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Read more about the article Pursuit Race – 22nd September 2019

Pursuit Race – 22nd September 2019

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:26/09/2019
  • Post category:Member/Race
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Four boats assembled in Short Reach on the early tide. Nerides 3 and Shearwater set off a little before 08.00 with a slight breeze to help them. About half an…

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Read more about the article Round the Island Race – 8th September 2019

Round the Island Race – 8th September 2019

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:26/09/2019
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Four boats lined up for the 08.00 start. Three Westerly Fulmars, Marie Louise, Broadsword and Jeddo and Leisure 17, Nelly May. Jeddo took the lead all the way to Slaughterhouse…

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Anchor hazard Stangate Creek – Short Reach – Updated

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:22/09/2019
  • Post category:Club News/Navigation/Public
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We have received the following information from some visitors from Benfleet YC that visited over the weekend to attend the Three Tuns beer festival. Something to be aware of and…

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Pursuit Race 22nd September 2019

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:19/09/2019
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This coming Sunday 22nd September 2019 is the annual Pursuit race. High Water Sheerness is 06:10 with the allocated start times shown below. If your boat isn't shown in the…

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Anchor hazard Stangate Creek – Short Reach

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:28/08/2019
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We have received the following information from some visitors from Benfleet YC that visited over the weekend to attend the Three Tuns beer festival. Something to be aware of and…

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Read more about the article I am your Lifejacket

I am your Lifejacket

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:26/08/2019
  • Post category:Safety
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Read more about the article East Coast trip August 2019

East Coast trip August 2019

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:16/08/2019
  • Post category:Club News/Public
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A few pics of the brief trip to the River Blackwater. First postponed last week due to the horrendous weather last weekend and then cut short due to another bad…

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Jotun Vinyguard Silvergrey 88 Primer

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:25/07/2019
  • Post category:Paint
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I was recommended Jotun Vinyguard Silvergrey 8 as an alternative to International Primocon when I stripped my hull last winter. The best price I could find for Primocon was about…

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Read more about the article Waterproof sealant

Waterproof sealant

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:23/07/2019
  • Post category:Recommended/Sealant
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I haven't used it myself, but I have it on good authority that Puraflex 40 from Tool Station is virtually the same as Sikaflex 291. Available in black or white.…

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Read more about the article Swin Spitway

Swin Spitway

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:18/07/2019
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Notices to Mariners Week 27 reports a new survey of the Swin Spitway by Roger Gaspar, author of Crossing the Thames Estuary. He has produced the very useful PDF of…

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