Every year for the past 295 years a single sculls rowing race has been held on the River Thames in which young watermen compete over a course of 4 miles 7 furlongs through central London to receive a scarlet coat and silver badge as originally presented by the founder of the wager, one Thomas Doggett.

Next year will be no exception when another group of young hopefuls will line up on 15th July 2010 to prove their skill - and once again City Cruises will be there to witness the proceedings. Our annual Doggett's Coat & Badge Race Cruise will sail from St. Katharine's Pier, by the Tower Hotel on St. Katherine's Way - nearest Underground station Tower Hill on the District and Circle lines, or Tower Gateway on the Docklands Light Railway. Join us for the best possible views of this unique event and cheer on the contestants as the race unfolds.

Boarding at St. Katherine's Pier will commence at 11am with a Pimms reception on board the M.V.Millennium of London. A lunch of lasagne and salad, dessert and tea & coffee will be served as we follow the race - and, of course, the bars will be open throughout the cruise which will return to St. Katherine's Pier at about 3pm.

Price: £37.50 per person including V.A.T.

Call +44 (0)20 77 400 400 to book your place(s) today.

greenwich pier redevelopment

Greenwich Pier is currently being redeveloped and the Cutty Sark tea clipper is undergoing restoration. Both works are expected to last until late 2010 at least during which time ticket sales will continue as normal from a temporary office located in Cutty Sark Gardens. Please take care when proceeding from the ticket office to the pontoon from where the boats depart.

GUN SALUTES AT THE TOWER OF LONDON

Gun salutes will take place at the Tower of London at the following times in 2010:-

Saturday 6th February: 1300

Wednesday 3rd March: 1200

Wednesday 21st April: 1300

Wednesday 2nd June: 1300

Thursday 10th June: 1300

Saturday 12th June: 1300

Monday 15th November: 1300

On each day our boats will be unable to dock at Tower Pier for 20 minutes either side of the salute. Please bear this in mind when planning your day.