Sea Shanties – A Musical Cruise with The Kings Pond Shantymen
The popular and talented Shantymen, based in Alton, will be performing shanties and seafaring songs.
Kings Pond Shantymen were formed in 2001 and over the years have performed at many events in Hampshire and West Surrey. They aim for an authentic shanty style: unaccompanied male voices singing together in a boisterous fashion with harmonies thrown in rather than pre-planned. The Men have appeared on UK National Television series ‘Escape to the Country’ singing on HMS Warrior in Portsmouth, the episode frequently gets re-aired. The men all like to sing and drink a pint or two of beer, but not at the same time as it tends to waste the beer. Their repertoire covers a wide range of shanty styles: long and short hauls, pumping and capstan as well as forebitters, whaling songs, ballads and drinking songs. All the well-known favourites are included and audience participation is actively encouraged. There will be a collection for the RNLI.
- A special evening cruise on the Basingstoke canal.
- Departs at 7pm. Please be at the wharf by 6.40pm. Google link here
- Join in with sea shanties and other traditional songs.
- A delicious hot meal of West African style Jollof rice chicken/vegetarian (savoury but not spicy) will be served on departure and is included in the price.
- Licensed bar and galley is open all evening for you to purchase hot and cold drinks from our extensive range of wines, ales, beers and more.
- Tables are laid for groups of 4 people, and although we can make slight adjustments you may be asked to share
- If you would like to sit with friends who are booking separately, please make a note of this in “Additional Comments”. We will try our best to accommodate you.
- These cruises generally last around 3 hours.
- Cruise times may be extended in low water conditions.
- If you are booking a taxi home consult the skipper on the evening for eta.
- Recommended for adults only.
- Bookings close Tuesday 12th May at 10pm (unless sold out before then)
- Theme Trip terms and conditions are here
If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please contact us before purchasing your tickets. We have a very small kitchen area and cannot guarantee to be free from cross-contamination. Please e-mail jpbookings@basingstoke-canal.org.uk
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