Thalatta

Thalatta Educational adventure voyages for schools and youth organisations, exploring the East Coast on board the Sailing Barge Thalatta.

When she is not busy with schools and groups of young people, Thalatta is available for private hire. For over 50 years the East Coast Sail Trust has provided 5-day cruises for children between the ages of 9 and 16 as they learn the seafaring skills of teamwork, self-reliance and values. In this time some 10,000 children have benefited from this unique experience which enriches and remains with th

em for the rest of their lives. Our 5 day cruises are not limited to school children but are also extended to young adults sponsored by social services, disability charities, military resettlement organisations and any organisation where the experience of living and working in a different world can be seen to build the qualities of good citizenship and foster team building and leadership skills. The Thames sailing barge Thalatta is the key part of the experience offered. Thanks to Heritage Lottery funding to supplement the Trust's own funds she has been completely restored to 'as new' condition and refitted to provide accommodation for 12 passengers and a crew of 3 to 4.

Having a wonderful day sail. The food smells wonderful. All very relaxed.
13/06/2026

Having a wonderful day sail. The food smells wonderful. All very relaxed.

We had a windy week but everyone mucked in with running Thalatta.
07/06/2026

We had a windy week but everyone mucked in with running Thalatta.

What a fantastic sail back up the coast from the river Colne.
28/05/2026

What a fantastic sail back up the coast from the river Colne.

Fun at sea with Blue Mermaid.
26/05/2026

Fun at sea with Blue Mermaid.

DAY SAILS !!!!Be quick to avoid disappointment!!!****We have a few places left for day sails on 13 & 14 June.****Please ...
24/05/2026

DAY SAILS !!!!
Be quick to avoid disappointment!!!

****We have a few places left for day sails on 13 & 14 June.****

Please enquire for bookings via the contact form on this website or direct by email at [email protected]

Each trip is limited to 12 people and we lay on our renowned sit-down buffet lunch served in the main accommodation area. Cups of tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits served on deck throughout the day. With the small numbers on board we provide the opportunity for everyone to get actively involved in all aspects of running Thalatta from sail handling to steering this 90ft vessel.

We usually leave Ipswich Beacon Marina at 10:00 and return around 16:30 (ish). There is ample parking at the marina.
£100 per adult, £50 per child (age 10-14).

After leaving Cat Point at Hooness we are putting the crew to the test with their navigation skills as we cross the Tham...
07/05/2026

After leaving Cat Point at Hooness we are putting the crew to the test with their navigation skills as we cross the Thames Estuary heading north.

Where are we today?
06/05/2026

Where are we today?

Thank you James for taking such wonderful photos of us.
06/05/2026

Thank you James for taking such wonderful photos of us.

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