Structural inspection works and span closures will commence on Rochester Old Stone Bridge from 17-23 May 2016. A rope access team will operate on the underside of the Rochester Old Stone Bridge. Only one...
Classic motor vessels / Classic vessels / History/archaeology
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 15th May 2016
VIC 96, a WW2 Admiralty “puffer” was seen today under steam leaving Stangate Creek for Ramsgate, en route for the Ostend At Anchor classic boat event before going to Vlissingen. This year’s trip will...
Boat Show / Open Day / RNLI / Safety
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 10th May 2016 · Last modified 12th May 2016
Dover Marina as part of its open day on Saturday 21 May have arranged a “Flare Amnesty.” Private individuals can take flares along to Dover Marina between 10am and 1.30pm (not as previously stated) and dispose...
According to East Coast Pilot, the bridge will open only at 10 minutes past the hour on Mondays to Saturdays, and 15 minutes past the hour on Sundays, until the refurbishment of the motors...
Ken Marsden writes, “I’m a member of the Medway Cruising Club, and within the last few days have lost my dinghy from my mooring off Gillingham. As far as I can see the dinghy...
There have been several sightings (including by your webmaster) of harbour porpoises in the Medway in the last few weeks, as far up as Rochester Bridge. The presence of these small members of the...
Boat Show / Classic motor vessels / Classic vessels / Motor cruising / Queenborough / Regatta
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 2nd May 2016
Queenborough Harbour Trust are organising a number of events with the purpose of generating interest in boats, boating and our local waters. One of these events will be a classic yacht & motor boat...
“Mastermind” Harry Shilling and Michael Defraine were convicted of smuggling 9 machine pistols and 22 assault rifles plus ammunition from Boulogne to a deserted wharf near Cuxton. Their operation was monitored for weeks by the...
Cruiser racing / Dinghy racing / Keelboat racing / Peel Ports / Regatta
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 17th April 2016 · Last modified 18th April 2016
Peel Ports has published an Updated List of Events of which they have been notified. Clubs and Organisations are obliged to notify Peel Ports of organised events taking place on the river such as races and...
Peel Ports have issued a Notice to Mariners stating that from 18 April 2016 lifting operations will commence on the Medway Valley Crossing. This work will start the process of removing the temporary air...
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