CRUISER RACING & SAILING NEWS
15/5/08
CALAIS HARBOUR YACHT MARINA
Information and photographs taken by Rob
Scriven of Benfleet Y C
Of the new marina sill
15/4/08
SAIL AWAY FOR CHARITY
19 to 22 September 2008
Disability charity Scope is offering a great opportunity to
learn to sail and take part in a race around the Isle of Wight
Straits of Dover
New Traffic Separation Scheme July 08
EVENTS FOR 2008
click for details
18th January 2008
2008 Sailing/Marine Program Published
CCS 2007 Prizegiving;
This year to be held at the ESSEX YACHT CLUB, Leigh on Sea, On
Board HMS Wilton 16/2/08 at 19:15
2008 Cruiser Races include;
Sunnyside Cup.
Queenborough, with BBQ on the Barge for race participants. Boatacs Trophy, to
Stangate Creek. Ellen Rapkin, Round Shivering Sand Towers and back. Harty
Ferry. Nore Race. Ladies Race. Interclub Cruiser Challenge & Team Race.
Blackwater Race. Norton Novice race. Konningstein Cup, Pursuit Race. Green
King Race.
see EVENTS FOR 2008
2008 Cruises include; Easter Cruise (3/4 days). Cruise to Hoo & BBQ
(2/3 days). Vice Commodores Cruise to Gravelines (6 Days). Cruise to Harty
Ferry (2 days). South Coast Cruise to IOW (10 days) , watch the Round the IOW
Race or even take part. Rear Commodores Cruise
to Maidstone River
Boat Festival theme this year is the Olympics ( Possibly leave Canvey
Wednesday afternoon 23 July return Sunday/Monday), Commodores Cruise to
Brightlingsea (6 days), & possibly further up to the Orwell. Club Bank Holiday
Cruise to Ramsgate (3 Days). Cruise to Upnor/Chatham (2 Days). Gentlemans
Cruise to St Katherines (2/4 days depending on when you wake up).
see EVENTS FOR 2008
24th July 2007
NOTICE TO MARINERS
(No. 25 of 2007)
WEST SWALE
QUEENBOROUGH HARBOUR
ALL TIDE LANDING (ATL)
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that on Sunday 29th July 2007 the ATL in Queenborough
Harbour will be formally re-opened following a period of repair and
maintenance. The ATL is in the approximate location:- 51°25.043’N 0°44.194’E
2. From this date the ATL will be available for use by approved craft.
3. Admiralty Chart No. 2572, Inset “A” refers.
Medway Ports’ Notice to Mariners No. 10 of 2007 refers.
4. Further information on the status of the ATL may be obtained from the
Medway Navigation Service on VHF Channel 74, callsign “Medway VTS”, or
telephone 01795 663025.
Captain S.M. Gobbi
HARBOUR MASTER
Medway Ports
Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS
13 August 2007
The All Tide Landing (jetty) at Queenborough
The ATL has been reopened.
The QYC Trot Boat is NOT operating.
May 2007
PRESS RELEASE - 23 MAY 2007
QUEENBOROUGH ALL TIDE LANDING
The All Tide Landing at Queenborough has been out of action since damaged by
the storms of Winter and early Spring. A survey was undertaken and action has
been initiated to return the All Tide landing to a serviceable and useable
condition as quickly as possible.
The first stage of this project, involving the refurbishment of the bridge
link between Crundall’s Wharf and the walkway, has now been completed thanks
to financial assistance from Queenborough Town Council. The next phase,
consisting of the replacement of anchors and renewing chains securing the
landing stage, will be undertaken in the near future by Medway Ports so that
hopefully the landing will be fully operational for the main sailing season.
The landing, owned by Queenborough Yacht Club, is the only all tide landing in
The Swale. It is a well used amenity for home and overseas visitors to the
Medway and Swale providing an ideal departure point for carrying the flood
tide up the Thames to London. The committee responsible for the All Tide
Landing is examining ways to fund the considerable cost of repair and
maintenance that will secure the structure’s long term future and to this end
is seeking offers and pledges of financial support from people, users and
organisations who support the continuing operation of this valuable community
asset.
Colin C Wyver
Chairman
All Tide Management Board
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING NEW TRAFFIC SEPARATION
SCHEME OFF HARWICH
Admiralty Leisure will be shortly issuing New Edition Leisure Chart Folios for
the Thames Estuary area. The two folios include:
SC5606 Ramsgate to Tower Bridge
SC5607 Essex and Suffolk Coast.
These New Editions include details of the modified and extended existing Sunk
Precautionary Area and the establishment of three Traffic Separation Schemes
in the Northern Approaches to the Thames Estuary. This is a significant change
for all navigating in the Harwich and the approaches to the Thames Estuary’s
area and therefore navigators are strongly encouraged to ensure they have the
New Edition charts on board.
Details of change:
ENGLAND — Thames Estuary — Sunk — Precautionary areas. Traffic separation
schemes. Recommended route. Two-way route. Area to be avoided. Buoyage. Radio
reporting points. Vessel traffic service. Automatic Identification System.
Light-vessel.
Source: International Maritime Organization
1. To improve the safety of navigation in the Northern Approaches to the
Thames Estuary, the International Maritime Organization have approved the
modification and extension of the existing Sunk Precautionary Area and the
establishment of three TSSs, a two-way traffic route at Long Sand Head, an
area to be avoided and a recommended route at the Galloper. These changes will
be implemented at 0000 UTC 1 July 2007.
2. The existing Sunk Precautionary Area will be extended to form two parts;
the Sunk Inner Precautionary Area and the Sunk Outer Precautionary Area. Three
TSSs will lead traffic into and out of the Outer Area. Traffic within the
Outer Area will flow in a counter-clockwise direction around an area to be
avoided, one nautical mile in diameter, centred on a light-vessel in position
51° 50' .10N. , 1° 46' .02E. The light-vessel will be fitted with an Automatic
Identification System.
3. A two-way route is to be created from Kentish Knock Buoy (51° 38' .09N. ,
1° 40' .43E. ) to Long Sand Head Buoy (51° 47' .91N. , 1° 39' .43E. ). This
route can be used by vessels entering or leaving Medway/ Thames ports which
meet certain pilotage requirements. It can also be used by any vessel of less
than 20 metres in length, any sailing vessel or any vessel engaged in fishing
irrespective of their port of origin/ destination. A recommended route is also
to be created in the Galloper area to take regular ferry traffic into or out
of the Sunk Outer Precautionary Area.
4. These changes are shown on the accompanying diagram.
5. In addition, the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) rules for the area are to be
revised and extended and buoyage is to be amended and repositioned.
In addition, the new folios will also include the incorporation of a further
28 pages of Notices to Mariners helping to improve the safety and convenience
of navigation in the area. These New Edition folios enable everyone sailing in
and around the Thames Estuary to be confident that they have the very latest
charting information available.
Each Admiralty Leisure Chart Folio is available in one convenient pack
offering incredible value, excellent area coverage and being A2, they are the
perfect size for the chart table.
ENDS
For further information contact:
Emma Busby
Public Relations Executive, Admiralty Leisure
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
01823 337900 ext 4852
emma.busby@ukho.gov.uk
www.admiraltyleisure.co.uk
April 2007
The All Tide Landing (jetty) at Queenborough
is out of action until further notice.
Following damage by high winds in march which caused the hammerhead to drag
its anchors, the ramp has been removed so there is no access to the shore.
No landing whatsoever, no boats or dinghies. No trot boat service.
QYC hope to have it back in use early June.
Please use the old concrete slipway to get ashore from your dinghies
January 2007
Cruiser meeting held on 7/1/2007 11:00 in Club House.
About 30 members were present to hear news and explanation of planned
forthcoming cruises for 2007. Members were asked for comments and suggestions
and it was and agreed to add an
Individual Sailing
Activities Register, to the WEB SITE so members can
notify others of their individual intended activities. The object of this is
to advertise for crew or request for others boats to tag along in company.
In order to advance book certain events on away cruises (meals in clubs etc.)
an list of persons who wish to take part is required.
A list of planned cruises is to be put on notice board for members to register
their interest and commitment.
Next Meeting
Sun 25th March at 11:00am
BST
Cruiser and Motor Meeting
December 2006
Next Cruiser meeting Sunday 7/1/07 11:00 in club house.
Mike Edwards takes over as Sailing Secretary and John Metson takes on task of
Assistant Sailing Secretary and Cruiser Captain. Already
8 cruises planned for 2007
season.
New starting procedure for 2007 season of Cruiser Races.
Click here for details
October 2006
Sailing meeting 1/10/06 11:00
Bill French spoke about the forth coming Gentleman's
cruise. This is normally to St Katherines in London and is planned for the
weekend 9 & 10 December, planned departure is on Thursday 7th Dec.
Vice Commodores cruise to
Gravelines in 2007 to be later, maybe in June, the date is to be
arranged.
Creek - Update on the issue of the creek silting up. Bill reported that the
PLA has agreed that the entrance should be dredged, final details still to be
negotiated - it will probably still cost the club a substantial amount. After
dredging wave breaks are to be added at the entrance to the creek - possibly
some form of concrete barge. The idea of these is to protect moored yachts
from easterly gales and to help the scouring effect by funnelling the water as
it ebbs out.
Copies of the 2007 Sailing program were handed out.
Existing CCS races/cruises to Blackwater, Harty Ferry, Queenborough, and Upnor
were discussed. These cruises are open to all boats, racing or
cruising, or motoring.
The advantages of cruising in company were mentioned.
Members suggested cruises to The Swale, The South Coast, and the Roach &
Crouch.
Nominations for Assistant Sailing Secretary are required and also a Cruiser
Captain would be beneficial to help organise the cruising members.
Any members who have Trophies from last year should now return these to the
club.
Meeting finished at 12:00
January 2006
The Town Cup Race
The Town Cup Race is now incorporated into the Interclub Challenge Trophy;
this race will also incorporate the Interclub Team Challenge trophy.
Points for the Interclub Team Challenge trophy will be awarded to the club
with the best 3 scoring boats in the Interclub Challenge Trophy race.
Low points scoring system to be used.
CCCS Dinner
To be at Benfleet YC on the 11th March 2006 19:00 for 19:30 start
Ticket price £14 per person, available from Adrian Pharro
Menu: Smoked fish starter. Pork roast main course + Veggie alternative, Apple
pie and custard dessert,
New trophy awarding structure
3 or less finishers in a class 1st prize only.
4 finishers in a class 1st & 2nd prize.
6 or more finishers in a class 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
