Water skiiing – Medway and Swale Boating Association

KBSC Open Days, 29 July and 12 August

New signage for PWCs

This is a sample of one of the new signs designed in partnership with the Personal Watercraft Partnership (PWP) and local authorities. The signs will be set up at known launching sites for jet skis (PWCs). Most PWC users are responsible boaters but an irresponsible minority spoil it for everyone else and will be liable to prosecution. Peel Ports will increase the number of patrols using a harbour launch or RIB, including holidays, weekends, and during heatwaves. The patrol personnel will be equipped with body cams.

This chart shows the zones where there are speed limits, yellow for 6 knots and red for 8 knots. The purple zone from Cuxton to Wouldham is where members of the Kent Boat and Ski club have exclusive permission to water ski.

Watch Powerboat and Ski Racing at Allhallows

Allhallows Yacht Club is again hosting two powerboat races and a National Ski-Racing event this year.

The powerboat racing season starts with the Allhallows Shakedown race on Sunday 19^th April, and is followed by the first two rounds of the National Offshore Championship on the weekend of 2^nd and 3^rd May. Sunday 17^th May sees them host a round of the National Ski Racing Championship. Can you imagine being towed along at speeds of up to 75mph for races in excess of 45 minutes?

All are welcome to come along and watch what should be some thrilling racing, and enjoy the hospitality of Allhallows Yacht Club. For the more adventurous how would you fancy volunteering to assist with the Safety Fleet?

Contact John Gore, j.r.gore (at) btinternet.com for more details.