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Home Christine, Scattering of Ashes

Christine, Scattering of Ashes

15th February 2019

By Steph Valentine

Has anyone noticed Hydrogen’s absence from Hythe Q Has anyone noticed Hydrogen’s absence from Hythe Quay the past few months?  Did you wonder where she was? Hydrogen is coming to the end of her winter refit at the Downs Road dry dock, with new planking being fitted to her very shapely bottom. You can see how much skill is required by Maldon shipwright Kevin Finch and our two crew Sam and Alfie, to shape and fit the huge lengths of timber. 
She should be back on the Quay around Easter weekend, ready to start her 120th year ! 
To make a booking or for more information visit the website 
https://top-sail.co.uk/public-trips/
#visitmaldondistrict #visitessex #visitmaldon #nationalhistoricships
Still looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day plan Still looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day plans ?❤️
Why not celebrate on our upcoming cruise this weekend 
Sunday 15th February - 10.15-11.45
£34 per adult, £24 per child
Add on a Huffer roll filled with bacon, sausage and egg - £10.50 per per person
On board there is a centrally heated saloon with fully stocked bar selling all the usual alcoholic and hot drinks 
To make a booking or for more information visit the website or call the office 01621 857567
https://top-sail.co.uk/public-trips/
#visitmaldondistrict #visitessex #visitmaldon #nationalhistoricships
With 💕Valentine’s Day 💕 just around the corner why With 💕Valentine’s Day 💕 just around the corner why not celebrate with one of our upcoming cruises we have in February ! A chance to sit back and take in the sights of the river with its stunning winter scenery ❄️☀️
Sunday 1st - 11.00-12.30 
Sunday 15th - 10.15-11.45
£34 per adult, £24 per child
Add on a Huffer roll filled with bacon, sausage and egg - £10.50 per per person
On board there is a centrally heated saloon with fully stocked bar selling all the usual alcoholic and hot drinks 🥂☕️
To make a booking or for more information visit the website or call the office 01621 857567
https://top-sail.co.uk/public-trips/
#visitmaldondistrict #visitessex #visitmaldon #nationalhistoricships
Happy New Year 🎉🎊 We started 2026 with our first t Happy New Year 🎉🎊 We started 2026 with our first two trips of the season last weekend. A Brunch Cruise and a Roast Dinner Cruise. A lovely weekend to be out on the river ! Nice fresh weather and a good opportunity for photos as it was the annual RNLI sponsored Rowing Race 🚣‍♀️ If you fancy joining us on one of our historic barges this year we have a wide range of trips and dates available, click the link to our website in our bio !
Thank you to Macey our fabulous hostess for taking this wonderful picture at the weekend #thamesbarges #visitmaldon #rnli
Some more highlights of our 2025 season 1. The ba Some more highlights of our 2025 season 
1. The barge looking beautiful for a wedding
2. Success at the Pin Mill Barge Race with a group on a sailing weekend away
3. We were all really proud of Skipper Sam and Mate Alfie getting their recognition at the East Anglian Maritime Awards
Thank you for your custom and contribution to the survival of these historic craft. 
Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you on board in 2026.
Review of 2025 - Start of the Season Hydrogen rea Review of 2025 - Start of the Season 
Hydrogen ready to come out of the dry dock
Dressing the sails
Raising the mast
Hydrogen gets a refurb in the saloon
Enjoying a spring 50th birthday sail

Click on the link in the bio to see our 2026 trips available !
After some time away, we are excited to be back on After some time away, we are excited to be back on Instagram. Over the coming days we will be looking back at our 2025 season as well as updating you on some of our 2026 trips. 
To see our wide range of trips available please click on the link in our bio!
#visitessex #maldon #visitmaldondistrict #hythequaymaldon
Fancy a sunny Sunday sail? ⛵️ We’ve added on ano Fancy a sunny Sunday sail? ⛵️ 

We’ve added on another barge for tomorrow’s ‘Two Island Cruise’ as the weathers looking so great! ☀️ 

12.30-3pm with the choice to add on our freshly baked cream tea 

#dayout #thamesbarge #creamtea #maldonessex #thisismaldon #boattrip #sailingbarge #summertime #freshlybaked
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