At the Peel Ports Leisure Users Forum, held virtually on 25 February, our harbour authority announced several new vessels. This brand new all-electric (zero emissions) vessel is purpose-built to scoop up floating debris, a...
Keelboat racing / Navigation / Peel Ports / Yacht cruising
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 17th February 2021 · Last modified 21st February 2021
Peel Ports have been notified of a sunken vessel on the Segas Sailing Club moorings at the following approximate position: 51°24.017’N. 000° 33.842’E . This is roughly opposite Gillingham Marina. The wreck is believed...
Cruising Association / Dinghy cruising / History/archaeology / Motor cruising / Talk or lecture / Yacht cruising
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 8th February 2021 · Last modified 24th February 2021
The Cruising Association Kent Section’s brilliant “winter warmer” talks, organised by Clifford Mickleburgh, have not stopped for Covid. All of us, CA member or not, can enjoy them online. This month’s talk is by...
Classic motor vessels / Classic vessels / History/archaeology
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 4th February 2021
Everything is still locked down by winter and the pandemic but the Medway Queen Preservation Society has ambitious plans for the coming year. All dependent, of course, on Covid and in some respects the...
Conference / Dinghy cruising / Motor cruising / RYA / Talk or lecture / Yacht cruising
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 25th January 2021 · Last modified 24th January 2021
Bookings for this year’s RYA Cruising Conference are now open! The online event has a packed schedule to interest regular and novice cruisers alike. Topics will include real-life stories from fellow cruisers, as well...
Classic vessels / History/archaeology / Queenborough / Sailing barges / Swale
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 24th January 2021 · Last modified 1st February 2021
The historic Queenborough Harbour is to be linked with Milton Creek. At Queenborough, the harbour trust is improving mooring facilities for Thames sailing barges. Lloyds Wharf, in Milton Creek, is home to the Raybel...
Peel Ports have arranged for two red beacons to be placed beside the wreck of the infamous “pirate ship” Revenge in Faversham Creek. Unfortunately one of the beacons is positioned just the wrong side...
Dinghy racing / Dinghy sailing / People / Power boating / RYA / Sailing / Training
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 18th January 2021
Medway Yacht Club is looking for an RYA Senior Instructor to take on the Chief Instructor role on a full time, permanent basis. The role requires a flexible approach with the successful candidate working...
Environment / Motor cruising / Navigation / Peel Ports
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 14th January 2021
The Forth Umpire was out yesterday collecting hazardous debris between Chatham and Peters bridge after the previous day’s tidal surge. Note that the majority of floating debris is sawn logs, believed to originate from...
Cruising Association / Sailing / Social event / Talk or lecture / Yacht cruising
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 13th January 2021 · Last modified 15th February 2021
Please see details below on how to join the meeting at 19.00 on Thursday, 14 January 2021, cruising in the USA and Canada: Cantilena of London sails Chesapeake Bay and the ‘Down East Loop.’ ...
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