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Category: News
Dave Price (RIP)
This was posted on our Facebook group by Tim Bell. Some members will probably have known Dave Price, ex-commodore of Queenborough Yacht Club. It is with sadness that in today’s (Wednesday) STG it has...
Raybel in dry dock
On the high tide of 16 November, after months of careful planning, the restoration team successfully manoeuvred the sailing barge Raybel into her dry dock in Milton Creek at Sittingbourne. More information Some members...
New RIB for Kent Police
Kent Police now have a new high powered RIB, A 10m Parker Baltic Cruiser with twin 350hp outboards called Invicta. It seems at the moment to be based at Sheerness and was out on...
Kingsferry Bridge: Update
Network Rail have told the MSBA that, while work is being carried out to reinstate the power at Kingsferry Bridge, the bridge can only be lifted when there is a fitter on site, which...
Lift-off for Faversham swing bridge
After years of campaigning, the swing bridge at Faversham has been lifted for inspection of the mechanism. If all goes well this should lead to the basin being usable again for barges and water...
Kingsferry Bridge operating again
Following last week’s notice of closure of Kingsferry Bridge due to mechanical failure, an emergency generator has been installed that will allow normal lifting operations. The generator will remain on site until a permanent...
Chatham Docks to close in 2025
As long suspected, Peel Land & Property have revealed that Chatham Docks will close in 2025 for redevelopment into housing, retail, tourism and leisure. Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst has expressed concern at the potential loss of...
NTM 719 England – East Coast – Copperas Channel – Depths
Some reduced depths following recent surveys. The water has always been pretty shallow close to the two buoys. Full details here http://www.crossingthethamesestuary.com/page9.html under Week 6
Frozen Creek
Some pictures from Mick Drury of the creek this morning. We’ve now had continuous frost (in the shade) for 8 days at the creek and 4 days with -7 at night, mostly due to...