S. B. Lady Daphne

The match sees upwards of a dozen Thames Sailing Barges competing for the Championship of the London River, a tradition dating back to 1863.  For more information please visit the Thames Sailing Barge Match website.

Images from Thames Match 2000:

(Pictures courtesy of Marc Schlossman)

Looking forward
The crew at work
Furling the mainsail
Changing the headsail
At the bow
Tacking duels

E-mail emainelli@lady-daphne.co.uk for more information on S.B. Lady Daphne.
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