Support our Work

Become a Member

By becoming a Member of the Trust you will directly contribute to the preservation of Thames Barges and the skills needed to maintain and sail them.

Benefits are:

Regular Newsletters
Social Events
Open Days and Exhibitions
Discount on sailing trips and charters
Preserving a piece of history!

Annual Rates are:

Single Maritime: £30
Joint Maritime: £45
Veteran/Youth (U18 or F/T Ed): £15
Corporate: £360
Life: £500 one-off
Joint Life: £750 one-off

Membership Form (PDF)

Come for a Sail

The whole reason we want to preserve the Barges: to give you the chance to experience sailing a Barge. Enjoy your trip in the knowledge that you are helping to ensure the future survival of the Thames Barge.

Lend us a Hand

Members and non-members generously volunteer their time and skills to crew, maintain, teach, supply, sell, publicise and administer, to mention just a few things. Would you like to learn how to assist with our winter maintenance or be a part of our Pudge restoration project? Might you be a future Crew Member, Secretary or Newsletter Editor? Talk to us to find out more.

Make a Donation

Donate the easy way with a credit or debit card via the Internet at

This method is easy and secure for you and it reduces the administration required on our part.

Alternatively, donations can be made at any time by sending a cheque made payable to 'Thames Sailing Barge Trust' to our Chairman. Write your postcode on the back so we can claim the tax back under the 'Gift-Aid' scheme, helping us maximise your donation.

Purchase some Trust merchandise

Pictures coming soon of our merchandise, including caps, various t-shirts, sweatshirts and jackets, ties, books and mugs. Available via our Sales Officer.

Book a Talk

Are you a member of a club or society that might enjoy an illustrated talk about Thames Barges? Contact our Chairman to see if we can assist.

Mention us to your Friends

The more people know about our work, the better! The Barges will only continue to operate with your ongoing support.

New Book Release

'The Racing Horlocks 1868 -1971'

is the first new quality Barge book to be published for several years. It has been written by member Ron Weyda with Bob Horlock, as a sequel to 'Mistleyman's Log.'

That book covered the trading days of the Horlock family and this new one covers the racing endeavours of the Horlocks. It is a good quality hardback book with over 150 illustrations and photographs, many of which have not previously been published, together with a wealth of information on tactics and design.

Now available @ £21.95 plus p&p. Copies sold via the Trust will help support the Pudge Appeal.

To order a copy by post, please send a cheque, payable to R Newlyn for £24.50 (£21.95 plus £ 2.55 p&p) to Roger Newlyn, 7 Hopewell Drive, Gravesend, Kent DA12 4PX.

If you require more than one copy please Contact our books salesman.