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.

28th May 2018

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Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 11:35
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
Way Point 1: Rochester C.C 12:00 - 14:40
Way Point 1 Position: 10 Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QN, UK
Way Point 2: Long Reach 15:50
Way Point 2 Location: Hoo St. Werburgh, UK
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 16:50
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
High Water At Destination: 12:55

Sky State: Light Clouds
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 1 Light Air 1-3
Wind Direction: NE
Visibility (metre/Miles): Moderate 2M-5M
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m
Temperature (c): 26
Pressure (mb): 1019
Engine Hours: 2.7
Trip Distance (nm): 15.3
Total Trip Time (hrs): 5.25
Total Trip Time (mins): 315
Fuel Usage (litres): 21.3
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray & Annette + Amie, Danny, Andy & Anita
Cruise Notes: Locked out of Chatham on a planned trip to Rochester so as to help Nick set up his Navionics software. Had Amie & Danny on-board as crew today, Danny's first trip out so soon after leaving Chatham he took the helm for a while. Stayed at Rochester, on the fuel berth, for lunch and setup. A really beautiful day and very hot so on departing Rochester decided to take a cruise out into the estuary. Called up Andy & Anita (in Chatham) and invited them to meet us on Chatham visitors berth, hove to as they boarded. Ran out to Long Reach before turning and heading back to Chatham against a strong ebbing tide.

6th May 2018

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Departure Port: Rochester
Departure Time: 15:00
Departure Port Location: 5 Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QE, UK
Way Point 1: Folly Point 16:00
Way Point 1 Position: Hoo, Rochester ME3 9LS, UK
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 16:34
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
High Water At Destination: 17:15

Sky State: Clear Sky
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 3 Gentle Breeze 7-10
Wind Direction: NE
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 22
Pressure (mb): 1022
Engine Hours: 1.5
Trip Distance (nm): 9.4
Total Trip Time (hrs): 1.57
Total Trip Time (mins): 94
Fuel Usage (litres): 11.83
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray & Annette + Amie
Cruise Notes: Slipped our lines at Rochester after a lovely couple of days there and headed back to Chatham via Folly Point, beautiful day and didn't want to waste the sun. Very busy at Gillingham with lots of sailing craft about making for an interesting journey. On arriving back at Chatham the lock was on free flow so didn't have to lock in.

4th May 2018

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Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 13:55
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
Way Point 1: Long Reach 14:48
Destination Port: Rochester
Destination Arrival Time: 15:55
Destination Port Location: 10 Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QN, UK
High Water At Destination: 16:15

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 1 Light Air 1-3
Wind Direction: SW
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 19
Pressure (mb): 1023
Engine Hours: 2.1
Trip Distance (nm): 12.4
Total Trip Time (hrs): 2
Total Trip Time (mins): 120
Fuel Usage (litres): 16.57
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray & Annette +
Cruise Notes: Departed for planned weekend at RCC where we will be moored for 2 days in order to visit the annual Sweep Festival in Rochester. Before heading up river to RCC we took advantage of the beautiful weather and headed out into the estuary first. Motored to Long Reach where we turned and made for Rochester, giving the engines a good workout to rid the hull of any weed collected while in the marina. Arrived at RCC and took a temporary berth until instructed by the mooring master.

22nd April 2018

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Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 10:55
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
Way Point 1: Rochester C.C 11:30 - 15:55
Way Point 1 Position: 5 Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QE, UK
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 16:45
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
Low Water At Destination: 11:13

Sky State: Clear Sky
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 4 Moderate Breeze 11-16
Wind Direction: SW
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 23
Pressure (mb): 1009
Engine Hours: 1.5
Trip Distance (nm): 5.72
Total Trip Time (hrs): 5.83
Total Trip Time (mins): 350
Fuel Usage (litres): 11.83
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray & Annette +
Cruise Notes: Planned trip to Rochester to assist Nick with his nav system setup. Starboard engine reluctant to turn over on starting but got it going in the end, need to resolve the issue in the very near future. Berthed on a vacant berth at Rochester while visiting. Still have the same starting issue on departing but managed to get both engines running. Wind strength on departure had increased considerable.

25th March 2018

Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 13:00
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
Way Point 1: Mussel Bank 13:45
Way Point 2: Rochester Cruising Club 14:40
Waypoint 2 Location: 10 Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QN, UK
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 15:14
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
High Water At Destination: 19:26
Low Water At Destination: 12:26

Sky State: Heavy Clouds
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 1 Light Air 1-3
Wind Direction: N
Visibility (metre/Miles): Moderate 2M-5M
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 9
Pressure (mb): 1013
Engine Hours: 2.5
Trip Distance (nm): 13.7
Total Trip Time (hrs): 2.23
Total Trip Time (mins): 134
Fuel Usage (litres): 19.72
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray & Annette +
Cruise Notes: First cruise of 2018 - Departed from Chatham Marina and headed out into the estuary on a very dull day but with no wind and a smooth sea. Due to the neap tide there was little flow to the incoming tide and an excellent opportunity to work the engines up to speed. On reaching Mussel Bank we turned and headed back with the little tide there was, passing Chatham and headed up river to Rochester where we turned again and headed back tothe marina.
Locked in with no trouble and moored bow first in order to clean the port side, we had already clened the starboard side erlier in the week.
Excellent run out with all systems performing well. Looking forward to a good cruising year.

25th January 2018

Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 10:45
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 11:30

Sky State: Light Clouds
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 3 Gentle Breeze 7-10
Wind Direction: E
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m
Temperature (c): 10
Pressure (mb): 1000
Engine Hours: 0.75
Trip Distance (nm): 0
Total Trip Time (hrs): 0.75
Total Trip Time (mins): 45
Fuel Usage (litres): 5.92
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray
Cruise Notes: First engine startup of 2018. Both engines started on the first turn but the starboard engine needed the cross engine power switch due to low battery power. Ran the engines for 45 minutes so as to reach operating temperature. All well.

17th October 2017

Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 11:20
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 12:00
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
High Water At Destination: 11:38

Sky State: Heavy Clouds
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 1 Light Air 1-3
Wind Direction: SW
Visibility (metre/Miles): Moderate 2M-5M
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m
Temperature (c): 12
Pressure (mb): 1000
Engine Hours: 0.5
Trip Distance (nm): 0.88
Total Trip Time (hrs): 0.67
Total Trip Time (mins): 40
Fuel Usage (litres): 3.94
Fuel Added: 180 L
Fuel Remaining: 176.06

Crew Names: Ray & Annette +
Cruise Notes: Took boat to refueling berth and top up both tanks for the winter. Short motor around marina before returning to berth.

18th September 2017

Departure Port: Allington Marina
Departure Time: 13:15
Departure Port Location: Maidstone ME16 0NB, UK
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 15:05
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
High Water At Destination: 12:02

Sky State: Cloudy
Preciptation: Rain
Wind Speed (kts):3 Gentle Breeze 7-10
Wind Direction: NW
Visibility (metre/Miles):Moderate 2M-5M
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 17
Pressure (mb): 1017
Engine Hours: 2
Trip Distance (nm): 12.6
Total Trip Time (hrs): 1.83
Total Trip Time (mins): 110
Fuel Usage (litres): 15.78
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray & Annette + Paul Dennis
Cruise Notes: Returning boat to Chatham Marina after annual hull check. Good run down river making excellent time. Heavy shower on approaching Chatham so my crew got a little wet. Safely back in her mooring.

10th September 2017

Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 13:00
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 15:20
Destination Port Location: Maidstone ME16 0NH, UK
High Water At Destination: 16:45

Sky State: Cloudy
Preciptation: Light Rain, Drizzle
Wind Speed (kts): 4 Moderate Breeze 11-16
Wind Direction: SW
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Slight 0.5-1.25m
Temperature (c): 16
Pressure (mb): 999
Engine Hours: 2.5
Trip Distance (nm): 12.7
Total Trip Time (hrs): 2.33
Total Trip Time (mins): 140
Fuel Usage (litres): 19.72
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray & Annette +
Cruise Notes: Took Kevayling upriver to Allington Marina in preparation for a lift out to carry out annual keel service. A very windy trip up with wind against tide making for a lumpy ride for some of the journey. Met up with 'Nessie' on the way upriver and passed through Allington Lock together.

20th August 2017

Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 11:00
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
Way Point 1: Medway Bridges 11:40
Way Point 1 Position: Chariot Way, Rochester ME2 2SS, UK
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 12:25
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
High Water At Destination: 12:22

Sky State: Partly Cloudy
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 2 Light Breeze 4-6
Wind Direction: W
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 20
Pressure (mb): 1008
Engine Hours: 1.5
Trip Distance (nm): 8.18
Total Trip Time (hrs): 1.42
Total Trip Time (mins): 85
Fuel Usage (litres): 11.83
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray & Annette +
Cruise Notes: After a seven week lay off due to a spine problem we have finally managed to get out on the water. A short trip from Chatham to the Medway Bridges and return was all that was needed to feel back in business. Beautiful day with light wind and sunshine. As usual reversing into the berth was the hardest part.

2nd July 2017

Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 11:35
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
Way Point 1: Queenborough Harbour 12:50 - 14:20
Way Point 1 Position: Queenborough, UK
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 15:52
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
High Water At Destination: 20:22
Low Water At Destination: 13:52

Sky State: Light Clouds
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 1 Light Air 1-3
Wind Direction: SE
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 21
Pressure (mb): 1015
Engine Hours: 2.75
Trip Distance (nm): 19.5
Total Trip Time (hrs): 4.28
Total Trip Time (mins): 257
Fuel Usage (litres): 21.7
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray & Annette + Toby
Cruise Notes: First chance of a run out since May, departed Chatham and headed out into the estuary. Good fast run out with the tide with Toby taking his turn on the helm. Decided to call into Queenborough Harbour for lunch and requested a berth on the concrete barge. Good run back with the tide and managed to reverse moor as no wind.

26th May 2017

Departure Port: Chatham Marina
Departure Time: 17:50
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 19:45
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LP, UK
Low Water At Destination: 20:25

Sky State: Clear Sky
Preciptation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 3 Gentle Breeze 7-10
Wind Direction: E
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Smooth 0.1-0.5m
Temperature (c): 24
Pressure (mb): 1016
Engine Hours: 2
Trip Distance (nm): 9.58
Total Trip Time (hrs): 1.92
Total Trip Time (mins): 115
Fuel Usage (litres): 15.78
Fuel Added: 0 L

Crew Names: Ray & Annette + Dave, Tracy & Harley Ann
Cruise Notes: Took an evening cruise out with Dave, Tracy & Harley Ann. Locked out on a falling spring tide so were slightly restricted on our cruise time, wishing to return before full low tide. Ran upriver to Sun Pier to show our guests the historical dockyard from water side before turning and running out to Folly Point. Harley Ann took command of the helm for a time and did an excellent job of navigating the boat down Chatham Reach. Turned at Folly Point and headed back to Chatham on a beautiful evening. Entered the lock with 0.6 mtr to spare.