Allegretto now salvaged
This rare lifting-keel Sadler 32 was seen on Greenborough Marsh, near Stangate Creek. Thanks to helpful members of the boating community, the owner was traced and informed. It appears that Allegretto became detached from...
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Try Sailing at Medway YC, Sat 21 March
Come and visit Medway Yacht Club for our first event of the season. It is open to everyone and free of charge: you can go for a sail with an experienced club member. If...
Dead whale in Medway
Sadly, the large sperm whale that had been seen in difficulty off Whitstable on 30 January subsequently died. The carcass was towed to a mooring in the Medway before being taken to Sheerness for...
MSBA Business Meetings in 2020
The following dates and venues were agreed at the MSBA AGM and Business Meeting on 26 November: Tues 24 March – Kent Boat & Ski Club Tues 30 June – Medway Yacht Club Tues...
Marine & Coastal Biosecurity Workshop, 10.30-2pm, Thurs 12 Dec – PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
The Marine & Coastal Biosecurity and Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) workshop will be held at Riverside Country Park, Gillingham on Thursday 12 December. It is primarily targeted towards people involved with the management of...
RYA webinar “Putting People First”, 5 Dec
If you didn’t get to the RYA Regional Affiliated Clubs seminar last Sunday you missed some very useful tips and information for keeping your club members engaged, particularly with regard to volunteering for the...
Patman’s Wharf to become housing development
A planning application has been submitted to build houses and flats on the site of Patman’s Wharf at Upnor. Comments may be submitted on Medway Council’s planning portal ref MC/19/2361 Should you wish to...
Arrival of HMS Medway, Tues 17 Sept 2019
HMS Medway is expected to arrive at Chatham Docks at 1400 on Tuesday 17 September. After locking into Basin 3 via the Bullnose, the warship will proceed to Basin 2 in Chatham Maritime. On Sunday 22...
PC David Lavender retires
At the MSBA business meeting last week we were sorry to report that PC David Lavender of the Kent Police Marine Unit has retired after many years of service to the local marine community. ...
Anyone for Dragon Boat Racing, Sun 26 May 2019?
If you or your club are interested in taking part in this fund-raising charity event, visit www.medwaysunlightrotary.org.uk or email dragonboat@medwaysunlightrotary.org.uk or contact Bill Parkinson on 07813 334683.
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