Take to the water on one of our Dufour sailing boats to experience a day on the River Blackwater with your family.

Get involved in helming and navigating or sit back and relax, it's your choice.

Our river trips are for groups of up to 6 people (must include at least one adult) and take place on our 24ft Dufour Drakkar sailing boats. Two of our friendly, experienced, and qualified instructors will be present onboard throughout the day. 

Once kitted up with waterproofs (if required) and a lifejacket you'll head into the Blackwater Estuary. You'll have the opportunity to helm, navigate and learn the ropes or sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. 

At lunchtime you'll head to Mersea or Maldon (tide dependent) for you picnic or booked meal.

We can provide crab lines and bait for those wishing to try their hand at crabbing over lunch.

After lunch, you'll hop back onboard for a return journey to Bradwell Marina, with opportunities again to get involved as much or little as you choose. 

Good to know:

• All safety equipment including lifejackets and waterproofs are provided
• Minimum age 7
• We will ask you to complete a group information form with details of all those in your group. This will include medical and dietary information. 

Bring your own picnic

We can store your picnic aboard in a cool box, protected from the elements, ready for lunchtime.

Book a meal

Both Mersea and Maldon have several restaurants within walking distance of the waterfront. If you'd like to book a meal for lunchtime, you'll need to call your chosen restaurant directly and make a reservation. Be sure to check the possible lunctime destinations when making your booking to ensure we will be visiting the location you'd like to book on your chosen date.

On arrival just let your instructors know your reservation time and location (if more htan one loaction is available on your chosen date) and they will endeavour to get you there.