Clifford Mickleburgh, Secretary of the Cruising Association Kent Section, writes: Many of you may be aware of the East and West Bulwark buoys marking the military wreck of HMS Bulwark at Kethole Reach on...
Kent Police report a recent spate of thefts from boats in Faversham and Oare creeks.
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 2 November, 2014 · Last modified 5 November, 2014
Peel Ports are holding consultations on Sheppey for their master plan which includes a marina at Sheerness. See http://peelports.com/sheerness-master-plan Option 1 of the Plan proposes “reclaiming 125 hectares of land directly off the existing shore...
Dick Holness took this photo today. Yesterday the “harbour lookout” and container were taken by lorry to Sheerness then brought back again by sea. UPDATE: The pontoon is expected to be open for business...
Classic motor vessels / Classic vessels
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 28 October, 2014 · Last modified 5 November, 2014
Chatham Marina manager Alastair Hand and lock-keeper John Kempton will be abseiling down the side of the Premier Inn in Canterbury on Saturday to raise funds for the restoration of the Paddle Steamer Medway Queen....
Navigation / Peel Ports / Safety
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 21 October, 2014 · Last modified 5 November, 2014
Not the chimney, at least not yet! E.ON have not published dates for demolition of the two power station chimneys but Peel Ports Notice to Mariners No 31 defines an exclusion zone 250 metres from...
Canoeing / Dinghy sailing / Training
by MSBA Webmaster · Published 20 October, 2014 · Last modified 21 October, 2014
Medway Watersports Centre, which provides youth training, is no longer run by Medway Council. Trevor Peen asks you to vote for the Trust’s application for a grant to refurbish their changing rooms. Instructions for voting for Medway...
Nick Ardley informs us that the autumn public meeting held by the PLA was held at the Island YC, Canvey Island, (his club) on Thursday. There were issues which Medway and Swale sailors may be...
News just in, as they say on CNN: the 60 metre x 9 metre pontoon (in 3 sections joined together) have now been installed and connected to the All Tide Landing hammerhead. However, the...
If you sail a yacht, please complete this survey to help the RNLI, Royal Yachting Association and Maritime and Coastguard Agency improve sailing safety in the UK. The survey is open from Oct 9th...
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