Historical Thames Cruise 2013

Historical Cruise Log 2013

Full log of this trip is reproduced here, as a PDF document, 

as the Thames Cruise was undertaken before this fully

 automated log book was developed.

We just thought it would be nice to record the 

trip here rather than on the paper log,

Ray Chitty (August 2024)

 

Trip Data

Number of logs: 13

Trip Commenced: 3rd August 2013

Trip Completed: 17th August 2013

Engine Hours (H.mm): 51.25

Trip Duration (H.mm): 336.40

Idle Time (H.mm): 285.15

Fuel Used: 158.21 ltrs

Distance: 275.1 nm

Average Speed: 7.0 kt

Maximum Speed: 13.3 kt

Shakedown Cruise Against The Tide

For full trip details click on map.

Trip Data

Engine Hours (H.mm): 3:05

Trip Duration (H.mm): 3:05

Idle time  (H.mm): 00:00:00

Fuel Used: 22.50 ltrs

Distance: 13.4 nm

Average Speed: 4.0 kts

Maximum Speed: 8.0 kts

Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

Recorded with Nebo Marine Log

https://nebo.global

Some of the crew (Annette & Andy) taking time out from deck duties.

Anita takes her turn at the helm.

17th July 2021 - Back To Back Tidal Trip To Stangate Creek

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 07:18
Departure Port Location: Gibraltar Ln, Maidstone, UK
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 18:00
Destination Port Location: Gibraltar Ln, Maidstone, UK

Location HW: Allington Lock
High Water: 19:10
Location LW: Rochester
Low Water: 12:20

Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 6:08:00
Total Waypoint Stop Time (h:mm:ss): 4:34:00
Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 10:42:00
Trip Distance (nm): 41.8 nm
Fuel Added: 0 L
Fuel Usage (litres): 45.98
Engine Hours (Decimal): 6.13 h

Waypoint 1: Allington Lock
Waypoint 1 Position: Castle Road, Maidstone
Waypoint 1 Stop: 07:27
Waypoint 1 Start: 07:46
Waypoint 2: Port Medway
Waypoint 2 Location: Hoop Doet Leven Brambletree Wharf, Wouldham Rd, Rochester
Waypoint 2 Stop: 08:57
Waypoint 2 Start: 10:25
Waypoint 3: Stangate Creek
Waypoint 3 Location: 51.4056219, 0.6939559
Waypoint 3 Stop: 12:12
Waypoint 3 Start: 13:46
Waypoint 4: Port Medway
Waypoint 4 Location: Hoop Doet Leven Brambletree Wharf, Wouldham Rd, Rochester
Waypoint 4 Stop: 15:30
Waypoint 4 Start: 16:30
Waypoint 5: Allington Lock
Waypoint 5 Location: Castle Road, Maidstone
Waypoint 5 Stop: 17:40
Waypoint 5 Start: 17:53

Sky State: Clear Sky
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 3 Gentle Breeze 7-10
Wind Direction: NE, E
Temperature (c): 26 ℃
Pressure (mb): 1030 bar
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Slight 0.5-1.25m, River Conditions

Crew Names: Ray & Annette +
Cruise Notes: With two perfect tides it was to good to miss a chance of a full days run from Allington to Standard Creek out in the Medway Estuary. Departed early and locked through Allington Lock into the tidal Medway. A beautiful morning cruise with our first port of call to our friends on 'Odd Daisy B' at Port Medway Marina for breakfast, rafted up safely and enjoyed a leisurely breakfast with them before setting off once more heading out into the estuary, steady cruise at 1400rpm with not many other vessels about. Arrived at Stangate Creek and laid and set our anchor then lunch, on a very sunny, hot day. After lunch we lifted the anchor and commenced our return journey upriver back to Allington. Many more sailing vessels about during the afternoon which meant keeping a keen lookout for sailing yachts tacking in front of us, all good fun. Passing through Rochester we called up 'Odd Daisy B' again as we had been offered afternoon tea as well. Again rafted safely beside her while we enjoyed a cup of tea. At 16:30 we set off for Allington lock with an incoming tide and made good time, arriving at Allington Lock with plenty of water beneath us. Passed through the lock then a short trip to our home berth in Allington Marina. A great day out with one of the longest single day trips in the log book.

6th September 2020

Departure Port: Chatham Marina 
Departure Time: 13:20
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham

Waypoint: Allington Lock

Waypoint Stop: 15:10

Waypoint Start: 15:24
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 15:25
Destination Port Location: 51 17.578,N 0 30.798'E

High Water At Destination: 16:38

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 2:05:00
Trip Distance (nm): 12.4 nmi
Total Waypoint Stop Time (h:mm:ss): 14:00
Fuel Usage (litres): 14.99
Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 1:51:00
Engine Hours (Decimal): 1.9 h
Fuel Remaining: 170.57 Ltrs
Fuel Added: 0 L

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 2 Light Breeze 4-6
Wind Direction: E
Temperature (c): 18 ℃
Pressure (mb): 1021 bar
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette + Andy
Cruise Notes: What was originally planned as an annual trip to Allington Marina for the yearly service is actually going to be a one way trip back to Allington as our home berth. Having been at Chatham for 4yrs 6mths we have both decided that it's time to return 'home'.

Gathered up all our mooring kit and departed from Chatham Marina. Set the throttles at 1100 rpm and took a beautiful cruise at 7 kts all the way up to Aylesford where we encountered the usual rubbish & detritus in the river. Entered Allington Lock and onto the non-tidal Medway.

Arrived at Allington Marina and took a temporary berth to await lift out tomorrow 7th September. Nice to be back where our boating began 15 years ago.

Meter Reading: 563 Units

8 August 2020

Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 11:54
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham 
Waypoint 1: Port Medway Marina
Waypoint 1 Position: Medway Viaduct, Rochester
Waypoint 1 Stop: 11:30
Waypoint 1 Start: 11:30
Waypoint 2: Mussel Bank
Waypoint 2 Location: 162 Livingstone Rd, Gillingham 

Waypoint 2 Stop: 14:05
Waypoint 2 Start: 14:16
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 15:23
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham 

High Water At Destination: 16:38
Low Water At Destination: 10:31

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 3:29:00
Trip Distance (nm): 17.6 nmi
Total Waypoint Stop Time (h:mm:ss): 11:00
Fuel Usage (litres): 27.62
Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 3:18:00
Engine Hours (Decimal): 3.5 h
Fuel Added: 0 L

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 1 Light Air 1-3
Wind Direction: SW
Temperature (c): 30 ℃
Pressure (mb): 1019 bar
Visibility (metre/Miles): Moderate 2M-5M
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette
Cruise Notes: Run out on an upriver trip. Haven't used the boat since June and desperate to get out on the water again, this year will be one to write off with all that is going on. We will try and get a couple more trips logged before we take her back up to Allington for her annual service.

Starter by going upriver but by the time we had reached Port Medway Marina I had spent most of the time looking at the depth gauge! To early on the tide so said hello to some friends at Port Medway and turned to head out to the Medway Estuary. Ran out to Mussel Bank, hove to for a refreshing drink then turned to head back to Chatham. Usual weekend sailors out, tearing around at speed, no safety precautions, passing on the wrong side etc. etc. All adds to the fun trying to avoid them.

Called up Chatham Marina at 14:35 hrs for entry, finally locked in at 15:35 hrs, just one of those days. 😏

Meter Reading: 563 Units

25th June 2020

Departure Port: Chatham Marina

Departure Time: 10:45
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham
Waypoint 1: Stangate Creek
Waypoint 1 Stop: 13:02
Waypoint 1 Start: 15:00
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 16:31
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham
High Water At Destination: 16:29
Low Water At Destination: 10:28

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 5:46:00
Trip Distance (nm): 19.2 nmi
Total Waypoint Stop Time (h:mm:ss): 1:58:00
Fuel Usage (litres): 29.98
Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 3:48:00
Engine Hours (Decimal) 3.8 h

Sky State: Clear Sky
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 0 Calm <1
Wind Direction: E
Temperature (c): 30 ℃
Pressure (mb): 1017 bar
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette + Andy & Anita
Cruise Notes: First cruise out to the Medway Estuary on one very hot, still day. Joined by Andy & Anita we punched the incoming tide at a steady 6kts all the way out. Located a nice anchorage spot at Slaughter House at the bottom end of Stangate Creek. Once secure enjoyed a very nice lunch with a glass of bubbly. Having cleared away we up anchored and headed back to Chatham, this time with the tide. A pleasant trip out only marred by the actions of another vessel travelling at speed in the 6 kts speed limit area at Folly Point (mark No.3 on route map) who almost swamped our boat with his wash.
Entered Chatham lock at high tide.

Meter Reading: 563 Units

2nd June 2020

Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 09:19
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham
Waypoint 1: Port Medway Marina
Waypoint 1: Position: Hoop Doet Leven Brambletree Wharf, Wouldham Rd, Rochester
Waypoint 1: Stop: 10:05
Waypoint 1: Start: 11:27
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 11:57
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham
High Water At Destination: 10:30

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 2:38:00
Trip Distance (nm): 8.8 nmi
Total Waypoint Stop Time (h:mm:ss): 1:22:00
Fuel Usage (litres): 10.49
Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 1:16:00
Engine Hours (Decimal): 1.25 h

Sky State: Clear Sky
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 2 Light Breeze 4-6
Wind Direction: N
Temperature (c): 22 ℃
Pressure (mb): 1021 bar
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette
Cruise Notes: Early lock out to enable us to run upriver to Port Medway Marina to visit our friends on Odd Daisy B. Beautiful run out on a bright sunny morning, set throttles to 1000 rpm and cruised at 7 knots all the way. Moored astern of Odd Daisy B and boarded for coffee and a chat, Odd Daisy B being large enough to still abide by the 2m rule.

Following a lovely get together we departed for an equally smooth run back to Chatham on the ebbing tide.

Meter Reading: 562 Units

26th May 2020

Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 09:28
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham
Waypoint 1: Hoo Flats
Waypoint 1 Position: Gillingham Rd, Gillingham
Waypoint 2: Medway Bridge Marina
Waypoint 2 Location: Medway Bridge Marina, Rochester
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 12:13
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 2:45:00
Trip Distance (nm): 14.4 nmi
Total Waypoint Stop Time (h:mm:ss): 00:00
Fuel Usage (litres): 21.7
Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 2:45:00
Engine Hours (Decimal): 2.75 h

Sky State: Light Clouds
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 1 Light Air 1-3
Wind Direction: SE
Temperature (c): 22 ℃
Pressure (mb): 1036 bar
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette
Cruise Notes: Oh joy, our first shakedown run out to test everything is running well following an enforced lay up due to the world CoVid 19 virus pandemic.

Kevayling had not been started or run since November 2019 so today we planned an early lockout and a run out to Folly Point, back to Medway Bridge and then home. The run out was faultless on a flat calm sea in beautiful sunshine, the engines were put through a range of power and checked periodically. On reaching Hoo Flats we turned and headed back upriver with the intention of paying a visit to friends moored at Medway Port Marina. Unfortunately due to a very low tide we were forced to abort the last half mile and head back to Chatham.

Wonderful to be back on the water and to know all is well with our boat.

Meter Reading: 562 Units

23rd September 2019

Departure Port: Chatham Marina

Departure Time: 09:31

Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 09:48
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 17:00
Trip Distance (nm): 1.7
Total Waypoint Stop Time (h:mm:ss): 00:00
Fuel Usage (litres): 3.94
Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 17:00
Engine Hours (Decimal): 0.5 h
Fuel Added: 0 L

Sky State: Light Clouds
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 4 Moderate Breeze 11-16
Wind Direction: SW
Temperature (c): 20 ℃
Pressure (mb): 1012 bar
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette +
Cruise Notes: Following work on curing a vibration on the port shaft we took Kevayling out on a short proving run down Chatham Reach to check if the issue had cleared. Motored through a range of revs and all now seemed in order. Turned and headed back to the marina.

Meter Reading: 543 Units

16th September 2019

Departure Port: Allington Marina

Departure Time: 13:39
Departure Port Location: Gibraltar Ln, Maidstone, UK
Waypoint 1: Allington Lock
Waypoint 1 Position: The Boathouse, Allington Lock, Castle Road, Maidstone
Waypoint 1 Stop: 13:50
Waypoint 1 Start: 14:06
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 15:56
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
High Water At Destination: 15:03

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 2:17:00
Trip Distance (nm): 12.2
Total Waypoint Stop Time (h:mm:ss): 16:00
Fuel Usage (litres): 15.78
Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 2:01:00
Engine Hours (Decimal): 2 h
Fuel Added: 0 L

Sky State: Heavy Clouds
Preciptation: Light Rain
Wind Speed (kts): 1 Light Air 1-3
Wind Direction: N
Temperature (c): 18 ℃
Pressure (mb): 1021 bar
Visibility (metre/Miles): Moderate 2M-5M
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette + 
Cruise Notes: Following lift in we departed from Allington Marina, passed through Allington Lock and headed back to Chatham Marina. Considerable rubbish in the river as far down as the Hawkwood Stone. After passing Snodland we were passed, at high speed, by a flotilla of high speed army assault craft going up river. Not sure who was more surprised us or the army. A rapid decrease in speed by them and a few exciting moments as we rode the waves! Arrived safely at Chatham.

Meter Reading: 543 Units

9th September 2019

Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 07:43
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 09:57
Destination Port Location: Gibraltar Ln, Maidstone, UK
High Water At Destination: 10:15

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 2:14:00
Trip Distance (nm): 12.4
Total Waypoint Stop Time (h:mm:ss): 00:00
Fuel Usage (litres): 15.23
Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 2:14:00
Engine Hours (Decimal): 1.93 h
Fuel Added: 0 L

Sky State: Heavy Clouds
Precipitation: Rain
Wind Speed (kts): 1 Light Air 1-3
Wind Direction: SW
Temperature (c): 11 ℃
Pressure (mb): 1020 bar
Visibility (metre/Miles): Poor 1000m-2M
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette +
Cruise Notes: Early morning start in the pouring rain saw us depart from Chatham Marina for the two hour trip up to the non-tidal Medway to be lifted out for the boats annual hull check and service. One of the few trips we've made where nav and instrument lights were required. Even with the poor weather it was a calm, steady motor up to Allington Lock and once through a short distance to Allington Marina.

Plan to be in Allington for a week before returning. 

Meter Reading: 543 Units

31st July 2019

Departure Port: Allington Marina

Departure Time: 11:48

Departure Port Location: Gibraltar Ln, Maidstone

Waypoint 1: Allington Lock

Waypoint 1 Position: The Boathouse, Allington Lock, Castle Road, Maidstone 

Waypoint 1 Stop: 12:02 

Waypoint 1 Start: 12:16 

Destination Port: Chatham Marina 

Destination Arrival Time: 14:11 

Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham

High Water At Destination: 13:04

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 2:23:00

Trip Distance (nm): 12.7

Total Waypoint Stop Time: 14:00

Fuel Usage (litres): 16.96

Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 2:09:00

Engine Hours (Decimal): 2.15 h

Fuel Added: 0 L

Sky State: Heavy Clouds

Precipitation: Dry

Wind Speed (kts): 4 Moderate Breeze 11-16

Wind Direction: SW

Temperature (c): 19 ℃

Pressure (mb): 1013 bar

Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M

Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m

Crew Names: Ray  + Andy & Anita

Cruise Notes: Return Kevayling to her home berth at Chatham Marina after four days upriver. Loads of debris in the river following a recent storm which made the first few miles somewhat difficult. Hard run against the tide in windy conditions but a safe entry in Chatham Marina none the less. Greeted in the lock by Annette.

Meter Reading: 540 Units

Waiting To Pass Through Allington Lock.

28th July 2019

Departure Port: Rochester

Departure Time: 08:12

Departure Port Location: 51.3901090, 0.4981506

Waypoint 1: Allington Lock

Waypoint 1 Position: Castle Road, Maidstone 

Waypoint 1 Stop: 09:30 

Waypoint 1 Start: 10:00 

Destination Port: Allington Marina Destination 

Arrival Time: 10:14 

Destination Port Location: Gibraltar Ln, Maidstone, UK

High Water At Destination: 10:40

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 2:02:00

Trip Distance (nm): 9.9

Total Waypoint Stop Time: 30:00

Fuel Usage (litres): 12.07

Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 1:32:00

Engine Hours (Decimal): 1.53 h

Fuel Added: 0 L

Sky State: Heavy Clouds

Precipitation: Dry

Wind Speed (kts): 4 Moderate Breeze 11-16

Wind Direction: NE

Temperature (c): 18 ℃

Pressure (mb): 1005 bar

Visibility (metre/Miles): Moderate 2M-5M

Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette +

Cruise Notes: Day 2 - Taking Kevayling from Rochester Cruising Club upriver to Allington Marina, which will be our base while on the upper Medway. Dull, overcast morning but little wind which meant for a smooth passage upriver to Allington Lock, where we had to wait for vessels passing through the lock from the Medway Boat Festival. Arrived at Allington Marina where we were allocated a berth for our stay. Back with old friends.

Meter Reading: 540 Units

27th July 2019

Departure Port: Chatham Marina

Departure Time: 17:04

Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham 

Destination Port: Rochester

Destination Arrival Time: 17:39

Destination Port Location: Esplanade, Rochester, UK

Low Water At Destination: 15:50

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 35:00

Trip Distance (nm): 2.7

Total Waypoint Stop Time: 00:00

Fuel Usage (litres): 4.58

Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 35:00

Engine Hours (Decimal): 0.58 h

Fuel Added: 0 L

Sky State: Heavy Clouds

Precipitation: Rain

Wind Speed (kts): 3 Gentle Breeze 7-10

Wind Direction: NE

Temperature (c): 17 ℃

Pressure (mb): 1005 bar

Visibility (metre/Miles): Moderate 2M-5M

Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette +

Cruise Notes: First part of the planned 5 day trip upriver in which Kevayling will be filmed for a future TV program. Day one, moved the boat to Rochester for an overnight stay ready for an early start tomorrow. Weather awful after one of the hottest days on record.

Meter Reading: 540 Units

21st July 2019

Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 12:19
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham
Waypoint 1: Rochester Cruising Club
Waypoint 1 Position: 10 Esplanade, Rochester
Waypoint 1 Stop: 12:37
Waypoint 1 Start: 15:37
Total Waypoint Stop Time: 3:00:00
Destination Port: Chatham Marina Destination
Arrival Time: 16:17
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham
Tides High Water At Destination: 16:24
Low Water At Destination: 10:18

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 3:58:00
Trip Distance (nm): 5.7
Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 58:00
Fuel Usage (litres): 7.57
Engine Hours (Decimal): 0.96 h
Fuel Added: 0 L

Sky State: Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 3 Gentle Breeze 7-10
Wind Direction: SW
Temperature (c): 20 ℃
Pressure (mb): 1021 bar
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette + Andy, Anita, Natalie, Ali & Leo
Cruise Notes: Lunchtime short cruise to Rochester Cruising Club for roast Sunday lunch. Opportunity to show Ali & Nat the club house as they are wishing to join in the near future. Lovely little trip, great lunch, all round good day

Meter Reading: 540 Units

29th June 2019

Departure Port: Chatham Marina

Departure Time: 11:33

Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK 
Waypoint 1: Mussel Bank 
Waypoint 1 Position: 51.4108665, 0.6194254 
Waypoint 1 Stop: 12:09 
Waypoint 1 Start: 12:09 
Total Waypoint Stop Time: 00:00 
Destination Port: Chatham Marina 
Destination Arrival Time: 13:15 
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK 
High Water At Destination: 10:50 

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 1:42:00 
Trip Distance (nm): 9.6 
Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 1:42:00 
Fuel Usage (litres): 13.26 
Engine Hours (Decimal): 1.68 h 
Fuel Added: 0 L

Sky State: Clear Sky
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 2 Light Breeze 4-6
Wind Direction: SE
Temperature (c): 28 ℃
Pressure (mb): 1017 bar
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette + 
Cruise Notes: Having not used Kevayling for over a month we decided to do a weed clearance run out into the estuary. A beautiful hot morning with a clear sky and no wind after many weeks of foul weather. Motored out to Mussel Bank giving the engines a good turn of speed until the weed was gone. Returned to Chatham Marina. 

Meter Reading: 539 Units

26th May 2019

Departure Port: Chatham Marina 
Departure Time: 11:07 
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham
Waypoint 1: Keyhole Reach 
Waypoint 1 Position: Upchurch, UK 
Waypoint 1 Stop: 12:00 
Waypoint 1 Start: 12:00 
Waypoint 2: Chatham Visitors
Waypoint 2 Location: Montague Place, Quayside, Chatham 
Waypoint 2 Stop: 13:04 
Waypoint 2 Start: 13:50 
Waypoint 3: Rochester 
Waypoint 3 Location: Hathaway Ct, Esplanade, Rochester 
Waypoint 3 Stop: 14:15 
Waypoint 3 Start: 14:15 
Total Waypoint Stop Time: 46:00 
Destination Port: Chatham Marina 
Destination Arrival Time: 15:00 
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham 
High Water At Destination: 17:49 
Low Water At Destination: 11:20

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 3:53:00 
Trip Distance (nm): 18.7 
Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 3:07:00 
Fuel Usage (litres): 24.54 
Engine Hours (Decimal): 3.11 h 
Fuel Added: 0 L

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Precipitation: Dry 
Wind Speed (kts): 4 Moderate Breeze 11-16 
Temperature (c): 18 ℃ 
Pressure (mb): 1015 bar 
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M 
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette + Amie, Danny, Glen & Zoe 
Cruise Notes: Short cruise out to run up the engines and wash off sea weed built up around trim tabs. Departed from Chatham and worked our way through the many sailing yachts out on the Medway Regatta. The girls decided to sunbath on the bow but on turning at Keyhole Reach the change of tide, wind and direction soon forced them back to the wheelhouse (watch the video below). Moored back to Chatham for lunch then up the Rochester before returning to Chatham, by this time windy, heavy cloud and choppy water.

Meter Reading: 538 Units

6th May 2019

Departure Port: Chatham Marina

Departure Time: 11:10

Departure Port: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham

Waypoint 1: Folly Point

Waypoint 1 Position: Hoo St. Werburgh, UK

Waypoint 1 Stop: 11:35

Waypoint 1 Start: 11:35

Waypoint 2: Holborough Reach

Waypoint 2 Location: Bridge, Rochester ME1 3XJ, UK

Waypoint 2 Stop: 13:05

Waypoint 2 Start: 13:05

Total Waypoint Stop Time: 00:00

Destination Port: Chatham Marina

Destination Arrival Time: 14:30

Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham

High Water At Destination: 14:46

Low Water At Destination: 21:07

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 3:20:00

Trip Distance (nm): 20.2

Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 3:20:00

Fuel Usage (litres): 26.27

Engine Hours (Decimal): 3.33 h

Fuel Added: 0 L

Sky State: Cloudy

Preciptation: Dry

Wind Speed (kts): 4 Moderate Breeze 11-16

Wind Direction: NW

Temperature (c): 12

Pressure (mb): 1006

Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M

Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette + Amie, Danny, Tina & John

Cruise Notes: Departed from Chatham with a full crew in order to show John & Tina the sights along the River Medway being that this would be the first time they had seen the Medway valley from the water. Headed out first to Folly Point in the estuary where we turned and motored back up river to Holborough Reach. Turned again and headed back to Chatham where we locked in smoothly. Although the weather wasn't great it was a brilliant day especially as my crew did most of the helm work.

Meter Reading: 536.

21st April 2019

Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 09:59
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham
Waypoint 1: Stangate Creek
Waypoint 1 Position: 51.3931523, 0.6904261
Waypoint 1 Stop: 12:05
Waypoint 1 Start: 14:18
Total Waypoint Stop Time: 2:13:00
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 15:53
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham
High Water At Destination: 15:07
Low Water At Destination: 09:22

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 5:54:00
Trip Distance (nm): 22.1
Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 3:41:00
Fuel Usage (litres): 28.88
Engine Hours (Decimal): 3.66 h
Fuel Added: 0 L

Sky State: Clear Sky
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 2 Light Breeze 4-6
Wind Direction: NE
Temperature (c): 23
Pressure (mb): 1023
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette + Amie & Danny
Cruise Notes: A beautiful Easter Sunday and a great day to go cruising, this time Stangate Creek was the destination but first a run further down the estuary to meet up with our daughter & son-in-law on board their boat 'Spellbound' at Sheerness. From Sheerness motored into Stangate and found a nice spot at Slaughter House Point. Dropped anchor and Spellbound rafted beside us for lunch. Had to reposition after a while due to anchor slipping. On departure both went our own way at Thamesport.

Meter Reading: 534 Units