Cruise Guide - Little Ship Club and Corinthians English East Coast Cruise 21st - 28th August 2021
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Little Ship Club and Corinthians English East Coast Cruise
21st – 28th August 2021
Cruise Guide
Commodore’s Welcome A warm welcome to all members and guests of the Little Ship Club and the Corinthians. It is good to see so many friends gather on the Orwell, on the English East Coast for this the 2021 cruise to the Thames and Medway Estuaries in the Little Ship Club’s 95th anniversary year. Having suffered from COVID-19 restrictions for so long it is nice to finally get out on the water to sail (and socialise) in good company. Sadly ,we shall not be able to welcome, as is the custom, many of our Corinthian cousins to British waters as the pandemic has worsened to the extent that some hospitals in the USA are becoming inundated. The Thames and Medway Estuaries have so much to offer the visiting cruising yachtsman. I am looking forward to visiting some of the most significant yacht clubs in the country; places with interesting sounding names such as Sunk Sand, The Warp, The Knock John Channel, Fisherman’s Gat and Barrow Deep; the historic Chatham Naval Dockyards and also the new energy generators of the Thames Array. The Thames and Medway Estuaries were valiantly defended in World War 2 by at least one hundred or so Royal Navy Armed Auxiliary Patrol Vessels such as our own Sheemaun and described beautifully in LSC member Rodney Pell’s “Little Ship, Big Story”: “For the first four years of the Second World War the waters of the Thames and Medway Estuaries were literally teeming with vessels of all sorts coming and going, discharging cargoes and servicemen, refuelling and reloading. There were scores of warships, scores of merchant ships, scores of smaller armed vessels and hundreds of unarmed harbour service vessels and of course the local fishing and trading boats,” Enjoy the cruise in good company and of course please respect the COVID-19 guidelines of each of the venues we visit so that we can all stay safe and well. Don’t forget, also, to respect the environment and good practices such as found on the RYA website www.thegreenblue.org.uk Enjoy the week and let us look forward to catching up with more of The Corinthians in the British Virgin Island at the end of January 2022. Barrie J Martin Commodore Little Ship Club
Introduction This Cruise Guide provides a day-by-day guide to the LSC/Corinthians English East Coast cruise. Care has been taken to ensure that the information given is reasonably accurate but with circumstances changing frequently, slight modifications to the planned cruise might take place at short notice. Where navigational information is shown, it is for information only; it is not for navigational purposes. Skippers should use their own reference material to plan their passages, including departure times, taking account of their boat, their crew and the weather conditions. A day barely passes without mention of Covid-19, so a few words are necessary. By the time that the cruise starts, almost all Covid-19 restrictions in England will have been lifted. However, we all need to exercise reasonable caution and follow local requirements, which might include wearing masks in some locations. Similarly, crew must follow any reasonable health and safety guidance from their skipper, whilst on board. Some participants may want to take Lateral Flow Tests during the cruise. Now for brighter things. We can expect a fascinating cruise, visiting a large section of the coast, rivers and estuaries in Suffolk, Essex and Kent. We will have the opportunity to visit some other yacht clubs on the way before having our final cruise dinner in the Royal Temple Yacht Club, Ramsgate. Due to the tides in this area and because we will experience Spring tides, we will need to set sail early some mornings but will them be rewarded with more time to relax with friends. The programme includes a number of fixed events but there is the flexibility for individual activities, too. This cruise has been 2 ½ years in the making having been impacted by both Brexit and Covid-19, but now we have reached the starting line. So, it is time to get ready for some Sailing in good company. Paul Banks
Itinerary – Summary Communication during the cruise Use VHF Channel 77 for non-urgent messages, when sailing. A WhatsApp group: “LSC East Coast Cruise” has been set up. Follow the link below to join the group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JmHQSSFc5FyAX6Q9V2pNXQ Port and Restaurant enquiries in Woolverstone: Ian Muspratt Mob: 07771 595595 Port and Restaurant enquiries in Ramsgate: Jonathan Hague Mob: 07795 691918 Port and Restaurant enquiries at other locations: Paul Banks Mob: 07803 231871
Day 1 - Saturday 21st August 2021 in Woolverstone
Thames Estuary Tides - BST Sheerness Dover Ramsgate Walton Harwich
LW 06:10 05:56 06:02 05:20 04:54
HW 12:28 11:13 11:29 11:34 11:38
Sat 21 Aug
LW 18:37 18:24 18:29 17:46 17:21
HW 23:37 23:57
Today, we assemble in Woolvesrtone MDL Marina for the start of the cruise.
Meeting up in Woolverstone
Arrive in the Marina at Woolverstone, on the River Orwell, by 15:00, Saturday, 21st August. Say that
you are with the Little Ship Club.
If you are likely to arrive after this, please let Paul Banks know (Mob: 07803 231 871).
The address of the marina is:
Woolverstone MDL Marina
Woolverstone, Suffolk, IP9 1AS
Tel: 01473 780206
VHF Channel 80
For information only – not to be used for navigation.
Day 1 at Woolverstone
14:00 onwards: Registration beside Dolphin of Plymouth.
Dolphin is a 16m motor yacht and should be spotted easily in the marina.
16:00: Skippers’ briefing on Dolphin.
17:00: Welcome Reception. Pontoon party beside Dolphin. Please bring your own glasses.
19:00 First Cruise dinner at the Lock & Quay restaurant, beside the marina.
Set menu £20 + drinks. Pay the restaurant.
Day 2 – Sunday 22nd August 2021 - Woolverstone to West Mersea
Thames Estuary Tides - BST Sheerness Dover Ramsgate Walton Harwich
HW 01:00 00:08 00:10
LW 07:01 06:49 06:55 06:10 05:44
Sun 22 Aug
HW 13:18 11:57 12:13 12:24 12:27
LW 19:25 19:14 19:19 18:35 18:09
Sailing
Route: Woolverstone to West Mersea
Distance: 30 nm
ETD: 05:00
ETA: 12:00
Moorings: on buoys in Mersea Quarters
Buoys in Mersea Quarters
Approaching Mersea Quarters
From the Bench Head buoy proceed to the Nass beacon. The Mersea Quarters are reached from the
Naas beacon by a well-marked channel. Please stay in the channel as at certain states of the tide
outside the channel is very shallow. As the buoyed channel finishes, we recommend, at all states of
the tide, that you follow the lines of moorings as this clearly indicates where the deep water is.
Moorings have been reserved for the Little Ship Club; there are not dedicated visitor moorings.
As you reach the first of the moored boats coming from the Nass beacon, contact the West Mersea
Yacht Club launch man on Marina Channel 37 (M), the call sign is YC1 (Pronounced: Why See One) .
They will direct you to an available mooring.
Launch service
This is available to visiting yachtsmen and a small charge is made per trip. The launches are white
and fly the WMYC ensign. The launches take up to 12 people. Alternatively, a water taxi service is
available:
Water Taxi:
The Peter Clarke Boatyard have a water taxi which is available to offer fares.
Book in advance. The water taxi helms are: Harry 07584 163 653 and Zac 07984 092 737.
Please call 'Clarke's Launch' on Channel 77 when you require collection for the shore run.
West Mersea Yacht Club you probably won’t need this, but just in case.
Contact: Philip Woods philipwoods@email.com RC Moorings and Boatyard West Mersea Yacht Club
Tel: 01206 382947 or 01206 38626
Shoreside
The West Mersea Yacht Club ( https://www.wmyc.org.uk/) will welcome for a lunchtime drink and a
snack. They open at 12:00, last food orders are 14:15 and the bar is open until 18:30. If you want to
use the restaurant, you must book, call 01206 384463.
Other venues include:
The Company Shed (http://www.thecompanyshed.co/) for seafood. Closes at 16:00
The Coast Inn, riverside bar and restaurant (http://www.thecoastinn.co.uk/). Open all day.
Evening: Own Arrangements
Day 3 – Monday 23rd August 2021 – West Mersea to Burnham on Crouch
Thames Estuary Tides - BST Sheerness Dover Ramsgate Walton Harwich
HW 01:47 00:20 00:39 01:00 01:00
LW 07:46 07:36 07:41 06:55 06:28
Mon 23 Aug
HW 14:03 12:38 12:53 13:08 13:12
LW 20:09 19:58 20:04 19:18 18:53
Sailing
Route: West Mersea to Burnham on Crouch
Distance: 24 nm
ETD: 07:00
ETA: 12:00
Moorings: Burnham Yacht Harbour. https://burnhamyachtharbour.co.uk/
Call the Harbourmaster on 01621 786832 or VHF Channel 80. Say you are with the Little Ship Club,
they are expecting us.
Bob (Duty Harbourmaster)
Burnham Yacht Harbour Marina Ltd.
Burnham Yacht Harbour
Foundry Lane
Burnham on Crouch
Essex
CM0 8BL
Shoreside:
• Walk along the riverside into town.
• Swallowtail restaurant, in the marina.
• The Royal Burnham Yacht Club is closed on Mondays.
• The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club has an event on but you might be able to get in in the early
afternoon.
• Ye Olde White Harte Hotel https://www.whiteharteburnham.co.uk/ is open for food and
drink.
• The Ship Inn https://www.theshipinnburnham.co.uk/pub.html A cosy pub with good ales
and food. Log fire when cool enough.
• Plenty of pubs and shops just inland from the Burnham on Crouch ferry landing.
Evening – Cruise Meal
18:45 Cruise meal in the Swallowtail restaurant within Burnham Yacht Harbour.
The cost of this meal is included in your cruise fee but you will need to settle your drinks bill directly
with the restaurant.
Chatham Dockyard:
If you are planning to visit Chatham Dockyard on Wednesday and have not booked your tickets yet,
it would be best to do so this afternoon. Go to the website: https://thedockyard.co.ukDay 4 – Tuesday, 24th August 2021 – Burnham on Crouch to Chatham
Thames Estuary Tides -
Sheerness Dover Ramsgate Walton Harwich
BST
HW 02:30 01:00 01:19 01:37 01:40
LW 08:27 08:16 08:22 07:36 07:09
Tue 24 Aug
HW 14:43 13:16 13:31 13:48 13:52
LW 20:49 20:37 20:43 19:59 19:33
Sailing
Route: Burnham on Crouch to Chatham
Distance: 45 nm
ETD: 07:00
ETA: 16:00
Moorings: Chatham Maritime Marina, MDL.
https://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/marinas/mdl-chatham-maritime-marina/
Lat: 51°24.17’N | Long: 0°31.55’E
VHF Ch 80 Tel: 01634 899200
Approaching the Marina
Enter the River Medway off Garrison Pt (Sheerness) and follow the buoyed channel for 9.5 miles.
The entrance to Chatham Maritime Marina is 1·5 miles above Gillingham, after a long left-hand
bend.
Enter the marina via a lock, available H24, but with only 1·5m over the sill at MLWS. Waiting
pontoons are without/in. Call ‘Chatham Maritime Marina’ on VHF Ch 80 or by mobile for a vacant
berth.
Shoreside:
The marina is close to a factory outlet shopping complex, multiscreen cinema, and numerous
restaurants and bars. There's also a local convenience store which stocks essential items.
18:00 Pontoon Party/Cocktail invention competition
More details will be given at the skipper’s briefing but the cruise will be broken down into about 5
groups. Each group will create two cocktails; one, a non-alcoholic “mocktail” and the other will be an
alcoholic version of the same.
As well as inventing a cocktail each group will give a name to their cocktail based on life over the last
18 months. For instance: “Lockdown”, “Breakout”, “The Third Wave”, “Quarantini”.
Each group will be given a starter kit. Nibbles will be provided. Winners will get a prize.
As we have had a long sail today, this event might be rescheduled if people are tired or late into the
marina.Evening: Own arrangements
Day 5 – Wednesday 25th August 2021 – Lay Day in Chatham
Thames Estuary Tides - BST Sheerness Dover Ramsgate Walton Harwich
HW 03:09 01:37 01:57 02:17 02:19
LW 09:04 08:53 08:58 08:14 07:47
Wed 25 Aug
HW 15:20 13:54 14:09 14:26 14:30
LW 21:27 21:12 21:19 20:37 20:11
No sailing is planned today. It is a time to relax with an opportunity to visit the Chatham Dockyard or
other locations. Chatham has a long association with ships and the sea, and some needlework, too.
Shoreside:
• The Historic Dockyard, Chatham https://thedockyard.co.uk/
• Royal Engineers Museum https://www.re-museum.co.uk/
Prince Arthur Road Gillingham ME7 1UR
• King George V pub. http://www.kgvpub.co.uk/ Brompton ME7 5AL
• Medway Yacht Club (Upnor) https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/
• Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre
• Many bars, restaurants and cafés
Evening:
19:30 Cruse Meal in the Ships & Trades Restaurant
You have already selected your menu choices.
The cost of this meal is not included in the cruise fee; you need to pay the restaurant for your food
and drinks.Day 6 – Thursday 26th August 2021 – Chatham to Queenborough
Thames Estuary Tides - BST Sheerness Dover Ramsgate Walton Harwich
HW 03:46 02:14 02:35 02:54 02:57
LW 09:40 09:27 09:32 08:50 08:23
Thu 26 Aug
HW 15:56 14:31 14:47 15:03 15:07
LW 22:03 21:45 21:52 21:14 20:49
Today we have a short sail to Queenborough on the Isle of Sheppey.
Sailing
Route: Chatham to Queenborough
Distance: 10nm
ETD: 08:30
ETA: 11:00
Moorings: Queenborough Harbour – All Tide Landing https://queenborough-harbour.co.uk/
Harbourmaster: Tel: 07456 459 754
Staff can also be contacted on 01795 662051, and VHF channel 08 call sign Sheppey 1.
12:30 – Pontoon Party
This will be a “bring and share” canapé or snack pontoon party. Each boat should bring some
canapés to share with others. There is no theme for this so you have a free rein on what to bring.
There will be a prize for the best liked snack. Drinks will be provided.
Shoreside:
There are several pubs just a stone’s throw from the All Tide Landing:
• Queenborough Yacht Club https://www.queenboroughyachtclub.co.uk/ Might be closed on
Thursdays.
• Pub: Admirals Arm. A micropub specialising in real ale and craft beers.
https://www.admiralsarm.co.uk/ Near the Flying Dutchman and Old House at Home.
• Pub and restaurant: The Old House at Home. 1 High Street, Queenborough.
• Pub and restaurant: The Flying Dutchman. 19 High Street, Queenborough.
• Pub and Bistro Restaurant. The Queen Phillipa. High Street, Queenborough.
Evening: Own ArrangementDay 7 – Friday 27th August 2021 – Queenborough to Ramsgate.
Thames Estuary Tides - BST Sheerness Dover Ramsgate Walton Harwich
HW 04:21 02:52 03:15 03:30 03:32
LW 10:15 09:59 10:03 09:25 08:59
Fri 27 Aug
HW 16:31 15:08 15:25 15:38 15:42
LW 22:38 22:17 22:24 21:50 21:25
Sailing
Route: Queenborough to Ramsgate
Distance: 34nm
ETD: 06:00
ETA: 12:00
Moorings: Royal Harbour, Ramsgate. http://www.portoframsgate.co.uk/
Port Control: VHF Channel 14
Marina Staff: VHF Channel 80
Dock Master – Marina Office: 01843 572110
Best boat dressed overall
It’s a Bank Holiday Weekend so dress up. There will be a prize for the Boat which is best dressed
overall, according to the judges.
17:00 Pontoon Party with Pimms
Dinks and nibbles provided.
Shoreside:
Many attractions and places of interest are just a short walk from the marina. Here is a sample.
• Royal Temple Yacht Club
• Smack Boys/Sailors’ Church and Harbour Mission, you walk past when you leave the marina
• Clock House & Maritime Museum. Small admission fee for this interesting museum.
Situated across the harbour from the marina. The Clock House used to provide Ramsgate
Mean Time which is 5 minute and 41 seconds ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
• The Ramsgate Tunnels. http://www.ramsgatetunnels.org/ Have a tour of this network of
wartime tunnels. Take something to keep you warm. The tunnels are at a constant
temperature of 11c.
• St Augustine’s Church. www.augustine-pugin.org.uk St Augustine Road, CT11 9PA.
This is a little further to walk, but this church is interesting as it is of “pugin” construction. It
is the Shrine of St Augustine who landed nearby in 579 AD and introduced Christianity to
Anglo-Saxon England.
• The beach. Stoll along the small sandy beach.
• Pubs and restaurants. Too many to list; just wander in town or check Google.
Several good restaurants (Italian, Thai, French/European) can be found along the Westcliff
Arcade between, half way up the hill between the Marina and the Royal Temple Yacht Club.
If you like Indian food, there is nothing better than Flavours By Kumar
https://www.flavoursbykumar.co.uk/ Booking is essential, tel.: 01843 852631
Evening: Own arrangements.Day 8 – Saturday 28th August 2021 – in Ramsgate
Thames Estuary Tides - BST Sheerness Dover Ramsgate Walton Harwich
HW 04:56 03:30 03:52 04:06 04:08
LW 10:50 10:30 10:35 10:01 09:36
Sat 28 Aug
HW 17:06 15:47 16:05 16:15 16:18
LW 23:14 22:50 22:57 22:27 22:04
A day at Leisure in Ramsgate
Shoreside:
The same as yesterday.
End of Cruise Dinner in the Royal Temple Yacht Club.
Dress code: smart attire would be appreciated. As a minimum, this should be smart casual but a
jacket and tie, or equivalent, is preferred.
From 18:30 Pre-dinner Drinks in the bar or out on the terrace of the RTYC. Pay for your own pre-
dinner drinks.
19:30: Start taking your seats.
19:45: Dinner commences.
This will be a 3-course meal with wine and tea or coffee. The cost of this meal is covered by your
cruise fee.
There will be a few short speeches and prize giving towards the end of the meal.
Tomorrow is another day – Time to leave for your home ports.Participants – by name
To From
Chatham Chatham
First Name Surname Boat only only
Paul Banks Dolphin of Plymouth
Anne Billard Avventura
Tim Bizzey Storm Petrel
John DeWitt Pim
Leigh Gibson A Day At The Races x
Mike Gill Storm Petrel
Melanie Gingell Dolphin of Plymouth
Celia Greetham A Day At The Races x
Jonathan Hague Avventura
Freddie Halford Cinnabar x
Michael Halford Cinnabar x
Rob Hinton Cinnabar x
Harbin Ho Pim
Christopher Houston Hadedah x
David Houston Hadedah
Brett Houston-Lock Hadedah x
Jenny Jones Bangoes
Anna Kirsch Hadedah
Anne Le Verrier-Bizzey Storm Petrel
Ray Long Pim
Barrie Martin A Day At The Races
Lawrence Mead Avventura
Iain Muspratt Dolphin of Plymouth
Pete Newbury Dolphin of Plymouth
Joy Noble-Rollin Bangoes
Geoff Quentin Bangoes
Chris Sadler Hadedah
Helen Sadler Hadedah
Michael Forbes Smith Avventura x
Anthony Smyth Mahina
Morgan Smyth Mahina
John Strode Pim
Douglas Taylor A Day At The Races
Mark Turvey Storm Petrel
Anne Weir Hadedah x
Deborah Wheeler Bangoes x
Lyn Williamson AvventuraParticipants – by boat
To From
Chatham Chatham
First Name Surname Boat only only
Leigh Gibson A Day At The Races x
Celia Greetham A Day At The Races x
Barrie Martin A Day At The Races
Douglas Taylor A Day At The Races
Anne Billard Avventura
Jonathan Hague Avventura
Lawrence Mead Avventura
Michael Forbes Smith Avventura x
Lyn Williamson Avventura
Jenny Jones Bangoes
Joy Noble-Rollin Bangoes
Geoff Quentin Bangoes
Deborah Wheeler Bangoes x
Freddie Halford Cinnabar x
Michael Halford Cinnabar x
Rob Hinton Cinnabar x
Paul Banks Dolphin of Plymouth
Melanie Gingell Dolphin of Plymouth
Iain Muspratt Dolphin of Plymouth
Pete Newbury Dolphin of Plymouth
Christopher Houston Hadedah x
David Houston Hadedah
Brett Houston-Lock Hadedah x
Anna Kirsch Hadedah
Chris Sadler Hadedah
Helen Sadler Hadedah
Anne Weir Hadedah x
Anthony Smyth Mahina
Morgan Smyth Mahina
John DeWitt Pim
Harbin Ho Pim
Ray Long Pim
John Strode Pim
Tim Bizzey Storm Petrel
Mike Gill Storm Petrel
Anne Le Verrier-Bizzey Storm Petrel
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