RKJ Pontoon named at Queenborough
New York has its JFK Airport. Now Queenborough has the RKJ Pontoon, named this morning in honour of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston who was visiting to see his Clipper Fleet set off on their Round...
Category: Marinas
Sailpast in memory of Roger Frankland Haile, 22 August
This Saturday, the Medway River Users Association, the MSBA’s partner for the non-tidal Medway, is organising a sailpast in memory of Roger Frankland Haile of Bow Bridge Marina. There will be a large number of...
Queenborough alternative marina plan gains Council support
Tim Bell writes: My group are absolutely delighted that Swale Borough Council are taking the Alternative Marina idea seriously. This is a first step, and has been recommended by the Local Development Framework Panel Meeting to...
Marina winter lock closures
We understand the locks will be closed for maintenance as follows: Gillingham Marina’s lock will be closed from 23 January for two weeks. Chatham Marina’s lock will be shut from 26 January to 9 February
Expansion at Queenborough Harbour
Press Release from Queenborough Harbour Trust With the recent addition of a further 9 moorings, Queenborough Harbour continues to expand its services to the boating community. These Shoal Draft/Half Tide moorings are suitable for...
Save Queenborough Creek for maritime use, support alternative marina plan
The 2006 plan for Queenborough regeneration included a marina but this aspect was later dropped in favour of building houses right up to the south edge of the water. See SBC+HCA amended plan here....
Octopus spotted in Gillingham Marina
An unexpected visitor could still be lurking at a marina – after it surprised fishermen and onlookers by swimming into Gillingham’s waters. A red octopus was spotted by the marina wall near the hoists...
QHT at London Boat Show
Queenborough Harbour Trust again had a stand at the London Boat Show this year. Pictured are Geof Reed and Pete Fisher, proud to show their affiliation with the MSBA.
60 new berths at Chatham Marina
New pontoons have been installed by MDL at Chatham Maritime Marina. http://www.pbo.co.uk/news/534700/new-pontoons-at-chatham-maritime-marina
Gillingham Marina “On the Water Weekend” brought out the sun and smiles
Gillingham Marina’s On The Water Weekend, run on the 27/28 April in association with Medway Watersports Centre, marked what seemed to be the start of the boating season in regard to the weather by getting...
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