Sailing Barge Association
Thames Sailing Barge Matches.

MEDWAY BARGE MATCH

Results 2008

2 additional classes were introduced for this Centenary Match.

Bowsprit Class:
Participants: Adieu, Edme, Marjorie, Mirosa
1st
EDME
Challenge Cup in memory of Maurice Gill, CBE by: Crescent Shipping Ltd.
Challenge cup for Master - the Jim Diddams Memorial Trophy.
Championship pennant presented by Armac Shipping Services Ltd.
2nd
MARJORIE
Challenge Cup presented by Tate & Lyle Ltd.
3rd
   
First across start line
MIROSA
Challenge Cup presented by Gransden Marine Ltd.
First to outer mark
EDME
Vic Wadhams Memorial Trophy
Staysail Class:
Participants: Ardwina, Decima, Greta, Reminder, Repertor, Wyvenhoe
1st
REPERTOR
Challenge Cup presented by Rochester Upon Medway District Council
Challenge cup for Master presented by Halls Barton Ropery Ltd.
Championship pennant presented by Armac Shipping Services Ltd.
2nd
GRETA
Challenge Cup presented by W.M. & A. Quiney Ltd.
3rd
REMINDER
Silver jubilee 1835 Cup Presented by P. Goldsmith
First across start line
REMINDER (4s)
Challenge Cup presented by J.P. Knight Ltd.
First to outer mark
REPERTOR
Challenge Cup presented by The Corporation of Lloyds.
River Class:
Participants: Cygnet, Dinah, Whippet
1st
WHIPPET

River Class Cup, originally presented in 1930 by:
THAMES ESTUARY AND COASTAL SAILING BARGE MUTUAL INSURANCE AND PROTECTION ASSOCIATION LTD.
Presented to 'Sara', Capt. P. Finch, Owners F.T. Everard and Sons.
Championship pennant presented by Medway Sailing Barge Match Committee

Coasting Class:

Participants: Gladys, Lady Daphne, Orinoco, Phoenician

1st
GLADYS
Coasting Class Cup, origianlly presented in 1928 by:
MEDWAY BARGE SAILING MATCH
Presented to 'Cambr
ia', Capt. A.B. Finch, Owners F.T. Everard and Sons.
Championship pennant presented by Medway Sailing Barge Match Committee
2nd
ORINOCO
 
3rd
PHOENICIAN
 

SEAMANSHIP PRIZE:

EDME
Silver plate with oak hand-carved backboard presented by
Sheerness Harbour Company Ltd.
Master Craftsman - Mr Derek Mears.
Pennant presented by E-on.

A Plaque for each barge crossing the satrting line, presented by Gransden Holdings Ltd.


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