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 of charge. Entry to the open day, which runs from 9am to 5pm, and car parking is also free on the day. There will be some charitable collection boxes on hand and they hope that people will put in a small donation.
Category: Open Day
Push the Boat Out, 16/17 May
As part of the RYA initiative to widen participation in boating, many of our local clubs, marinas and training centres are having open days, when you can go on the water for a “taster session,” on the weekend of 16/17 May. To find out which, visit the RYA website
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 of Sea Safety
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. Including a FLARE AMNESTY – return your old flares for FREE – one day only! First come first served as they can only take up to 200 flares. Read more about it…
Queenborough YC raises £1600 for Macmillan
Chris Knibbs, secretary of Queenborough Yacht Club, informs us that the club’s open day on Saturday raised over £1600 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The event included a hog roast and boat jumble.
Push the Boat Out Weekend, 17-18 May 2014
If you’d like to have a go at boating, pop along to Wilsonian Sailing Club (dinghy sailing) on Saturday 1000-1700 or Medway Yacht Club (sailboat and powerboat tasters) on Saturday 1100-1600 or Sunday 1000-1300. These clubs are members of the MSBA and will be keen to “show you the ropes.”