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Weekend Getaways on a barge

Probably one of the most peaceful place to enjoy a weekend away is to sail around the exploration the east coast in a traditional sailing boat.

A great idea for a family reunion or a circle of colleagues, sailing boats provide reminders 12 people the opportunity to escape the commotion of everyday life easy and risk along the river under a canopy of beautiful brown candles.

The weekend begins Friday evening at the historic pier Hythe Maldon, home to many different sailing barges and yachts. Enjoy a pint, while in Queens Head public house, begin to relax before taking dinner on board or head to one of the many places to eat in the High Street Maldonado.

In the morning tide, the boat slips its moorings and began his trip – heading downstream past Northea and Osea Island, Mersea Island last widely recognized for its oysters and the mouth of the River Blackwater at Bradwell, which captures the view from the 9th century St. Peter's Chapel on the sea wall.

The island of West Mersea, reached by a causeway that floods at high tide, is divided into two distinct settlements. West Mersea is so populated with all the village shops and millionaires row (most houses Smart overlooking the river), smart shops and homes with river views. Several fascinating houseboats line to land before reaching the fish restaurants and seafood and riverside bars, including "Shed the company."

East Mersea is much more rural, Cudmore Grove Country Park is worth a visit – with wonderful views of the estuary. It also has a small sea of ​​stone where you can swim in almost any state of tide – possibly unique in Essex.

When more than Bradwell, Reminder enters the River Colne in Brightlingsea. Normally she anchor off East Mersea and run the small boat ashore for a walk, swimming or even a game of football or cricket. You can go to the pier in Brightlingsea and head to the city to relax with a beer at the local bar. Brightlingsea was its height during the Victorian era, and has always had a reputation for producing good seafarers. Many of the Victorian and Edwardian Classic Yates (including a J-class) skippered by men Brightlingsea, local smacksmen often spent winters sailing fishing in the North Sea.

Moreover, Barge Siling reminder heads the River Colne, one of the quietest rivers in the east coast, and ties in the charming village of Wivenhoe riverside sometimes at night, or a couple of hours to stretch your legs.

Wivenhoe is a charming town with an active artistic and intellectual community. It is worth walking along the shore and in the town with its mix of old houses.

On Sunday, head back to Maldonado, joining the weekend sailors, perhaps spotting a seal or dolphin in the deep seas and ensure that Bradwell is on the cover along with your camera as you head to the dock, and get one of the best photos of the lower city.

On board there is absolutely no TV, no radio and in most cases a bad phone signal, so that entertainment is the traditional kind – books, chatting and playing cards. Guests can participate in sailing as little or as much as they wish, the emphasis is to experience and enjoy the serenity of moving sailing, scenery and great company.

All cruise proceed with the crew of the cruise Sailing 2 and you may decide to self-care or use a chef on board.

About the Author

From the outset in 1987, when Topsail Barge Charters was founded by Stephanie Valentine and Paul Jeffries, the spirit of the business has been to maintain Thames Sailing Barges through keeping them actively operating by providing sailing holidays to the public.

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