Medway and Swale Boating Association
The voice of boating on the tidal Medway and Swale
Medway Cruising Club is running two open days in conjunction with the Watersports Centre and under the RYA Push The Boat Out initative. This is a great opportunity for us to show off our facilities and what we do. The Open Days are on 5 and 6 May. Opening times are 11:00 to 16:00. There will be loads to see and do.
The Kent Boat & Ski Club is holding their annual Open Season Party to celebrate the upcoming boating season on Saturday 27 April, and are inviting anyone from the Medway and Swale Boating Association to come along. Entry is free and it starts at 7pm followed by a BBQ served at 8pm and the Loose Change band will be playing during the evening. It would be great to see as many of you there as possible. Contact Erin Bailey
Medway Council are pleased to be hosting the River Festival 2018 in conjunction with The Historic Dockyard Chatham. This year it will be taking place within the Historic Dockyard Chatham and all land based activities need to be booked with them using the form attached. Due to the needs of exhibition space Medway Council are pleased to offer a marquee where necessary – please make sure this is indicated on the form.
If your club or organisation would like a stand and/or power supply, please use the relevant request forms below provided by Medway Council:
Please make sure the forms are submitted by 28 May 2018. Should you have any questions please go directly to Alana Almond events@chdt.org.uk
This year the festival will take place at Chatham Historic Dockyard, which is celebrating its 400th anniversary by offering free access to everyone on 16 June. There will be “have-a-go” water activities on the Mast Pond and other activities on the river which you can watch from the area between HMS Gannet and the submarine HMS Ocelot. Other historic vessels will be open for visitors at the east end of Basin 1 (Chatham Maritime Marina) and there will be a Parade of Sail featuring historic vessels in the afternoon. High tide is at 3.30pm.
If any local boating clubs and organisations would like a stall at the Dockyard, please email info@msba.org.uk and we will pass on your request. We are hoping that the Council will provide tables and gazebos but this is to be confirmed.
This month, nearly 50 clubs and centres in London and the South East are offering free sailing taster sessions as part of RYA Push the Boat Out 2018.
Medway clubs known to be participating are Wilsonian Sailing Club (12 May), Elite Sailing (19 May), and Medway Yacht Club (19 May).
Brian Corbett, our chairman, and the flag officers of the Medway Yacht Club would like to open up this Surf and Turf dinner at the clubhouse to kindred clubs and all members of the MSBA. If you are able to join us at 7pm on Saturday, 17 March 2018, please book with the MYC office, 01634 718399.
Garlic King Prawns on Toasted Onion Bread
Sirloin Steak with Chips, Tomato, Mushroom, Onion Rings & Peas, served with Peppercorn or Stilton Sauce
Gin & Elderflower Cheesecake or Creme Brulee
Coffee & Mints
£19.75
