Local boat sails to New York
Peter Norris of Network Yacht Brokers (NYB) has told us of a local yacht currently sailing to the USA. The 31ft Westerly Tempest was known to many on the Medway as Tongawalla when she...
Raybel in dry dock
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…
RYA Affiliated Clubs Conference, Sat 21 Nov
This free annual event is always well worth attending, though this year it will be virtual. It’s a good idea to make sure at least one member of your committee represents your club. Register...
Missing swimmer at Harty Ferry
Kent Police have asked boaters to keep a look out for a man who went for a swim in the Swale yesterday at Harty Ferry (near Oare Creek) and has not returned. A body...
RYA confirms boating is permitted, but…
The RYA has published its understanding of the current restrictions in England that apply for 4 weeks until 2 December: Recreational boating from a public outdoor space for single households and support bubbles or...
Debris clearance underway in upper reaches of Medway
Briggs Marine, working for Peel Ports, have cleared over 5 tons of debris from the river this week between Halling and Elmhaven Marina. A new purpose-built, electric “Waterwitch” vessel, that can pass under Aylesford...
Can you run your club’s AGM online while in lockdown?
Very good advice from the RYA on legal aspects of running a club AGM online and on the practicalities of online voting.
Allington to Queenborough in 6 minutes
Video by Rod North. River Medway 25/02/2019. Allington to Queenborough via Rochester and Chatham by barge Viator. Set off in the dark and frost followed by fog and then pleasant sunshine on the estuary.
Fire at Queenborough Harbour
BREAKING NEWS: The blaze broke out this evening close to the walkway leading to the All Tide Landing.
Bomb alert by “yachtsman” causes closure of Kingsferry Bridge
Trains between Sheerness and Sittingbourne were delayed or cancelled yesterday from 11 am to 6pm after a yachtsman thought he saw a mortar shell in the water. The yacht then hit the bridge before...
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