Latest Notices to Mariners ( Posted 02.02.12 )
NtoM 05 2012 – East Swale Export Cable operations in Inter-Tidal Area
NtoM 06 2012 – East Swale Export Cable operations in Inter-Tidal Area
NtoM 07 2012 – Kingsnorth Power Station Temp Removal of Nav Buoys
London Array rock dump at Kentish Flats ( Posted 25.01.12 )
IMPORTANT information following a meeting at London Array with regard to the rock dumps at the Kentish Flats and Britned cable crossings. The main concern is the reduction of the depth of water at the Kentish Flats rock dump which is now reduced to 1.5m in places. London Array have informed the Coastguard, the Hydrographical office and Trinity House and are awaiting their responses but were keen that as many local craft, leisure and commercial, are as aware as possible. Please click for the NTM giving the details.
MYA position on Thames Estuary Airport proposals ( Posted 20.01.12 )
The MYA is currently monitoring the situation. Before committing to any involvement, we need to know more about the proposals and how they may impact on leisure users of the Medway and Swale. We also need to be aware of any economic and environmental benefits, and detriments, that such a scheme would have on our area before we decide what view to take. Whatever the outcome, the MYA will ensure that the impact on leisure users of the Thames, Medway and Swale is minimised and our needs are taken into account at the earliest stage in any potential development.
Notice to Mariners Nos 03 & 04 ( Posted 11.01.12 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that with immediate effect the two South Cardinal buoys marking the floating boom in front of the cooling water intakes at Kingsnorth Power Station, Long Reach, River Medway have been TEMPORARILY REMOVED. Click here
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or about Wednesday 11th January 2012 maintenance dredging works will commence in the Medway Approach Channel, Thames Estuary. Click here
Notice to Mariners 2012 Nos 01 & 02 ( Posted 06.01.12 )
NOTICES remaining in force. Click here.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or around Monday 9 January 2012 work will be carried out to reinstall the firewater pump at Isle of Grain LNG Jetty No. 10, Saltpan Reach, River Medway. Click here.
EMU export cable survey in The Swale for London Array ( Posted 06.01.12 )
Please find attached a notice to mariners ( and chart ) detailing upcoming survey operations in the Swale and Thames Estuary.The Yantlet (PLA Survey Launch) is scheduled to commence survey operations on 09/01/2012 for a period of four to seven days. The Yantlett will be using hull mounted and towed acoustic equipment. The Stemat Spirit is currently having the second ( of four ) export cable loaded and is likely to return to lay the second cable around mid January, as soon as I have more information I will let you know. Click here.
Happy New Year and a couple of things! ( Posted 06.01.12 )
A Happy New Year to all members and associates of the MYA.
At the recent AGM it was decided to set up a working group to consider the future of the MYA. Headed up by Tony Lavelle of HNYC, the working group is looking to the membership for input and ideas to re-evaluate the MYA’s aims and methods. If you can contribute ideas of any kind, please contact Tony Lavelle. Click here to email.
As many of you know, the MYA has both Facebook and Twitter accounts which automatically update from our News page. If you are not already signed up and clicked the LIKE button our Facebook page, please, please do so and please spread the word. This is by far the quickest and most efficient way to get relevant information to you so please consider signing up.
Marine Police Unit Newsletter ( Posted 23.12.11 )
Just to inform you that there is another marine newsletter on our web site. To reach this please click on the below link: www.kent.police.uk/marine
It is actually listed as Sept 2011, but that is a mistake as it should read Dec 2011 – sorry for the confusion! If you have problems accessing the site please let me know.
There has been much going on within the unit of late, staff changes and unit training, which has precluded me sending out regular newsletters. I hope as things settle down next year that I can produce the newsletters on a more frequent basis. I hope to be able to keep you all informed with what is going on with the Olympic preparation and any implications for Medway and Thames users.
If there is anything you would like included within these newsletters please feel free to contact me to discuss, anything marine related can be included.
It only remains for me to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year!
PS 8182 Mark Wigston - Marine Unit
mark.wigston@kent.pnn.police.uk
London Array update ( Posted 07.12.11 )
The export cable installation vessel Stemat Spirit has commenced laying the export cable from the Eastern Swale towards offshore Substation #1 and will complete the installation this week. Whilst engaged in cable laying operations The Stemat Spirit will operate a 6 anchor pattern, and a 500m safety zone is established, and vessels are to keep clear. The Stemat Spirit will be assisted by the vessels Yvonne W and the Coastal Vanguard. At the cable crossings of the Kentish Flats Wind farm and the Britned cables, the cable has been surface laid. Stemat Spirit is expected to reach the offshore substation December 5th.
The two Cable crossings between the London Array export cable and the Kentish Flats export cable and the Britnet cable are guarded by guard vessel “Our Pride” The Cable crossings will be rock dumped by rock dumping vessel Ham 601. This operation is expected to commence in the week to come.
Attached is a Notice to Mariners regarding the rock dumping on the LAL export cable at the Kentish Flats and Britned crossings. Click here to download.
The vessel Wiltango and will continue operations in the intertidal zone of the Swale Channel Other vessels operating in the Swale channel will be the ‘Coastal Explorer’, and ‘Sara Maatje VI’.
MYA Working Group ( Posted 07.12.11 )
At last night’s AGM it was decided to set up a working group to consider the future of the MYA. Headed up by Tony Lavelle of HNYC, the working group is looking to the membership for input and ideas to re-evaluate the MYA’s aims and methods. If you would like to contribute please contact Tony Lavelle. Click here to email.
Marine Licensing Workshops ( Posted 05.12.11 )
Following last week’s workshops on Marine Licensing we have produced a questionnaire on past dredging activity, the contents of which will be used to inform the Medway and Swale Maintenance Dredge Protocol and Water Framework Directive compliance assessments.
If you have carried out maintenance dredging within the last 10 years I would be grateful if you would complete the attached questionnaire and return it to the address below before Christmas. This will allow the necessary time to complete the assessments by April 2012, when the MMO begin licensing maintenance dredging operations. The form may seem long winded, but makes allowance for those who dredge in more than one location. (If you dredge in more than 5 locations please include the additional locations). It is clearly important for us to gain as much accurate and honest information in order that your present dredging activities may continue in the future. Please take time to fill in the form with as much information and as accurately as you can. If you are aware of anyone who carries out dredging, but was not at the workshops and may not have received this information, please let me know, or pass on the information to them. Please click to download: Presentation slides, Notes of the meetings, Questionnaire.
If you have any questions regarding the information or questionnaire, please let me know.
Cathryn Spain, Harbour Master, Peel Ports Medway - Tel 01795 596596
Free Drop in session about Marine Planning ( Posted 05.12.11 )
The Marine Management Organisation, are holding a free ‘drop in’ session in London, hosted by the Thames Estuary Partnership, on Tuesday 13th December. 2011. Whilst the Marine Management Organisation are currently undertaking marine planning for the East Inshore and East Offshore areas of the UK, they also want to update future plan areas (e.g. the Thames Estuary) on their progress so far and explain how this will affect you and give details of how you can get involved. Free refreshments will be served.
The drop in is being held at : Thames Estuary Partnership, UCL, Pearson Building, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT on Tuesday 13 December 2011 during the hours of 10:00-15:00.
A short presentation on the emerging evidence and issues report will be given at 11:00 and 13:30. Please let us know if you plan to ‘drop in’ at some point during the day and we can email you an entry code for the lobby door.
Jill Goddard, Executive Director, Thames Estuary Partnership - Tel: 020 7679 0540
Kingsferry Boat Club Theft and Damage Update ( Posted 28.11.11 )
On Wednesday 23 November, between 7 to 7.30 PM a Marine Police Patrol was checking the Kingsferry Bridge area when they spotted an individual with a torch in the KBC compound. The spooked individual made off under the old road bridge and into farmland while officers moored up to give chase. A police dog was called but a thorough search did not locate the individual on this occasion. Police patrols will continue in this area at odd times. While we would obviously have prefered to have captured this individual. it is likley our presence detered him/her from their intended mischief. This person may target other facilities so please keep a look out and alert the police if you see suspicious individuals by calling 01622 690690. If you believe a crime is being committed please call 999. Thank you to all those MYA members who have contacted me to affirm their support for the Marine Unit and our team of Marine Special Constables. Thank you.
Insp Steve Seabrook
Marine Unit
07980 770657
Kingsferry Boat Club – Thefts and Damage ( Posted 15.11.11 )
London Array Update – Stakeholder Report & Vessel Data ( Posted 14.11.11 )
Please find attached the latest stakeholder report and vessel matrix from London Array. There are now 82 piles driven. The export cable installation vessel Stemat Spirit has commenced laying the export cable from the Eastern Swale towards offshore Substation #1 and will continue throughout the next few weeks. Whilst engaged in cable laying operations The Stemat Spirit will operate a 6 anchor pattern, and a 500m safety zone is established, and vessels to keep clear. The Stemat Spirit will be assisted by the vesselsMPR2, Later replaced by Yvonne W and the Coastal Voyager. The Stemat Spirit is currently North of Whitstable and is scheduled to cross the export cable for the Kentish Flats Wind Farm in the week to come. At the cable crossing the cable will be surface laid. The Cable crossing will by guarded by guard vessel “Our Pride”. If you have any problems or questions please let me know. Best regards, Merlin Jackson. LAL/TFA. 07989 520484. Click here for stakeholder report. Click here for vessel data.
Kingsferry Boat Club Theft and Damage ( Posted 14.11.11 )
London Array Update – Stakeholder Report & Vessel Data ( Posted 08.11.11 )
Following the start of the cable pull in the Swale on Monday 31st October by the Stemat Spirit ,the cable has now been pulled-in through the ducts and to the joint pits at the substation. The Stemat Spirit is making its way out of the Swale towards the offshore substation on the LAL site. The plough has been deployed and the cable will now be laid and buried simultaneously from 3km all the way to the offshore substation.Whilst engaged in cable laying operations The Stemat Spirit will operate a 6 anchor pattern, a 500m safety zone is established, and vessels are asked to keep clear. The Stemat Spirit will be assisted by the vessels MPR2, and the Coastal Voyager, plus RIBs to guide vessels around the anchor pattern. Diving operations will be conducted in the Swale channel intertidal zone for a period of up to 7 days, the dive support vessel will be Coastal Worker. Medway VTS is aware of the diving operations. The vessels Wiltango and Wilcarry 300 and will continue operations in the intertidal zone of the Swale Channel Other vessels operating in the Swale channel will be the ‘Coastal Worker’, OMS Pollux and ‘Sara Maatje’. These vessels will also be involved in the cable burial in the Swale.If you have any problems or questions please let me know. Best regards, Merlin Jackson. LAL/TFA. 07989 520484. Click here for stakeholder report. Click here for vessel data.
Statement on Lord Foster’s Thames Estuary Airport Announcement ( Posted 03.11.11 )
Following Lord Foster’s announcement today (set for release at 6.00 am on 2 November 2011) on his proposals to build an airport on the Isle of Grain, Medway Council has today stated that this is one of the worst places for anyone to build a new airport.
Not only is it on the wrong side of London, with the capital in the way for most UK air travelers, but also plans released by the architect appear to place it on top of Europe’s largest Liquefied Natural Gas containers, where 20 per cent of Britain’s gas supplies are delivered by super tanker annually.
In addition, the site would also be where a major UK power station is based.
Leader of Medway Council, in Kent, Cllr Rodney Chambers, said: “The plan to build an airport on the Isle of Grain is, quite possibly, the daftest in a long list of pie in the sky schemes that have been put forward for an airport.
“The Isle of Grain is home to one of the world’s largest Liquefied Natural Gas terminals, with a fifth of the UK’s gas supply offloaded by container ships and stored there. It is plainly obvious that aircraft and huge gas containers are a potentially lethal mix.
“In addition to this, the sunken American warship the SS Richard Montgomery is submerged just a few miles from the location and laden with high explosives, the London Array wind farm is being built nearby and the airport cuts through an area that is home to hundreds of thousands of migrating birds.
“We have looked at Lord Foster’s plan and he appears to want to place his fantasy Isle of Grain airport on top of the LNG plant and a power station. It beggars belief.
“I can only assume he has not actually left his offices and traveled from London to Medway to have a look before releasing this.”
Cllr Chambers added: “A huge new airport on or near the Thames Estuary is both unaffordable and unnecessary and the government and many airline industry giants have already said they do not support such a plan.
“In addition, a poll by ICM for Medway Council recently showed that 76 per cent of people across the country, and even 67 per cent of Londoners, are against a Thames estuary airport.
“An airport on or near the Thames Estuary is unnecessary and unaffordable and would cause a devastating impact to the hundreds of thousands of migrating birds there as well as the local environment.”
“Instead, we should look to using up capacity at existing airports, which is already government policy.
“For instance, Manston, in Kent, already has one of the longest runways in Europe and is close to the high speed rail link to London while Birmingham is near the proposed site for a second high speed train and says it aims to double capacity.”
Notice to Mariners 32 – Removal of temporary obstruction ( Posted 02.11.11 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that from the date of this Notice the TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION in the Medway Approach Area HAS BEEN REMOVED. Click for details
Notice to Mariners 31 – London Array Wind Farm ( Posted 31.10.11 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that more preparation work for the arrival of the cable laying vessel “Stemat Spirit” has been carried out. The “Stemat Spirit” is now expected to arrive on site on or about Saturday 29th October. Preparation and equipment calibration will then take place over two days, using the barge “Stemat 77” which will be lying on the 5 ton anchor. The “Stemat Spirit” anchors will be laid out and tested. Two guard boats will be in attendance to guide craft making passage through the area. Click for more details.
IRC questionnaire from RORC ( Posted 25.10.11 )
At the recent GBR IRC meeting the subject of encouraging people into IRC was discussed. Their immediate conclusion is that before taking action they need to try and find out more about why more owners do not take up IRC.
It is no secret that the Rating Office fully supports PY and local handicap systems to encourage people into the sport; however they are interested in why more people do not then progress into IRC. The information in these questionnaires is intended for their information; it is NOT intended to bombard people with a ‘hard sell’, but if you include your name and contact they may wish to answer any specific comments or address false perceptions.
They have therefore put together two brief questionnaires on their website, one aimed at owners and the second at clubs. Direct links to the questionnaires are:
Owners: http://www.rorcrating.com/not-using-irc-tell-us-why.html
Clubs: http://www.rorcrating.com/clubs-questionnaire.html
We would appreciate your help in completing the relevant questionnaire, thank you. It would also be really helpful if clubs could forward the Owners’ questionnaire link to members, or post it on their websites?
Mrs Faith Lawson | Rating Secretary | RORC Rating Office
Notice to Mariners 30 – London Array Wind Farm ( Posted 19.10.11 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in preparation for the arrival of cable laying vessel “The Spirit”, two large anchors have been placed on location in the East Swale. Click for details.
Royal Yachts by Alan Major ( Posted 12.10.11 )
Local author, Alan Major, was born in Gillingham and is the author of The Kentish Lights and Maritime Antiques – an Illustrated Dictionary. His research into the history of Royal Yachts has seen him correspond with numerous royal families and he has been given a privileged access into many collections to gather the images for Royal Yachts.
His latest book, ROYAL YACHTS, is now available – published by Amberley. Please click here for details.
Notice to Mariners 29 – Isle of Grain Jetty No. 1 ( Posted 07.10.11 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or about Monday 10th October 2011 work will commence on the fenders at Jetty No.1 Isle of Grain, Saltpan Reach, River Medway in the following approximate location:- 51° 25.969’ N 00° 40.567’ E. Click for details.
Notice to Mariners 28 – Temporary Obstruction ( Posted 07.10.11 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that from the date of this Notice there is a TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION in the Medway Approach Area. Click for details.
NtoM272011 – Milton Creek Artlands Commission Installation ( Posted 03.10.11 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that on or about Monday 3rd October 2011 an Artlands Commission installation will commence in Milton Creek, The Swale. Click for details
Notice to Mariners 26 – London Array Wind Farm update ( Posted 26.09.11 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or about Tuesday 4th October work will commence on the installation of the export cables associated with the London Array Windfarm. The work will take place in the inter-tidal region on the South side of the eastern Swale off Cleve Marshes. Click for details.
Notice to Mariners 25 – Queenborough Harbour Obstruction ( Posted 26.09.11 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that an OBSTRUCTION exists between COMMERCIAL BUOY Nos. 1 and 2 in Queenborough Harbour, West Swale. Click for details.
RYA Sea Survival Course – Sunday 25 September 2011 ( Posted 21.09.11 )
Skilltrack RYA Sea Survival Course
Date: Sunday 25th September 2011
Time: 9.30 to 4pm
Location: Arethusa Centre, nr Rochester, Kent ME2 4XB
Price: £120 includes lunch, RYA book and certificate
Contact: Juliet Ward on 01634 407056 or Mike Goodwin on 07920 107147
Balanced Seas Regional Stakeholder Group submit Final Recommendations for MCZs ( Posted 09.09.11 )
Stakeholder Group submitted their Final Recommendations for Marine Conservation Zones in the south-east to Natural England and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee.
The Balanced Seas Final Report gives recommendations for 30 Marine Conservation Zones. The report is the result of two years tremendous hard work of the Balanced Seas Regional Stakeholder Group, supported by the three advisory Local Groups. The report, and descriptions of each of the Marine Conservation Zones, can be found here: www.balancedseas.org/page /RSGResources.html <http://www.balancedseas.org/page/RSG%20Resources.html>
The Balanced Seas project was a two-year stakeholder-led collaborative project set up to work with representatives of key interest groups to recommend Marine Conservation Zones around south-east England. The project is now winding down and the recommendations will be reviewed by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (for offshore waters) and Natural England (for English territorial waters out to 12 nautical miles) who will advise on the scientific evidence underpinning the recommended sites. The independent Science Advisory Panel will also provide its scientific assessment on the extent to which the resulting network of Marine Conservation Zones and existing Marine Protected Areas is likely to achieve the goal of ecological coherence. Separately, throughout the coming months, the Balanced Seas project will produce detailed assessments on the social, economic and
environmental impacts of the recommendations.
In 2012, all final recommendations and advice from the Science Advisory Panel, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and Natural England will be put forward to the Government which, following a public consultation, will determine which sites are finally designated as Marine Conservation Zones. The public consultation will be an important opportunity for stakeholders to share their views and have a further say.
The results of the public consultation will help determine which sites are finally designated as Marine Conservation Zones. Decisions about how the sites are managed, and what activities can or cannot take place in Marine Conservation Zones, will be finalised once designation is confirmed.
Balanced Seas will be sending out a final newsletter at the end of September. After September, if you wish to continue to be informed
about the Marine Conservation Zone process, please sign up to receive the national newsletter at http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-2409.You can also email mczproject@jncc.gov.uk<mailto:mczproject@jncc.gov.uk> or visit the websites of Defra, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and Natural England. To view the Marine Conservation Zone interactive map visit www.mczmapping.orghttp://www.mczmapping.org
Sue Wells
Project Manager
Balanced Seas – Regional MCZ Project for the South-east
Durrell Institute for Conservation and Ecology (DICE)
University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NR Tel. 01227 827839 Mob. 07584 020775
E-mail: s.m.wells@kent.ac.uk<mailto:s.m.wells@kent.ac.uk>
Notice to Mariners 24 – Sheerness Docks, River Bed Core Sampling ( Posted 02.08.11 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that on or about Monday 8th August 2011, work will commence to obtain river bed core samples in the River Medway at Sheerness Docks in the following approximate positions. Click for details
Notice to Mariners 23 – Water and Sediment Sampling ( Posted 02.08.11 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that on or about Monday 8th August 2011, work will commence to obtain water and sediment samples in the Medway Approach Channel and the River Medway in the following approximate positions. Click for details
Notice to Mariners 22 – Deployment of Current Meter Equipment ( Posted 02.08.11 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that on or about Sunday 7th August 2011, three self-recording current meter units will be deployed in the River Medway in the following approximate positions. Click for details
Notice to Mariners 20 – Updated Pilotage Directions ( Posted 02.08.11 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following a review of the Medway Ports Pilotage Directions 2006 a number of changes were proposed and these were put to public consultation. Following that consultation the Pilotage Directions have now been updated and a number of changes made. Click for details
Notice to Mariners 21 – Riverbed samples ( Posted 28.07.11 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or about Monday 1st August 2011 work will commence to collect bed samples in the Medway Approach Area, River Medway and West Swale. Click for details
Notice to Mariners 19 – Identification of vessels ( Posted 28.07.11 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that persons in charge of vessels navigating within the Medway Approach Area, The River Medway and The Swale must make sure that the vessel is properly identifiable in accordance with Medway Ports River Byelaw No. 50 of 1991. Click for details
Thames Estuary – Discontinuance of the Gore Channel ( Posted 13.07.11 )
Following recent Trinity House and MCA Civil Hydrographic Programme surveys we consider that due to depth and width constraints, this channel is no longer practical to use or maintain. We are now seeking comments from those who navigate in the area on the use made of the existing channel and the proposal for now marking the Copperas Channel to the west of Margate Sands. Click here for more details.
Notice to Mariners 18 ( Posted 12.07.11 )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or about Monday 18th July 2011 work will commence on the installation of the export cables associated with the London Array Windfarm. The work will take place in the inter-tidal region on the South side of the eastern Swale off Cleve Marshes. Click for details
Medway Yacht Club Regatta 21-24 July 2011 ( Posted 04.07.11 )
Everyone welcome! There will be Races / Cruises for the following classes:
- IRC Rated Yachts holding a 2011 valid rating certificate.
- MYA Rated Yachts holding a current 2011 MYA Rating with or without Spinnakers and who normally race during their Clubs racing calendar. Need a MYA Rating ~ Download and complete the form here
- White Sail Only rated boats will still need a MYA rating obtained at no charge from the MYC Cruiser Class here. This class is for boats that do not regularly race in their clubs events and are entering this Regatta perhaps as a family.
- The 3 One Design Classes ‘Dragon’, ‘Sonata’ and ‘Squibs’ will be governed by their respective Class Rules.
Abigale MYA Beer Competition Winners ( Posted 04.07.11 )
Congratulations to John Homer and Nigel Rodliffe who have each won a 17 pint box of Abigale Samphire Bitter.
Medway Marathon Sunday 10 July 2011 ( Posted 28.06.11 )
Come and enjoy the 48th Medway Marathon hosted by the Medway Yacht Club. Open to monohull dinghies and keel boats (not exceeding 30ft) with Portsmouth Yardstick number. Registrations close at 9.45am on the 10th July 2011. First Start: 10.00. Click here for details.
MYA Dinghy Regatta 2-3 July 2011 ( Posted 28.06.11 )
Hosted by the Wilsonian Sailing Club, the Medway’s annual river regatta always sees a great turnout of dinghies on both days. Join us for some exceptional racing all weekend with a BBQ and entertainment on Satruday evening. The river is a hive of activity during the regatta weekend, so be sure to bring your families and join in the fun. Click here for details.
Important advice from Kent Police Marine Unit ( Posted 27.06.11 )
The Kent Police Marine Unit have just published 4 very useful documents tailored for members of the MYA:
1. Offences – what constitutes crimminal offence. Click to download.
2. Evidence – what to note before contacting the police. Click to download.
3. Contacts – direct numbers for members to use when reporting an incident. Click to download.
4. Prevention – Top tips to help prevent marine crime. Click to download.
RYA Sea Survival Course – 10th July 2011 ( Posted 22.06.11 )
Date: Sunday 10th July 2011
Time: 9.00 to 4pm
Location: Chatham Historic Dockyard
Price: £120 includes lunch, RYA accreditation
Contact: Juliet Ward on 01634 407056 or Mike Goodwin on 07920 107147
Jeanneau Owners Weekend 25-26 River Medway ( Posted 20.06.11 )
The staff of Clarke and Carter would like to invite you, your family and friends to the fourth East Coast Jeanneau Owners’ rally, which this year is being held on the 25th & 26th June based on the Medway. For those of you who have not been before it is a great opportunity to meet other owners, families and crew with similar boats and to swap ideas and have a good time.
The intention is to set a “Treasure Hunt” for everyone to complete. The Treasure Hunt will be based on clues starting from the entrance to the Medway. This will be e-mailed to everyone on Thursday 23rd June. For your information High tide Sheerness is 20:25 BST on Saturday 25th.
Berthing for participating yachts and powerboats visiting the Medway will be available either at the Medway Sailing Club, Chatham Marina or Gillingham Marina. There will be a water taxi service from the waiting pontoon at Chatham Marina to the Yacht Club. Drinks will be available at the Medway Yacht Club, sponsored by Clarke & Carter at 18.30 followed by a three course informal dinner in the club for £20 per head.
On Sunday we intend to do a short Fun Race in the river, with spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes for yachts and a time trial for powerboats over a measure course so that everyone can leave shortly after high tide, which is at 09.10 BST.
All Owners are invited to come along and join in the fun. Booking forms will be posted to all owners who express an interest, alternatively please see our website www.clarkeandcarter.co.uk and click on the Jeanneau Owners’ page where a booking form can be downloaded. We hope that as many of you as possible will join us for our first Owners Weekend on the Medway. Please Contact Peter Norris on 01634 571605 or e-mail peter@clarkeandcarter.co.uk to register your interest or find out more about the weekend.
MARINE SAFETY/ SECURITY EVENT • Friday 24th June 2011 • Medway Yacht Club 1930hrs ( Posted 20.06.11 )
Medway Marine Community Partnership are holding a MARINE SAFETY/ SECURITY EVENT on FRIDAY 24th June 2011 at 19.30. Medway Yacht Club, Upnor. Speakers from Kent Police include – Medway’s Area Commander, Marine Unit and Special Branch. Kent Fire and Rescue Service, UKBA, R.N.L.I, Medway Ports Authority, Maritime Coastguard Agency, will all be on hand to discuss boat security, security/ safety, and other marine related issues you may have. Tea, coffee and a free buffet will also be available. For more details contact PCSO Michael Dann on 07772 226213.
Theft of equipment ( Posted 13.06.11 )
In Knight Road Strood Theft of a Marine Garmin 4000 GPS system and chart from a motor boat between 6pm on Sun. 05-06-11 and 9am on Wed. 08-06-11. Have you been offered one cheaply or in suspicious circumstances? If so please contact the Police on 01622 690690 and quote Crime No. DY/8690/11.
Gala Weekend at Medway Cruising Club ( Posted 10.06.11 )
It’s the Gala weekend at Medway Cruising Club. First race starts this evening at 1900hrs and then at 1000hrs on Saturday and Sunday. Catering for all levels of keelboat racing ability this is a fantastic open event. For further information click here.
Estuary Users Questionnaire ( Posted 09.06.11 )
The Medway Swale Estuary Partnership are conducting an in-depth survey as to how the River Medway and Swale are used for work and leisure and how those activities may impact the ecology of the waters and surrounding areas. The MSEP are a long standing partner of the MYA so if you have a couple of minutes please download the file, fill it in and email to MSEP. To access the file click here.
Queenborough All Tide Landing ( Posted 08.06.11 )
The All Tide Landing at Queenborough has been repaired and is back in commission.
Notice to Mariners 17 ( Posted 07.06.11 )
Notice to Mariners 17 2011 – Medway Ports Byelaws 1991 Byelaw No 22
Please click here to access
MYA Yearbooks 2011 ( Posted 06.06.11 )
I have have only 200 copies left. If any members haven’t received a copy or got access to a copy from their clubhouse, give me a shout.
MYA Business Meeting ( Posted 06.06.11 )
There will be a meeting of the Business Committee at Medway Cruising Club on Tuesday 7 June 2011 at 1930 hours.
Notice to Mariners 16 ( Posted 31.05.11 )
NtoM162011 – East Swale Small Craft Moorings – Amended and New Areas. Click here
IMRAY: Map of the River Medway ( Posted 29.05.11 )
IMRAY are looking for someone to take over the updating of the Map of the River Medway: Gillingham to Tonbridge book. There are 2 options as to how the book could be updated. 01. To completely re-write the book or 02. to leave the existing text and just update the technical info eg phones numbers, where to get diesel etc on a print by print basis. The mapping is still in place and available. Any interest, please email me publicity@medwayya.co.uk
CMS website is now up and running ( Posted 29.05.11 )
The MYA website has been upgraded with a content managed system and is now up and running. This will allow us to have several news editors bringing you more regular updates via the website AND Facebook and Twitter, which are both auto updated via the news page. Please spread the word and persuade other members to like our facebook page. This way, all future MYA news articles will be able to reach a greater audience more effectively and immediately.
Notice to Mariners (8) ( Posted 28.02.11 )
Notice to Mariners (7) ( Posted 28.02.11 )
Notice to Mariners (6) ( Posted 28.02.11 )
MYA Meeting 1st March 2011 Postponed ( Posted 22.02.11 )
Due to ongoing building works the IOSSC can no longer host us.
A new date and venue will be announced shortly.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Notice to Mariners (5) ( Posted 14.02.11 )
Notice to Mariners (4) ( Posted 04.02.11 )
MYA Yearbook 2011 ( Posted 02.02.11 )
The new yearbook is now at the printers and will be available at the end of Feb 2011. In the meantime a downloadable pdf can be accessed from the homepage or by clicking here >>
Notice to Mariners (3) ( Posted 07.01.11 )
Notice to Mariners (2) ( Posted 07.01.11 )
Notice to Mariners (1) ( Posted 04.01.11 )
Notice to Mariners (31) ( Posted 20.12.10 )
RYA Winter Workshops ( Posted 08.12.10 )
A series of workshops delivered by your Onboard Development Officers and Regional Club Coaches.Your way of working with the RYA this winter – with great benefits to your club.
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Notice to Mariners (30) ( Posted 30.11.10 )
Congratulations to IOSSC ( Posted 30.11.10 )
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Notice to Mariners (29) ( Posted 30.11.10 )
Notice to Mariners (28) ( Posted 18.10.10 )
Notice to Mariners (27) ( Posted 13.10.10 )
Notice to Mariners (26) ( Posted 11.10.10 )
Trot Boat Destroyed by fire. Arson suspected ( Posted 08.10.10 )
On the night of 06/10/10 the QYC trot boat was set on fire, the damage is so severe that the boat has sunk and the hammerhead scorched.This took place at approximately 0200hrs and was reported by staff at Sheerness docks that could see the fire from there. This is yet another example that supports the view by some club members that the ATL should be decommissioned.
This is the second fire that has been started on a boat on the ATL. Veritas was also targeted last winter when unidentified intruders broke into the boat and set fire to it. After which they untied the boat and set it adrift. Fortunately the fire was set on fire resistant material and went out, and by then they could not board the boat as they had let it go. My own personal view varies considerably, from total disgust in the people who did this, and a desire to remove the ATL as a type of punishment, to a realisation that the real people who would suffer are the majority of people who use the ATL responsibly.
We would welcome as many volunteers as possible this weekend to remove the wreck as it could potentially be a hazard, and would without doubt break free of the ATL shortly. Anyone who is available to assist should meet up at the club on Saturday by 0900 hrs.