Topsail Charters Ltd
River cruises on historic sailing barges
03/07/2026
Special Events this month
Pin Mill Barge Race - Saturday 11th July - 09.00-16.30 sailing from Ipswich
Join Thistle for a day out to watch the popular Pin Mill Barge Race. Heading out of Ipswich Dock to the start of the race at Pin Mill and then follow the fleet down river to the outer mark (course set on the day) and back to Ipswich at teatime. A mixture of motoring and sailing.
£75 per adult, £55 per child fully catered with morning coffee. two course lunch, tea and cake.
Blues Cruise from Maldon - Sunday 19th July - 15.45- 17.45
Step on board and tap your feet with musician Ben Tyzack
£50 per person includes a cheese grazing plate
Hands on Day Sail from Maldon - Saturday 25th July - 09.00-21.00 - Just 12 places on our smaller barge Reminder for a day sail to learn about the history of the barge, how they were sailed by just two people, help set the sails, learn about rigging and explore our beautiful River Blackwater.
£120 per person fully catered
For more details and to make a booking please visit
https://top-sail.co.uk/public-trips/
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19/06/2026
Why not join us this Father's Day for an early evening cruise onboard sailing barge Thistle ⛵🌞
Sailing 17.00-19.00
£34.00 per adult or £24.00 per child
For more details and to make a booking please visit
https://top-sail.co.uk/public-trips/
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| Monday | 9:30am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 4pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 3pm |