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

13th November 2019

Departure Port: Chatham Marina

Departure Time: 10:10
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham
Waypoint 1: Fuel Berth
Waypoint 1 Stop: 10:13
Waypoint 1 Start: 10:22
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 10:35
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 25:00
Trip Distance (nm): 0.5
Total Waypoint Stop Time (h:mm:ss): 09:00
Fuel Usage (litres): 1.97
Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 16:00
Engine Hours (Decimal): 0.25 h
Fuel Added: 30.04 L

Sky State: Light Clouds
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 1 Light Air 1-3
Wind Direction: W
Temperature (c): 6 ℃
Pressure (mb): 1000 bar
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m

Crew Names: Ray & Andy
Cruise Notes: Refueling trip, topped up fuel tanks and added diesel bug killer. Now all work completed for the coming winter months. Before returning to our berth we took a slow run around the marina to warm the engines and check them out.

Meter Reading: 547 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

23rd August 2019

Departure Port: Chatham Marina

Departure Time: 11:15
Departure Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham
Destination Port: Chatham Marina
Destination Arrival Time: 11:30
Destination Port Location: 187 Leviathan Way, Chatham 

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 15:00
Trip Distance (nm): 0.25
Total Waypoint Stop Time (h:mm:ss): 00:00
Fuel Usage (litres): 1.97
Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 15:00
Engine Hours (Decimal): 0.25 h
Fuel Added: 190 L
Fuel Remaining: 272 L

Sky State: Clear Sky
Precipitation: Dry
Wind Speed (kts): 1 Light Air 1-3
Wind Direction: SW
Temperature (c): 26 ℃
Pressure (mb): 1022 bar
Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M
Sea State: Rippled 0.1m

Crew Names: Ray & Annette +
Cruise Notes: Re-fuelled at fuel berth.

Meter Reading: 541 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.

30th July 2019

Departure Port: Allington Marina

Departure Time: 08:20

Departure Port Location: 27 Castle Dene, Maidstone 

Waypoint 1: Tovil

Waypoint 1 Position: Bridge Industrial Centre, Wharf Rd, Maidstone  

Waypoint 1 Stop: 08:50 

Waypoint 1 Start: 09:20 

Waypoint 2 Location: Medway Footpath, Maidstone ME16 8GE

Waypoint 2 Stop: 09:45

Waypoint 2 Start: 11:16

Destination Port: Allington Marina

Destination Arrival Time: 11:57

Destination Port Location: 27 Castle Dene, Maidstone 

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 3:37:00

Trip Distance (nm): 7.3

Total Waypoint Stop Time: 2:01:00

Fuel Usage (litres): 12.62

Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 1:36:00

Engine Hours (Decimal): 1.6 h

Fuel Added: 0 L

Sky State: Partly Cloudy

Precipitation: Dry

Wind Speed (kts): 5 Fresh Breeze 17-21

Wind Direction: S

Temperature (c): 19 ℃

Pressure (mb): 1005 bar

Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M

Sea State: Rippled 0.1m

Crew Names:

Ray + Simon Elliott, Hugh Dennis, Cloe + 5 TV Film Crew Cruise Notes:

TV Filming Day - We had been asked to use Kevayling in filming an up and coming TV program, which is why we brought her to the upper Medway this week. I departed from Allington and headed to Tovil to pick up the film crew and presenters of the program (one of which was Hugh Dennis, a well known actor). Having got all onboard we spent the next couple of hours stopping, starting, turning about and repeat cruise passes a site on the river. Finally disembarking at East Farleigh lock.

A great day, a great crew and much fun!

Meter Reading: 540 Units

29th July 2019

Departure Port: Allington Marina

Departure Port Location: 27 Castle Road, Maidstone

Departure Time: 11:33

Waypoint 1: Maidstone Lock Meadow

Waypoint 1 Stop: 12:25

Waypoint 1 Start: 13:45

Destination Port: Allington Marina
Destination Port Location: 27 Castle Road, Maidstone

Destination Arrival Time: 14:27

Total Trip Time (h:mm:ss): 2:54:00

Trip Distance (nm): 7.5

Total Waypoint Stop Time: 1:20:00

Fuel Usage (litres): 12.31

Trip Engine Hours (h:mm:ss): 1:34:00

Engine Hours (Decimal): 1.56 h

Fuel Added: 0 L

Sky State: Light Clouds

Precipitation: Dry

Wind Speed (kts): 2 Light Breeze 4-6

Wind Direction: SE

Temperature (c): 25 ℃

Pressure (mb): 1008 bar

Visibility (metre/Miles): Good >5M

Sea State: Rippled 0.1m

Crew Names:

Ray & Annette + Megan, Noah & Matilda

Cruise Notes: Took the grandchildren on their first river trip up the non-tidal Medway to East Farleigh lock, where we turned without stopping. Moored at Maidstone for a sausage & chips lunch before Cruising down to Allington Lock where we turned again and headed back to Allington Marina. Cleaned the boat ready for filming tomorrow followed by tea & biscuits. Lovely day trip with each one of them taking turns on the helm.

Meter Reading: 540 Units

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