Classic Boats at Queenborough, Sat 8 Oct, 11.00

wheelCome and see 20 classic craft including tugs, sailing boats with traditional rigs and motor boats

Special! – enjoy a twenty-minute boat trip around the harbour with live commentary.

Crundalls Wharf, All Tide Landing, Queenborough

For further details phone 01795 662051

Winter Warmers for your diary

Clifford Mickleburgh has announced the Cruising Association Kent Section’s 2016/17 programme of winter talks:

  • 13 October: Tony Farnham on “Sailing barges in their heyday”
  • 10 November: Royal Navy presentation
  • 8 December: Mark Rogers from the Met Office
  • 12 January: Clifford on Dawn Owl’s 2016 tour of Europe
  • 9 February: Scott Belcher on Chatham Historic Dockyard
  • 9 March: Nigel Rigby on Capt James Cook
  • 13 April: Members’ Evening

We are all invited to these excellent talks, which are held at 8pm at the Dog and Bear, Lenham, near Maidstone. It’s a good idea to book a meal on 01622 858 219 for 7pm before the talk. A special CA 8-choice menu is available for £9.95.

Car drives off Gillingham Pier

This afternoon a white Ford Fiesta sped along Gillingham Pier, past the Medway Queen, and smashed through the railings before sinking at the edge of the approach channel for Chatham Docks. The 31-year-old driver swam ashore and was arrested for drink driving. The sunken car will be investigated tomorrow. Meanwhile Peel Ports has advised mariners to navigate with caution.

Read more and see video at Kent Online…