VIC 96 steams to Ostend
VIC 96, a WW2 Admiralty “puffer” was seen today under steam leaving Stangate Creek for Ramsgate, en route for the Ostend At Anchor classic boat event before going to Vlissingen. This year’s trip will...
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Flare Amnesty at Dover Marina, 21 May
Dover Marina as part of its open day on Saturday 21 May have arranged a “Flare Amnesty.” Private individuals can take flares along to Dover Marina between 10am and 1.30pm (not as previously stated) and dispose...
Kingsferry Bridge opening times
According to East Coast Pilot, the bridge will open only at 10 minutes past the hour on Mondays to Saturdays, and 15 minutes past the hour on Sundays, until the refurbishment of the motors...
Have you seen my dinghy? YES!
Ken Marsden writes, “I’m a member of the Medway Cruising Club, and within the last few days have lost my dinghy from my mooring off Gillingham. As far as I can see the dinghy...
Porpoises return to Medway – UPDATED
There have been several sightings (including by your webmaster) of harbour porpoises in the Medway in the last few weeks, as far up as Rochester Bridge. The presence of these small members of the...
Classic Yacht & Motor Boat Festival, Queenborough Harbour, 8 Oct 2016
Queenborough Harbour Trust are organising a number of events with the purpose of generating interest in boats, boating and our local waters. One of these events will be a classic yacht & motor boat...
Arms smugglers convicted at Old Bailey
“Mastermind” Harry Shilling and Michael Defraine were convicted of smuggling 9 machine pistols and 22 assault rifles plus ammunition from Boulogne to a deserted wharf near Cuxton. Their operation was monitored for weeks by the...
2016 River Events
Peel Ports has published an Updated List of Events of which they have been notified. Clubs and Organisations are obliged to notify Peel Ports of organised events taking place on the river such as races and...
Medway Valley Crossing – Important Announcement
Peel Ports have issued a Notice to Mariners stating that from 18 April 2016 lifting operations will commence on the Medway Valley Crossing. This work will start the process of removing the temporary air...
Safety Boats Needed for AYC Powerboat Race
Owing to some last minute cancellations, Allhallows Yacht Club now needs some additional safety boats and crew to assist in their powerboat race on Sunday 24 April 2016. If you are able to assist...
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