Sunday 18 October 2015

18th October 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 12:40
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Way Point 1: Fords Wharf
Way Point 2: Malta Inn
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 13:10
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Direction: NE
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 13c
Pressure (mb): 1014mb
Engine Hours: 0.5
Trip Distance (nm): 1.47
Total Trip Time (hrs): 0.5
Total Trip Time (mins): 30
Fuel Usage (litres): 3.94
Fuel Added: 139.62 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Re-fuel with 139.62ltrs of diesel so that the tanks are full for the winter lay-up. Sun came out so decided to go for a very short river trip which is most likely the last this year.

Saturday 26 September 2015

26th September 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 12:20
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Way Point 1: Maidstone Waypoint 1 Fairmeadow, Maidstone ME14 1JP, UK
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 13:05
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Direction: NE
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 13c
Pressure (mb): 1014mb
Engine Hours: 0.75
Trip Distance (nm): 2.91
Total Trip Time (hrs): 0.75
Total Trip Time (mins): 45
Fuel Usage (litres): 5.92
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Lunchtime cruise to Maidstone, stopped for a cup of tea rafted besides our old cruising friends, Martin & Liz, onboard Sherwood.

Saturday 22 August 2015

22nd August 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 11:40
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Way Point 1: East Farleigh Lock
Way Point 2: Maidstone
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 13:42
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Clear Sky
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Direction: SE
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 18c
Pressure (mb): 1016mb
Engine Hours: 2
Trip Distance (nm): 10.3
Total Trip Time (hrs): 2.03
Total Trip Time (mins): 122
Fuel Usage (litres): 15.78
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette, Cymantha, Stewart, Tia & Wayne
Cruise Notes: River cruise to East Farleigh lock, turned without mooring and headed back to Maidstone for lunch. Departed from Maidstone and returned to the marina.

Tuesday 18 August 2015

18th August 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 12:10
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Way Point 1: Maidstone Fairmeadow
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 12:55
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: SW
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 17c
Pressure (mb): 1009mb
Engine Hours: 0.75
Trip Distance (nm): 2.9
Total Trip Time (hrs): 0.75
Total Trip Time (mins): 45
Fuel Usage (litres): 5.92
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: River trip to collect Annette from Maidstone.

Tuesday 28 July 2015

28th July 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 12:05
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Way Point 1: Maidstone Fairmeadow
Way Point 2: Allington Lock
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 13:05
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: SW
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 17c
Pressure (mb): 1020mb
Engine Hours: 1
Trip Distance (nm): 4.47
Total Trip Time (hrs): 1
Total Trip Time (mins): 60
Fuel Usage (litres): 7.89
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Short trip to collect Annette from Maidstone, returned via Allington Lock.

Sunday 26 July 2015

26th July 2015

Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 17:27
Departure Port Location: 1 Maritime Way, St Mary's Island, Chatham ME4 3ER, UK
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 20:20
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Heavy Clouds
Preciptation: Rain
Wind Direction: N
Sea State: Slight 0.5-1.25m
Temperature (c): 13c
Pressure (mb): 997mb
Engine Hours: 2.1
Trip Distance (nm): 12.19
Total Trip Time (hrs): 2.88
Total Trip Time (mins): 173
Fuel Usage (litres): 16.57
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Returned back to Allington in bad weather, visibility poor. Due to low water level proceeded with caution up to Allington Lock.

Saturday 25 July 2015

25th July 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 08:48
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 10:47
Destination Port Location: 1 Maritime Way, St Mary's Island, Chatham ME4 3ER, UK

Sky State: Heavy Clouds
Precipitation: Rain
Wind Direction: N
Sea State: Slight 0.5-1.25m
Temperature (c): 14c
Pressure (mb): 998mb
Engine Hours: 2
Trip Distance (nm): 12.18
Total Trip Time (hrs): 1.98
Total Trip Time (mins): 119
Fuel Usage (litres): 15.78
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Cruised to Chatham to join Syrena for the weekend.

Tuesday 14 July 2015

14th July 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 12:10
Departure Port Location:Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Way Point 1: Maidstone
Way Point 1 Position: Fairmeadow, Maidstone ME14 1JP, UK
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 12:56
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: S
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 12c
Pressure (mb): 1019mb
Engine Hours: 0.75
Trip Distance (nm): 3.41
Total Trip Time (hrs): 0.77
Total Trip Time (mins): 46
Fuel Usage (litres): 5.92
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: River trip to Maidstone.

Wednesday 1 July 2015

1st July 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 11:31
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Way Point 1: East Farleigh Lock
Way Point 1 Position: East Farleigh ME16 8GE, UK
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 13:05
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Clear Sky
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: SE
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 19c
Pressure (mb): 1025mb
Engine Hours: 1.5
Trip Distance (nm): 7.41
Total Trip Time (hrs): 1.57
Total Trip Time (mins): 94
Fuel Usage (litres): 11.84
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette, Tony Faulkner, Toby & Charlie
Cruise Notes: Cruise upriver to East Farleigh lock, turned without mooring, with our grandsons & friend.

Tuesday 30 June 2015

30 June 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 12:15
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 12:45
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Clear Sky
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: SE
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 17c
Pressure (mb): 1010mb
Engine Hours: 0.5
Trip Distance (nm): 2.91
Total Trip Time (hrs): 0.5
Total Trip Time (mins): 30
Fuel Usage (litres): 3.94
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray,
Cruise Notes: Quick river trip.

Saturday 27 June 2015

27th June 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 13:50
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Way Point 1: Maidstone
Way Point 1 Position: Fairmeadow, Maidstone ME14 1JP, UK
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 14:35
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Clear Sky
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: SE
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 18c
Pressure (mb): 1018mb
Engine Hours: 0.75
Trip Distance (nm): 3.5
Total Trip Time (hrs): 0.75
Total Trip Time (mins): 45
Fuel Usage (litres): 5.92
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Short trip to Maidstone, turned without mooring.

Wednesday 24 June 2015

24th June 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 12:05
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Way Point 1: Maidstone Fairmeadow
Way Point 1 Position: Fairmeadow, Maidstone ME14 1JP, UK Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 13:02
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: SE
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 18c
Pressure (mb): 1022mb
Engine Hours: 1
Trip Distance (nm): 3.47
Total Trip Time (hrs): 0.95
Total Trip Time (mins): 57
Fuel Usage (litres): 7.89
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Short trip to collect Annette from work.

Sunday 21 June 2015

21st June 2015

Departure Port: Rochester
Departure Time: 10:12
Departure Port Location: 7 Esplanade, Rochester ME1, UK
Way Point 1: Thames Estuary
Waypoint 1 Position: Minster on Sea, Sheerness ME12 2DJ, UK
Way Point 2: Rochester Pier
Waypoint 2 Location: 5 Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QE, UK
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 16:52
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: NW
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 18c
Pressure (mb): 1024mb
Engine Hours: 6.75
Trip Distance (nm): 34.52
Total Trip Time (hrs): 6.67
Total Trip Time (mins): 400
 Fuel Usage (litres): 53.26
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette, Rhona & Clint
Cruise Notes: Departed with the Admirals flotilla and headed out to the Thames estuary, saluted the wreck of HMS Bulwark on the way. Continued to the wreck site of USS George Montgomery where a short service over the VHS radio was held. Turned and headed back to Allington.

Saturday 20 June 2015

20th June 2015

Departure Port: Rochester
Departure Time: 13:35
Departure Port Location: 10 Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QN, UK
Way Point 1: Hawkwood Stone
Waypoint 1 Position: Rochester ME1 3YA, UK
Destination Port: Rochester
Destination Arrival Time: 16:37
Destination Port Location: 10 Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QN, UK

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: SW
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m
Temperature (c): 17c
Pressure (mb): 1023mb
Engine Hours: 3.25
Trip Distance (nm): 14.6
Total Trip Time (hrs): 3.03
Total Trip Time (mins): 182
 Fuel Usage (litres): 25.64
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette, Rhona & Clint
Cruise Notes: Departed Rochester and headed to the Hawkwood Stone to await the arrival of the main flotilla to mark the passing of vessels. Headed back to Rochester as one grand flotilla.

Friday 19 June 2015

19th June 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 16:45
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Destination Port: Rochester
Destination Arrival Time: 18:17
Destination Port Location: 7 Esplanade, Rochester ME1, UK

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: NE
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m
Temperature (c): 18c
Pressure (mb): 1019mb
Engine Hours: 2
Trip Distance (nm): 9.8
Total Trip Time (hrs): 1.53
Total Trip Time (mins): 92
Fuel Usage (litres): 15.78
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette, Rhona & Clint
Cruise Notes: Departed from Allington and headed down river to Rochester C.C for the night in readiness for the Admirals Cruise on Saturday.

Wednesday 17 June 2015

17 June 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 12:05
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Way Point 1: Maidstone Fairmeadow
Way Point 1 Position: Fairmeadow, Maidstone ME14 1JP, UK Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 13:50
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: SW
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 18c
Pressure (mb): 1023mb
Engine Hours: 1
Trip Distance (nm): 3
Total Trip Time (hrs): 1.75
Total Trip Time (mins): 105
Fuel Usage (litres): 7.89
Fuel Added: 63 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Wedding anniversary river cruise.

Sunday 24 May 2015

24th May 2015

Departure Port: Rochester
Departure Time: 13:25
Departure Port Location: 10 Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QN, UK
Way Point 1: Folly Point
Way Point 1 Position: Hoo St. Werburgh, UK
Way Point 2: Rochester Public Pier
Way Point 2 Location: 5 Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QE, UK
Destination Port: Allington Marina Destination Arrival Time: 17:54
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: SE
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m
Temperature (c): 15c
Pressure (mb): 1007mb
Engine Hours: 5
Trip Distance (nm): 18.95
Total Trip Time (hrs): 4.48
Total Trip Time (mins): 269
Fuel Usage (litres): 39.45
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Departed from Rochester and cruised out to Folly Point where Annette did some boat handling exercises from the helm. Turned and headed back to Allington.

Saturday 23 May 2015

23rd May 2015

Departure Port: Rochester
Departure Time: 11:15
Departure Port Location: 7 Esplanade, Rochester ME1, UK
Way Point 1: Stangate Creek
Way Point 1 Position: Sittingbourne ME9 8SN, UK
Destination Port: Rochester
Destination Arrival Time: 15:58
Destination Port Location: 7 Esplanade, Rochester ME1, UK

Sky State: Cloudy
Precipitation: Light Rain
Wind Direction: NE
Sea State: Slight 0.5-1.25m
Temperature (c): 12c
Pressure (mb): 1001mb
Engine Hours: 3.25
Trip Distance (nm): 22
Total Trip Time (hrs): 4.72
Total Trip Time (mins): 283
Fuel Usage (litres): 25.64
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Cruised to Stangate Creek, dropped anchor while having lunch. Syrena rafted beside us. Returned to Rochester for the night.

Friday 22 May 2015

22nd May 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 17:35
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Destination Port: Rochester
Destination Arrival Time: 19:55

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: SE
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m
Temperature (c): 12c
Pressure (mb): 1007mb
Engine Hours: 2
Trip Distance (nm): 9.8
Total Trip Time (hrs): 2.33
Total Trip Time (mins): 140
Fuel Usage (litres): 15.78
Fuel Added: 80 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Late May holiday cruise into the Medway estuary. Departed from Allington and cruised down to Rochester which was to be our base for the weekend.

Sunday 3 May 2015

3rd May 2015

Departure Port: Rochester
Departure Time: 14:20
Departure Port Location: 10 Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QN, UK
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 16:05
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Cloudy
Precipitation: Rain
Wind Direction: NE
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m
Temperature (c): 13c
Pressure (mb): 998mb
Engine Hours: 2
Trip Distance (nm): 10
Total Trip Time (hrs): 1.75
Total Trip Time (mins): 105
Fuel Usage (litres): 15.78
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Return trip to Allington Marina.

Saturday 2 May 2015

2nd May 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 12:52
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Destination Port: Rochester
Destination Arrival Time: 15:05
Destination Port Location: 10 Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QN, UK

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Light Rain
Wind Direction: NE
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m
Temperature (c): 14c
Pressure (mb): 998mb
Engine Hours: 2
Trip Distance (nm): 9.9
Total Trip Time (hrs): 2.22
Total Trip Time (mins): 133
Fuel Usage (litres): 15.78
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Sweeps Festival cruise to Rochester C.C, overnight stay.

Wednesday 15 April 2015

15th April 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 11:25
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Way Point 1: East Farleigh Lock
Way Point 1 Position: East Farleigh, Maidstone ME16 8GE, UK
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 13:05
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: NW
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 16c
Pressure (mb): 1009mb
Engine Hours: 1.5
Trip Distance (nm): 7.4
Total Trip Time (hrs): 1.67
Total Trip Time (mins): 100
Fuel Usage (litres): 11.84
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Short cruise to East Farleigh, turned without mooring.

Sunday 5 April 2015

5th April 2015

Departure Port: Rochester
Departure Time: 13:10
Departure Port Location: 7 Esplanade, Rochester ME1, UK
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 14:50
Destination Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: N
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 13c
Pressure (mb): 1015mb
Engine Hours: 2
Trip Distance (nm): 10.1
Total Trip Time (hrs): 1.67
Total Trip Time (mins): 100
Fuel Usage (litres): 15.78
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Return trip to Allington Marina.

Saturday 4 April 2015

4th April 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 13:45
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Destination Port: Rochester
Destination Arrival Time: 15:28
Destination Port Location: 7 Esplanade, Rochester ME1, UK

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: NW
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 15c
Pressure (mb): 1010mb
Engine Hours: 2
Trip Distance (nm): 10.1
Total Trip Time (hrs): 1.72
Total Trip Time (mins): 103
Fuel Usage (litres): 15.78
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: Easter cruise to Rochester C.C for a one night stay.

Friday 3 April 2015

3rd April 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 12:31
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Way Point 1: Elmhaven Marina
Way Point 1 Position: Wouldham, UK
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 15:40

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: N
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 12c
Pressure (mb): 1001mb
Engine Hours: 4
Trip Distance (nm): 13.5
Total Trip Time (hrs): 3.15
Total Trip Time (mins): 189
Fuel Usage (litres): 31.56
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette, Tony Faulkner
Cruise Notes: Shakedown cruise to test out the engines and systems after winter lay-up. Ran down to Elmhaven Marina on the tidal section against the tide both ways.

Wednesday 1 April 2015

1st April 2015

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 12:10
Departure Port Location: Castle Dene, Maidstone ME14 2NH, UK
Way Point 1: Maidstone
Way Point 1 Position: Fairmeadow, Maidstone ME14 1JP, UK
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 13:30

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Direction: NE
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 14.2c
Pressure (mb): 1003mb
Engine Hours: 0.75
Trip Distance (nm): 3.4
Total Trip Time (hrs): 1.33
Total Trip Time (mins): 80
Fuel Usage (litres): 5.92
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray, Annette
Cruise Notes: First run out of the season, short trip to Maidstone to collect Annette from work.