"Celebrate In Regal Splendour"

In order to raise the funds we need to keep her operating we are offering to hire out the Jubilant. Last summer she was engaged for a very happy occasion.

A wedding party used her in the way the original designers of 18th century shallops intended, as a limousine, and Jubilant carried the wedding party from the ceremony in Richmond Registry Office to the reception at Twickenham. The weather was glorious and it was a unique occasion.
Have you something special to celebrate? Try us.

To support the cost of its training programme for disadvantaged and disabled rowers The Jubilant Trust will make the Royal Shallop “ Jubilant” available for charter on a limited number of occasions during the summer when she is not being used for training and coaching.

This elegant craft, copied from traditional designs used in the eighteenth century, is ideal for short water journeys in celebration of weddings, birthdays and other special occasions where you want to feel “special”. She can carry up to ten passengers and be accompanied by other traditional style craft if required.

What more romantic way for the Bride and Groom to leave their Waterside Reception than in an eight oared Royal Shallop to embark on their Honeymoon?

Hire Charges for use of the “Royal Shallop Jubilant”

Basic dry boat charter with barge master and “Whiffler” but experienced oarsmen provided by hirer. £710.00

The basic charter with full crew of 8 oarsmen, a bargemaster and a “Whiffler”. £1370.00

Crew of 6 oarsmen, bargemaster and “Whiffler”. £1150.00

Minimum crew of 4 oarsmen bargemaster and “Whiffler”. £930.00

NOTES: There is a minimum hire charge period of three hours.

Any extra hours are each charged at £200. (A Whiffler is the bargemaster’s helper assisting boarding and landing of passengers and mooring and general crew duties.)

Each additional hour up to a maximum of 5 hours afloat depends on the crew size and location.

A non-refundable deposit of 15% is requested on order.

Final payment must be received at least 28 days before the event.

For charters more than ten land miles up or down stream of her berth on the Tideway, normally near Hammersmith Bridge, there will be a surcharge of £10 per mile. Above Teddington Lock, Lock Tolls and fees payable to the Environment Agency will be charged as extra. The distances are described in the current PLA Handbook of Tide Tables and Port Information or the Ordnance Survey. Locking into British Waterways locks and docks will be charged separately.

Special requests for costumed rowers will be considered at cost price.Royal Watermen as crewmembers will incur an extra charge for use of their Scarlet livery of £20 per man. Otherwise normal rowing strip will be used of matching shirts and shorts at no extra charge.

Prices can be given for a limited range of refreshments on board to be served by the “Whiffler” of sparkling wine or Champagne, soft drinks and “Henry VIII” style chicken drumsticks in a basket with un-peeled washed fruit in a bowl. (a maximum 6 passengers can be served with food).

The Trust will supplement out of revenue from special events bookings, the expense of giving people with disabilities rowing coaching and help them to enjoy the Thames in this unique craft and her upkeep.

Another opportunity is to charter the “Jubilant” to appear at your regatta as an attraction and she may include transporting a VIP or acting as committee boat.

To hire the “Royal Shallop Jubilant” contact us on 01483 223308

The “Jubilant” is owned and operated by the “Jubilant Trust” a registered Charity set up to provide an opportunity for people with disabilities to enjoy the sport and recreation of rowing. Charter Crews may include those with disabilities but there will be sufficient able- bodied crew members to provide support for their colleagues. The hire charges go to support the charitable aims of the Jubilant Trust after defraying direct expenses.