PLEASE NOTE, THIS CRUISE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Join us for one of our longer cruises to Chatham and Harty Ferry, behind the Isle of Sheppey. Sail across the Thames Estuary and see the Shivering Sands Army Fort, and the wreck of the Montgomery . Other than the obligatory sand banks and wind farms on route, there is easy access to the River Medway.
Once into the Medway it’s a short but interesting run into Chatham Marina. On the Friday take the time to look around Chatham’s historic docks and make some rope.
Saturday takes us through the Swale which at full tide is reasonably straight forward. Under the lifting bridge and on through to Harty Ferry.
The abundance of anchoring (holding is very good) or mooring buoys (East Coast Pilot has details I’ve never been charged, pick one up and be prepared to move if asked). makes this a nice trip for those who want to get away from the marina and stick a toe into the sailing safari life.
Once secure, enjoy a quick hop via your tender to the Harty Ferry Inn, or slightly farther to Faversham. This is best taken on the flood and returning on the ebb. There’s plenty of pubs, including a haunted pub! ‘The Shipwrights Arms’.
On the return trip over the Themes past the Knock John Tower
Helpful Sites
http://msba.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/MSBA-Visitor-Chart.pdf
http://www.crossingthethamesestuary.com/Web%20Site%20Spitway%20download%202019%20V1.pdf
As always, feel free to make you own arrangements but below are the provisional Club timings.
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.