by MSBA Webmaster · Published 21 May, 2014 · Last modified 14 August, 2014
Some intrepid yachtspersons (including your webmaster) have once again been able to walk ashore with dry feet at Queenborough thanks to repairs being made by Queenborough Yacht Club. Once these repairs are complete, the...
Kingsferry Bridge / Navigation / Queenborough / Safety / Sailing / Sailing barges
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 16 May, 2014 · Last modified 17 October, 2020
After a few years of much improved operation, we are once more receiving reports of excessive delays at Kingsferry Bridge, which is supposed to open once an hour on request. The bridge is operated...
The Cruising Association Kent Section inform us that the Port of Dover is hosting a seminar this Friday 28 March at the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club. If you a user, visitor, berth holder or...
Navigation / Peel Ports / Safety
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 19 March, 2014 · Last modified 4 October, 2014
We have been advised that Peel Ports do not intend to replace the current harbour master, Cathryn Spain, when she steps down at the end of March. It is unclear how a “group harbour...
Navigation / Planning / Sailing barges
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 25 February, 2014 · Last modified 10 March, 2014
Thanks to everyone for your replies, which you can read below. Cllr Kelly Tolhurst (Vice Chair of MSBA) is working with Medway Council to ensure that officials do not make rash promises regarding use...
Queenborough Harbour Trust is purchasing a massive 60 metre long by 9 metre wide concrete pontoon, formerly used by the Gosport ferry in Portsmouth harbour. This will not only provide space for alongside moorings...
Now for some good news. This is Sun Pier yesterday, looking good with new landing pontoon and bridge. Medway Council plans to have the pier in service by Easter 2014.
Martin Ashton, Commodore of Hollowshore Cruising Club writes, “The Oare Creek entrance was not dredged as planned due to a late objection from Faversham Oyster Company (that have the fishing rights in the Swale)....
Deputy Harbourmaster John Gurton would like to know what we think about changing buoys 15 and 16 (green and red channel buoys between Oakham Ness and Bishop Spit) to quick flashing. It is suggested...
Weather has delayed the reinstatement of the landing pontoons and two walkways which was to have taken place this week. The pier was expected to be back in commission by the end of November....
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