Network Rail will be closing the non-tidal River Medway to navigation at the railway bridge, just upstream of the disused lock and below Branbridges at East Peckham, (known as East Peckham Rail Bridge). This is...
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 14 August, 2017 · Last modified 17 August, 2017
Less than a month after the reopening of East Farleigh lock, the non-tidal Medway is again closed to navigation. This time it’s because of severe damage to Teston Bridge, allegedly caused by a drunken...
The Environment Agency, which manages the non-tidal Medway, is reported to be confident that East Farleigh Lock will reopen on the afternoon of Friday 21 July. There may be a scramble as boats which have...
Stay for two nights and receive 50% off your second night’s stay. Offer is valid until 30 June (terms and conditions apply). To book phone 01304 241663 or email marina@doverport.co.uk quoting code DOVMAR2NIGHTS. Check with...
We are sad to report that Ron Judd has died tragically. He fell from a ladder whilst working on Nepos in Gillingham Marina last Thursday. He was air lifted to London but he never regained...
Environment / Motor cruising / Navigation / Wildlife
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 9 May, 2017 · Last modified 24 May, 2017
In addition to the delay in repairing the lock wall, a pair of Grey Wagtails have made a nest in a key part of the construction site. The contractors are unable to work near the nest...
Medway Bridge Marina invite you to their Motor Sport Themed Black Tie Charity Ball on Friday 6 October at Mercure Hotel, Brands Hatch. Enjoy the company of a mystery F1 driver from the 70s and a 3...
April Fool / Environment / Motor cruising / Navigation / Wildlife / Yacht cruising
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 1 April, 2017 · Last modified 2 April, 2022
Anchoring in Stangate Creek in the heart of the Medway Estuary, which is a Marine Conservation Zone, is to be prohibited from today, April 1st, following the discovery of several colonies of tentacled lagoon worms Alkmaria...
Motor cruising / Talk or lecture
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 27 March, 2017 · Last modified 14 April, 2017
Clifford Mickleburgh on DAWN OWL with Charlie on a whistle-stop tour of Europe from the Netherlands north to Copenhagen and then south through the Kiel Canal, Frisian Islands and the European rivers and canals...
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 8 March, 2017 · Last modified 16 March, 2017
Contractors working on behalf of the Environment Agency have discovered a major structural issue with a large section of lock wall behind the left-hand tail lock gate. This entire section of the lock now...
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