All craft except open unpowered dinghies under 5.1 metres in length based on the tidal Medway and Swale are required to purchase an annual conservancy licence. Many clubs offer these licences which they obtain...
Cruising Association / Environment / Motor cruising / Talk or lecture / Yacht cruising
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 8 March, 2021 · Last modified 3 April, 2021
The Cruising Association Kent Section’s popular “winter warmer” talks, organised by Clifford Mickleburgh, have not stopped for Covid. All of us, CA member or not, can enjoy them online. A team from Vattenfall Wind...
YBDSA Spring Webinar in partnership with Ocean Safety, 10 March @ 19:00 Click here book now Cost £25 Join us for Onboard Safety: What to look forPresented by Alistair Hackett, Managing Director of Ocean...
Crime / Medway Council / Peel Ports / Police / PWCs / Safety / Swale / Water skiiing
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 4 March, 2021 · Last modified 2 March, 2021
This is a sample of one of the new signs designed in partnership with the Personal Watercraft Partnership (PWP) and local authorities. The signs will be set up at known launching sites for jet...
Kingsferry Bridge / Navigation / Peel Ports / Yacht cruising
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 3 March, 2021 · Last modified 2 March, 2021
Peel Ports have been notified of scheduled maintenance work at Kingsferry Bridge between the above dates meaning lifting restrictions will be imposed affecting all vessels. Work to rectify issues with the gates will result...
At the Peel Ports Leisure Users Forum, held virtually on 25 February, our harbour authority announced several new vessels. This brand new all-electric (zero emissions) vessel is purpose-built to scoop up floating debris, a...
Keelboat racing / Navigation / Peel Ports / Yacht cruising
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 17 February, 2021 · Last modified 21 February, 2021
Peel Ports have been notified of a sunken vessel on the Segas Sailing Club moorings at the following approximate position: 51°24.017’N. 000° 33.842’E . This is roughly opposite Gillingham Marina. The wreck is believed...
Cruising Association / Dinghy cruising / History/archaeology / Motor cruising / Talk or lecture / Yacht cruising
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 8 February, 2021 · Last modified 24 February, 2021
The Cruising Association Kent Section’s brilliant “winter warmer” talks, organised by Clifford Mickleburgh, have not stopped for Covid. All of us, CA member or not, can enjoy them online. This month’s talk is by...
Classic motor vessels / Classic vessels / History/archaeology
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 4 February, 2021
Everything is still locked down by winter and the pandemic but the Medway Queen Preservation Society has ambitious plans for the coming year. All dependent, of course, on Covid and in some respects the...
Conference / Dinghy cruising / Motor cruising / RYA / Talk or lecture / Yacht cruising
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 25 January, 2021 · Last modified 24 January, 2021
Bookings for this year’s RYA Cruising Conference are now open! The online event has a packed schedule to interest regular and novice cruisers alike. Topics will include real-life stories from fellow cruisers, as well...
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