Swan Upping Cruise
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As the five day journey of the swan uppers passes through Reading we will join the rowing skiffs and watch on as this year's Cygnets are both documented and tagged being part of a tradition that goes back centuries. Three skiffs carrying the King's Swan Marker (for the crown) and the companies of the Vintners' and Dyers' will take turns to 'claim' the Cygnets. In a process largely unchanged for generations.
Boarding will commence at 10.00 at Caversham Pier, from here we will slip lines and proceed to follow the skiffs of the swan uppers and offer a great raised viewing platform so you can see the full tagging process. We will be using our open sided boat Alexandra for this sailing, she is one of the best viewing platforms on the river with a fully covered roof and sides that can roll up to help you see all the action.
There is a bar onboard the vessel for this cruise. We expect to return alongside the pier at 1300.
If you have any questions or queries about our cruises, please visit our FAQS page on the website for further information.
Boarding will commence at 10.00 at Caversham Pier, from here we will slip lines and proceed to follow the skiffs of the swan uppers and offer a great raised viewing platform so you can see the full tagging process. We will be using our open sided boat Alexandra for this sailing, she is one of the best viewing platforms on the river with a fully covered roof and sides that can roll up to help you see all the action.
There is a bar onboard the vessel for this cruise. We expect to return alongside the pier at 1300.
If you have any questions or queries about our cruises, please visit our FAQS page on the website for further information.
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Pipers Island, Bridge Street, Caversham, RG4 8AH Caversham, United Kingdom, 14 Bridge Street, Reading, RG4 8AA, United Kingdom
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