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London Array
Geotechnical Survey Work
Between the 15th
September and 1st November 2009 Geotechnical work survey work
will be undertaken on the London Array offshore wind site.
Survey work consists
of cone penetration tests (CPT) at selected locations for proposed
wind turbine positions. Work will be undertaken from a multi
anchored barge, which will be moved from site to site with the
assistance of tugs.
The Barge will display
lights and shapes in accordance with International Collision
Regulations Rule 27 (d).
Vessels are to
proceed with caution and give the barge and craft a wide berth
when transiting the Black Deep Channel.
Up to date information
concerning the name, position and movement of the barge can be
obtained by calling London VTS on either VHF Ch 67 or 68 or by
telephone 01474 560311.
Port
of London Authority
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 10/09/2009)
Thames
Barrier
- latest closure dates from Port of London Authority - Amended
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 05/09/2009)
Latest
Mainsheet
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Thames
Barrier
- latest closure dates from Port of London Authority
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- latest NMs from the Medway Ports website
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NEW
PLA PUBLICATION
RIVER
THAMES RECREATIONAL USERS GUIDE - TEDDINGTON TO SEA REACH
This
easy to use guide is a two sided, waterproof map of the River
Thames and replaces the Authority's existing A5 booklet 'The
Tidal Thames - a guide for users of recreational craft'
Information
includes: practical guidance, marine and leisure activity areas,
danger zones, Vessel Traffic Services information and port VHF
channels, speed limit areas, marina and yacht club information,
useful contact details and a summary of local port rules and
regulations.
The
publication is issued free of charge (although the PLA reserves
the right to charge for orders greater than 4). Copies can be
obtained from the PLA.
It
is also available to be downloaded from the PLA's website at
www.pla.co.uk.
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 25/06/2009)
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Picture
of the Week
- send me your photos
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 16/06/2009)
Latest
Mainsheet
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(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 12/06/2009)
Queenborough
Yacht Club
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 12/06/2009)
Fuse
festival perfomance ceremony - Sunday 14 June 7pm - Upnor
www.fusefestival.org.uk
www.neofuturist.org
and http://neofuturist.blogspot.com
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 10/06/2009)
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Wilsonian
Sailing Club
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 30/05/2009)
MYC
Regatta 17th/18th/19th July
31st
May is the closing date for discounted Regatta entries
The
MYC Regatta has changed format this year
The
Thursday evening race will start from Upnor Sailing Club
On
Friday, Saturday and Sunday there will be one race per day, committee
boat starts
and hopefully lots of estuary racing
There
will be three Cruiser Classes - Div 1 (IRC) Div 2 (MYA) and Gentlemen's
Class (white sail)
Full
details on MYC website
Medway
Yacht Club
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 29/05/2009)
RIVER
THAMES - SEA REACH AND SOUTH EDINBURGH CHANNEL
Geophysical
surveys will be under taken between the 8th to 11th June 2009
on the following historic wreck sites by survey vessel WESSEX
EXPLORER:
Wreck
1 Position 51°29.738 N 000° 44.392 E
Wreck
2 Position 51° 29.739 N 000° 44.026 E
north
of Sea Reach No. 4 buoy in the Sea Reach Channel and also on
various wreck sites in the South Edinburgh Channel. WESSEX EXPLORER
will display lights and shapes in accordance with International
Collision Regulation rule 27 (b).
On
the 22nd June to 26th June 2009 diving operations will
be undertaken on the London and King Wreck sites in Sea Reach
by WESSEX EXPLORER. WESSEX EXPLORER will display diving signals
in accordance with PLA Byelaw 26.
All
vessels are to proceed with caution and keep a safe distance
when passing the WESSEX EXPLORER.
Up
to date information can be obtained from London VTS.
Port
of London Authority
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 29/05/2009)
2009
MYA MEDWAY KEELBOAT REGATTA - HOSTED BY MEDWAY CRUISING CLUB
- 26-28 JUNE
Three
classes: IRC, Medway Handicap Rating and Gaff Rig
Full
details are on-line at www.medwaycruisingclub.org.uk
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 26/05/2009)
DINGHY
REGATTA - HOSTED BY WILSONIAN SAILING CLUB - 10-12 JULY
Full
details are on-line at www.wilsoniansc.org.uk
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 26/05/2009)
FREE
download - local ports info and tidal atlas - Wiley
Nautical Almanac
Wiley
Nautical
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 26/05/2009)
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SEA
REACH - SOUTHEND FESTIVAL OF THE AIR 2009 - EXCLUSION ZONE
On
Sunday 24th May and Monday 25th May 2009 between the hours of
1100 and 1800 an International Air Show and flying display will
take place off the Southend Sea Front.
Between
the hours of 0600 to 1800 on Sunday 24th May and Monday 25th
May, an exclusion zone will be established from which all vessels
and craft will be prohibited for safety reasons unless they are
unmanned and laying on permanent registered moorings. Persons
will also be prohibited from entering or moving within this area
during the Air Show.
The
exclusion zone will be patrolled by launches operated by the
Port of London Authority, Southend Borough Council and Essex
Marine Police Division.
Instructions
given by any persons aboard these launches must be implicitly
obeyed and failure to comply may result in prosecution.
Port
of London Authority
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 21/05/2009)
Notices
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- latest NMs from the Medway Ports website
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 13/05/2009)
Thames
Barrier
- latest closure dates from Port of London Authority
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 10/05/2009)
Notices
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- latest NMs from the Medway Ports website
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 05/05/2009)
Notices
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- latest NMs from the Medway Ports website
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 24/04/2009)
Fuse
Medway Festival 2009
The
Neo Futurist Collective will be leading a celebration
of Upnor, for the people who live here. Throughout May
and June there will be a series of free workshops for all the
people of Upnor in ceremony, craft-making skills, story telling,
sound recording and performance. The focus for the workshops
will be the making of a new Upnor "Parish Map" to act
as a performance score for a Grand Parade and Ceremony on the
streets of Upnor on:
Sunday,
14 June as part of the Fuse Medway Festival 2009
www.fusefestival.org.uk
The
parish map will be made up from local residents' impressions
of Upnor and from their stories, memories, and favourite places
"What is special about Upnor, your favourite spot, what
do you like, what do you value, what would you change?"
For
further details about the project please see www.neofuturist.org and http://neofuturist.blogspot.com or contact
Päivi Seppälä, project coordinator on 07788
413664 or email: paivi@poppana.com.
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 13/04/2009)
Yearbook
Front Cover - Photography Competition - Entry Form - .doc
(32k)
(posted
by - Brian Dallaway - 13/04/2009)
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