funded entirely by donations from individuals and organisations.

The photo is of Cambria - Fastest Barge over the Course in 2012 and Coasting Class Champion in 2012, 2011, 1938 and 1927.