Grail Dancer

21/09/2026

Can you spot us?

20/09/2026

Great scheme 👍🏻

Thames Sailing Barge Trust – Skipper & Mate Training Scheme
Applications now open – closing 9 October!

Want to learn traditional seamanship, handle a 100‑year‑old sailing barge, and join a dedicated volunteer crew keeping East Coast heritage alive? The Thames Sailing Barge Trust Skipper & Mate Training Scheme is now accepting applications for the 2026 intake.

This is a rare chance to train aboard historic vessels, develop practical barge‑handling skills, and progress through a structured pathway from crew to mate and eventually skipper. No prior barge experience needed — just commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn.

Deadline for applications: 9 October
Apply here: https://forms.gle/Lyf34tWk7cVNWXFa6

25/07/2026

This is our mooring for the next few months while we all return to UK to work. Lovely sheltered spot with great people looking after her at Lombok marina.

24/07/2026

Journeys end for now, putting Grail Dancer to bed in Lombok marina. Ignominious end being towed the last few miles after the water pump went again. But all safe and well.

13/07/2026

About a week ago! Heading for Lombok!

04/07/2026

From our Jolly on Thursday.

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

A couple of photos from bosun from their trip to see the komodo dragons 🐲🐉

03/07/2026

Update from Grail Dancer in Indonesia

28/06/2026

Arrived Bajo on Friday evening, sadly the customs and immigration department doesn’t open until Monday morning! So we have wifi, and obviously wouldn’t dream of going in illegally, but a different world of tourism and wealth, not seen since Tahiti! Looks cool though.