Cabin cruiser collides with car carrier
Sheerness lifeboat crew assisted a cabin cruiser that had drifted and collided with a bulk car carrier moored at Sheerness docks. The crew of the Sheerness inshore lifeboat ‘Eleanor’ were called at 4 am...
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Paddleboarder provokes controversy
Paddleboarder Shane Skinner has provoked controversy by taking advantage of calm weather and a low tide to pose touching one of the masts of the WW2 munitions ship SS Richard Montgomery, which still contains thousands...
MRCC Thames to close on 5 June
This letter from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency explains that our local coastguard station will close on 5 June and we will be covered by the National Maritime Operations Centre in Fareham. However we...
Flare Amnesty at Dover Marina, 16 May
Dover Marina as part of its open day on Saturday 16 May have arranged a “Flare Amnesty.” Private individuals can take flares along to Dover Marina between 11am and 2pm and dispose of them free...
RNLI Free Lifejacket Checks, 18-19 April
The season is starting, so bring your lifejackets along to Gillingham Marina’s Safety Weekend for a free check by the RNLI. Why not also arrange a FREE ONBOARD ADVISORY VISIT to cover all aspects...
Flare Amnesty at Pirates Cave Open Day 25 April
Pirates Cave’s next open day on Saturday 25 April is expected to be their biggest yet! Twelve companies will be offering demonstrations, advice, and exclusive special offers, only available on the day and in store....
First Aid course at RCPYC, 28 March
FIRST AID course at the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club, Dover with its spectacular views over the harbour. The course will be run by Dr Bob Hadley, a CA member who sails out of...
Boaters lost in thick fog rescued by RNLI in Swale
Five boaters lost in thick fog were rescued off the Isle of Sheppey by Sheerness RNLI on Monday evening. The group on board the 25ft motorboat contacted the coastguard around 9.30pm after realising that they...
Next CA Winter Warmer talk is MAIB on 12 Feb
Clifford Mickleburgh warmly invites us all to the Cruising Association Kent Section winter talks at the Dog and Bear pub, Lenham. The next one is on Thursday, 12th February 2015, 8pm. Admission £3. Nick Hance, an...
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