Portwey attended the Thames Sailing Barge Match in 2013.  Here are some pictures from the day.
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Heading downstream towards the Thames Barrier

Our skipper " Tommy " negotiates the barrier

The skipper's view

Taking a rest in the engine room ?

They were not really asleep !

The scary stoker !

Tending one of the fires

Sunset on the evening before the Barge Match

Early morning on the day of the Barge Match.

At anchor waiting for the wind.

" CAMBRIA "

" KITTY " with a full complement

" REMINDER "

No danger of being rammed in these conditions !

" XYLONITE "

Still no wind

" THISTLE "

A faint breeze at last

Making headway in the light breeze

The tug " TOUCHSTONE " among the barges

" TOUCHSTONE "

A young guest at the helm

Chatting with guests

Time to bid farewell to our guests