24th June 2018

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Departure Port: Rochester
Departure Time: 09:00
Departure Port Location: 7 Esplanade, Rochester ME1, UK
Way Point 1: Chatham Marina 09:30
Waypoint 1 Position: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
Way Point 2: Montgomery Wreck 12:45 - 13:15
Way Point 2 Location: Sheerness ME12, UK
Way Point 3: Stagnate Creek 14:00 - 16:30
Waypoint 3 Location: Upchurch, UK
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 18:15
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
Low Water At Destination: 17:00

Sky State: Clear Sky
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 3 Gentle Breeze 7-10
Wind Direction: E
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Slight 0.5-1.25m, Moderate 1.25-2.5m
Temperature (c): 27
Pressure (mb): 1024
Engine Hours: 6.25
Trip Distance (nm): 36.8
Total Trip Time (hrs): 9.25
Total Trip Time (mins): 555
Fuel Usage (litres): 49.31
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray & Annette + Andy & Anita
Cruise Notes: Third day of Admirals Cruise weekend and today off out to the wreck of the USS Richard Montgomery. Departed from Rochester and ran to Chatham Marina to pick up Andy & Anita who were our guests for the day. On picking them up we motored back to Rochester for the start of the cruise in company with some 30+ boats. On heading out of the estuary we lowered our ensign and saluted the wreck site of HMS Bulwark, collected our flotilla pennant from the Mayor and hove to at the Montgomery wreck site for a short service over the VHF radio (the sea here was very confused & rough). Then headed into Stangate Creek where we dropped anchor and enjoyed lunch in the sunshine. Departed Stangate and headed directly back to Chatham Marina.

Saluting the wreck site of H.M.S Bulwark in the Medway Estuary.

23rd June 2018

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Departure Port: Rochester
Departure Time: 10:05
Departure Port Location: 7 Esplanade, Rochester ME1, UK
Way Point 1: Hawkwood Stone
Destination Port: Rochester
Destination Arrival Time: 12:20
Destination Port Location: 7 Esplanade, Rochester ME1, UK
Low Water At Destination: 16:34

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 3 Gentle Breeze 7-10
Wind Direction: W
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Slight 0.5-1.25m
Temperature (c): 20
Pressure (mb): 1028
Engine Hours: 2.5
Trip Distance (nm): 12.4
Total Trip Time (hrs): 2.25
Total Trip Time (mins): 135
Fuel Usage (litres): 19.72
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray & Annette + Reg & Mo
Cruise Notes: Upriver section of Admirals Cruise. Departed Rochester in flotilla of fishing vessels and motor cruisers. Processed to the bound of the Admiral of the river (Hawkwood Stone) and turned then headed back to Rochester for civic reception.

A quick selfie before we set off upriver.

Kevayling dressed overall with the best first mate a skipper could have.

22nd June 2018

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Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 15:50
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
Destination Port: Rochester
Destination Arrival Time: 16:26
Destination Port Location: 9 London Rd, Rochester ME2 3JA, UK
Low Water At Destination: 15:00

Sky State: Light Clouds
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 3 Gentle Breeze 7-10
Wind Direction: N
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 20
Pressure (mb): 1029
Engine Hours: 0.75
Trip Distance (nm): 3
Total Trip Time (hrs): 0.6
Total Trip Time (mins): 36
Fuel Usage (litres): 5.92
Fuel Added: 80 L

Crew Names: Ray & Annette +
Cruise Notes:Cruise to Rochester in readiness for Admirals Cruise over the weekend.