Medway Council / Motor cruising / Sailing barges
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 14th August 2021 · Last modified 15th August 2021
Adam Taylor of Medway Council advises that Rochester Pier remains closed to all river users, please do not attempt access via the brow (walkway between the pontoon and main pier). Medway Council are working...
A country fayre atmosphere, with a focus on the heritage of the river and river vessels, we’ll be remembering the history of Sun Pier as a hub of river life coinciding with the second...
Classic motor vessels / Classic vessels / Regatta / Sailing barges / Swale
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 10th August 2021 · Last modified 9th August 2021
Report by Julian Mannering Last Saturday witnessed the 48th annual Swale Smack & Sailing Barge Match and the magnificent sight of some thirty traditional vessels racing in the River Swale off Faversham and Whitstable....
Classic vessels / Faversham / Regatta / Sailing barges / Swale
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 1st July 2021 · Last modified 30th June 2021
Classic motor vessels / Classic vessels / Faversham / Festival / Regatta / Sailing / Sailing barges / Swale
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 25th March 2021
David Pollock of the Kentish Sail Association writes: After 2 years’ cancellations, we’re hoping for a third time lucky and invite you to take part in the Match on 31 July 2021. The Swale...
Classic vessels / People / Sailing barges / Swale / Training
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 22nd March 2021
Thames Sailing Barge Raybel, moored at Milton Creek in Sittingbourne, is recruiting: Assistant/Trainee Shipwright Full Time With restoration work now underway we are looking for someone to join the shipwright team. A rare opportunity to work...
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...
Classic vessels / History/archaeology / Sailing barges / Swale
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 19th November 2020
On the high tide of 16 November, after months of careful planning, the restoration team successfully manoeuvred the sailing barge Raybel into her dry dock in Milton Creek at Sittingbourne. More information…
The sailing vessel De Gallant is returning to our shores with a cargo of olive oil, olives, wine, coffee and chocolate, almonds, chick peas, pinto beans, sea salt and honey. Here’s the schedule, subject...
If you are in Sittingbourne on Wednesday evening 15 July, Raybel Charters invite you to witness history being made. Back in January, sailing ship Gallant left Trinidad on a voyage to collect sail cargo...
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