Gavin Parson writes: Last night a rescue helicopter plucked a person from a dinghy stuck on the mud outside Gillingham Marina. Mark Colyer who keeps his hovercraft at the marina witnessed this complete waste of...
Former MSBA Secretary, Gavin Parson, was trying out his new hovercraft when he heard a Mayday call on his VHF radio from a yachtsman who was taken ill. Gavin said, “the coastguard on channel...
As it’s April 1st, here’s something to amuse our sailing club members. Actually there are some serious points being made. Can you spot them?
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by admiral · Published 24th December 2018 · Last modified 18th February 2019
Will your club exist in ten years’ time? Our 2019 conference will focus on the future of our local clubs, which still form the core of active boating on the Medway and Swale. A...
Following a successful trial run this summer, and subject to approval from the authorities, Dave Wilcock of Sheerness plans to launch a ferry service from Sheppey to Southend next May. He has put down...
This photo of a group of hovercraft forming an orderly queue in Faversham Creek was taken by MSBA committee member Bob Telford. Bob is active with the Faversham Creek Trust and keeps his boat in...
This 2013 BHC Marlin II ‘Extreme’ was stolen over the weekend of 17 June from Broadstairs in Kent. It’s very distinctive in being one of only three in this colour scheme – black hull and...
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