PS Waverley to visit Medway, 7 Oct 2023
The world’s last sea-going paddle steamer is due to visit the Medway on her annual round Britain tour on 7th October 2023. More information on the vessel and how to book tickets…
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New wreck buoy in Rochester
Peel Ports have responded to a request from the MSBA for a buoy to mark a nasty looking wreck just upstream from Rochester Cruising Club, near Hathaway Court. The orange buoy is an interesting...
MSBA Business Meeting, Tues 26 Sept 2023
Please make sure your club or organisation is represented at our quarterly business meeting on Tuesday, 26 September starting at 7pm, which will be held at Medway Cruising Club, Gillingham Strand. Notices and agendas...
Early morning rescue at Rochester CC
Known to many on the river, Chris Murr spends time on his boat at Rochester Cruising Club. While on deck on Friday morning 25 August about 5am, he thought he saw a seal making...
Planning application to restrict access to the water at Harty Ferry – REJECTED!
Kent County Council has applied to “stop up” the road leading to the old ferry hard at Harty Ferry (Sheppey side) except for access by foot. This would make it impossible to launch small...
No Take Zone Swim Challenge, Sun 30 July
A swimming challenge to raise awareness of the “No Take Zones” (NTZ) will be taking place on Sunday 30 July between 08:00 and 10:00. “The Wild Swimming Brothers” recently launched their “No Take Zone...
Swale Smack & Barge Match, 29 July 2023
Medway and Swale boaters are welcome to watch the race from the sidelines. NOTE: the Swale Match is for traditional sailing craft (principally sailing barges and smacks) and is not to be confused with...
Reminders from Medway VTS (VHF channel 74)
Race officers, as well as phoning Medway VTS on 0151 949 6650 to advise on their race schedule on the day of racing, should also listen out on Channel 74 to pick up information...
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