VE Day 75th Anniversary, Fri 8 May
Marking the end of the war in Europe and the Battle of the Atlantic, the VE Day 75 Anniversary celebrates the success of Allied Forces and reflects/remembers the sacrifice of those Naval Service and...
Return to Boating?
The RYA is developing a ‘Return to Boating’ strategic framework which aims to create consistency across the boating community whilst also providing the freedom and autonomy to make decisions based on your club’s unique...
Obstruction in Bridge Reach (Updated 28 May) – GONE
Peel Ports have issued a notice to mariners warning of an obstruction with only a foot of water over it, right in the middle of the river by the Russian submarine. The survey team...
RYA lobbies government on Coronavirus measures
The RYA has written to members after approaching the government on behalf of boaters who need to access their boats whilst respecting Covid-19 guidelines: “We believe there are measures that could be permitted within...
New Date for Wilsonian River Challenge
Because of the uncertainty over when the Coronavirus lock-down will be lifted, and to avoid unnecessary travel, the WSC River Challenge 2020 (formerly the Medway Dinghy Regatta), which was to be held in June,...
Access to boats in marinas
The Coronavirus advice section of the RYA’s website mentions the following regarding access to boats in marinas, and presumably clubs with moorings: The RYA is making representations to Government and the marinas sector trade...
Is your club unsure of what to do about Covid-19?
The RYA website has a Covid-19 Hub which includes key information for clubs, recreational boaters and training centres. The RYA Legal and Government Affairs team is working hard to interpret government announcements and understand...
Keep Racing (Virtually)
Free offer for RYA affiliated sailing clubs: keep your members engaged whilst following government guidelines on social distancing. Virtual Regatta (eSailing) Inshore provides players with an opportunity to race against friends, fellow sailors and...
MSBA Business Meeting 31 March – CANCELLED
Please note that the MSBA business meeting scheduled for 31 March has been cancelled for obvious reasons. The next meeting will be on 30 June at Medway Yacht Club, 7pm, viruses permitting.
Kingsferry Bridge – is your club intending to pass before end of May?
The bridge continues to be non-operational for leisure traffic due to the failure of Network Rail to replace the ancient motors. A temporary generator is only being used to lift for commercial traffic. Network...
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