PS Waverley to visit Medway
The last sea-going paddle steamer in the world is scheduled to visit the River Medway on 26 September and 8 October after calling at Gravesend and Southend. How far Waverley comes up the river...
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Do you recognise this dinghy?
This sailing dinghy was recovered by Peel Ports from the Medway today, near the Victoria buoy, possibly washed away by the high spring tide. Please contact info@msba.org.uk if you know where it came from.
Open Races at Greenwich YC in 2023
18+19 February: Frostbite Race overnight at Erith YC with dinner ashoreSun 9 April (Easter): Gaffers’ Race from Garrison Point to GYC followed by dinner ashoreSun 28 May: Duke of York Challenge followed by dinner...
Queenborough Classic Boat Festival, 10/12 Sept 2022 (UPDATED)
UPDATE: out of respect to the late Queen, the festivities have been cancelled but many of the classic boats have already arrived and the harbour will be open to visitors. Following the return of...
MDL Marinas now demanding non-refundable payment for advance bookings
At least two local clubs have been put off booking rallies to Chatham Marina by demands for full payment in advance, even when the booking is for many months away. Fortunately other local marinas...
More restrictions at Kingsferry Bridge, 18+20 Aug
An RMT strike may disrupt Kingsferry Bridge operations on Thursday 18 August and Saturday 20 August, plus periods outside of this day. Network Rail have a contingency plan to cover part of the disruption:Thursday...
Mary Cup, now 2 Oct
UPDATE: The race has been postponed to Sunday 2 October 2022 This is an annual race for monohull yachts, organised by the Royal Engineer YC, and open to local cruisers with an NHC rating....
Bart’s Bash, 11+12 Sept 2022
The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation (ASF) was established in 2013 after the tragic death of Andrew “Bart” Simpson. Andrew was a talented sailor who firmly believed in the benefits that participation in sport can...
No fly zone over Monty, 21 Aug – 15 Nov
Tim Bell of Isle of Sheppey SC informs us that, in anticipation of work starting soon on the Montgomery wreck, the authorities have declared a no fly zone of one mile radius and up...
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