The Thames Barge Match will sail from the Lower Hope (Essex), past Southend-on-Sea to the North Oaze Buoy, returning to finish at St Andrews Gardens next to the Three Daws public house, Gravesend - a total of 43 nautical miles.   Prize giving and supper will be held at the Three Daws, Gravesend. Supper 7pm - Prizegiving - 8pm.