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Medway Yacht Club

Lower upnor, rochester, kent, me2 4xb.

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This site is maintained by Hubertus A. Haniel ( [email protected] ) http://www.upnor.net

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Upnor Sailing Club

Upnor Sailing Club www.upnorsailingclub.co.uk Key: SC, 140

Founded over 50 years ago, USC has an attractive clubhouse created by the refurbishment of three traditional waterfront cottages. It has about 90 fore and aft moorings opposite the clubhouse, the majority of which have all tide access.

The floating pontoon and hammerhead provide facilities for filling water tanks, alongside loading of stores etc together with access to the two half-tide scrubbing docks.

A full programme of racing, cruising in company and social events are arranged every year.

Upnor Sailing Club 1-3 Pier Place Lower Upnor Rochester ME2 4UY

T: 0800 832 1317

Commodore: Ian Chivers E: [email protected]

Hon. Secretary: Jane Male E: [email protected]

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Medway Yacht Club

Located at Lower Upnor on the banks of the tidal River Medway just down river from Chatham historic dockyard, MYC is only 35 miles from central London and is easily accessible from London, Kent, Sussex or Essex.

The tidal Medway on which the club operates still provides the excellent sailing described by Ufa Fox, perfect for both racing and cruising. The many reaches, bends and creeks provide for a wide variety of courses and for our racing fleets and secluded anchorages for cruisers. Located nine miles from the mouth of the river our positioning provides enough protection to allow sailing in all but the most challenging of weather conditions.

Our location in the south of the Thames estuary gives access to the beautiful, uncrowded and unspoilt east coast with easy short passage to the delightful cruising grounds of the Netherlands, Belgium, France and beyond. The Solent can be reached by a 30 foot family cruiser in around 24 hours.

The traditional clubhouse sits in an elevated position on the northern bank providing south facing panoramic river views from the marquee covered veranda, clubhouse restaurant and bar where members and their guests enjoy excellent fare from the galley and a fine range of beers, wines and spirits served at competitive club prices.

The Club has a full social programme organised both on a club basis and by the classes. Events range from formal black tie occasions such as Commodores Dinner and Burns Night to informal casual get-togethers for supper or trips out. The clubhouse galley and bar are open to members and their guests as well as visiting yachtsmen and yachtswomen.

MYC is a family focused forward thinking club that provides excellent sailing facilities and opportunities for all from the novice to the expert, from youngster to those of more mature years, from dinghy to cruiser or power boat and everything in between, all are welcome.

Recognised by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) as a training centre, Medway Yacht Club offers regular dinghy, power and cruiser certificated courses. We also run taster sessions, class training and coaching. Most of the training and courses are run by our experienced Chief Instructor.

Examples of courses run at MYC

• RYA Dinghy Courses
• RYA Power Boat level 2
• RYA Safety Boat
• RYA Day Skipper and Yacht Master Theory

Last updated 17:29 on 21 February 2024

Upnor Sailing Club & why you should join

For a quiet and quant area, the Upnor Sailing Club is a bustling part of this village. Here’s what you need to know about the Upnor Sailing Club and why you should check it out.

Sailing from Upnor

At the end of Lower Upnor, you’ll find the Upnor Sailing Club tucked away along the banks of the Medway River. First started in the 1960’s, this friendly club has developed into an active part of the community.

If you’ve ever wandered through Upnor, or visited Upnor Beach on a sunny day, you would have seen numerous boats along the Medway River. Upnor is a great launching spot and is easily a favourite summertime hobby in the area.

The club organises a cruising programme each year for any members who want to sail with others along the east coast. Some trips even go across the channel for more experienced sailors. The trips are organised by volunteers in the club that work to include boats of all sizes and members of all skill levels.

Upnor Sailing Club facilities

Currently there are 86 sheltered moorings on the Medway close to Chatham Historic Dockyard.

The club website adds that: “We access these from our private pontoon from which we launch dinghies and bring our yachts alongside for loading and unloading. This facility also incorporates a dinghy and tender storage area and two scrubbing docks.”

The sailing clubhouse also has a welcoming clubroom, bar, balcony toilets, showers and a secure car park with storage and workshops.

​While many people don’t know about Upnor or its sailing club, it’s situated in a perfect spot to launch along the River Medway.

Getting to the Upnor Sailing Club

When using a Sat Nav, plug in the post code “ME2 4UY” to find the club. It’s located at the very end of Lower Upnor and can be tricky to find the first time.

A good indicator that you’re going in the right direction is going past the Pier pub and the closed down Arethusea Venture Centre in Lower Upnor. There is also a free car park in Lower Upnor , directly in front of the club.

​Upnor Sailing Club membership prices

Intersted in trying out the club? Below are the sailing club membership prices and fees listed currently on their website.

Additional fees include:

Dinghy Park Storage £25.00 Outboard Storage £25.00

Mooring Costs

For up-to-date mooring costs, make sure to check with the club first. Mooring Costs from 2019 were £340 to £380 depending on mooring length (35 to 55 feet). Cost includes maintenance and rental of mooring.

To join the Upnor Sailing Club , just input your details through their website and a member of the club will get in touch with you.

Why is the sailing club important to Upnor?

Not only does the sailing club offer the obvious possibility to sailing from Upnor, it’s also has a huge social element.

Throughout the year the club hosts a variety and range of events which are organised and planned by the social committee. These club-wide events include activities like parties, barbecues and even formal dinners. Club events are usually held in the off-season during the winter months when most members are not on cruises. So while you might be busy sailing throughout the summer, the Club still has activities and events throughout the winter to keep you busy.

Recent events included: a new members buffet, a summer BBQ, First Aid Training and an upcoming Christmas dinner party.

To keep in touch with the club, you can follow their social media updates on the Upnor Sailing Club Facebook page . Have questions? You can reach the club by calling 0800 8321317.

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Comments (2):

February 20, 2021 at 9:20 am

Please note that the website address listed on this page is incorrect.

This is the correct site: https://www.upnorsailingclub.co.uk/

August 17, 2022 at 3:08 pm

The directions above also will take you to Medway Yacht Club – not Upnor Sailing Club

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Medway Yacht Club

Founded and registered with the Yacht Racing Association in 1880 early members included the Earl of Cavendish, Lord Beresford, marine artist W.L. Wylie and author of adventure books for children A Henty. By 1894 it is reported that the club had 86 members.

1898 saw the start of one-design racing that continues today when MYC successfully answered a challenge laid down by the Sydney Flying Squadron which resulted in MYC winning the Anglo-Australian Shield. The challenge was revived and re-run at Upnor in 1998 and in Sydney in 2001 using replica 1880’s skiffs.

Early meetings were held in Rochester and in 1920 a clubhouse was opened on the Esplanade near Rochester Castle. Currently recognised as a safe haven for all the family to sail, the Club was apparently a riskier place in the 1920’s. An incident in the club accident book records that a member was shot when live rather than blank cartridges were supplied for use in the clubs starting cannon.

Always a forward thinking club, MYC admitted ladies for the first time to the annual dinner held at the Sun Hotel in 1934.

Between the two World Wars, motor-boating became very popular. Whilst normal club activities were suspended during both world wars, 1940 saw at least six Medway Yacht Club boats rescuing troops from Dunkirk, and later serving with the defence forces.

After World War II, it was decided to bring all club activities together and in 1948 the current site at Lower Upnor was acquired.

In 1952 the clubhouse which forms the main part of the facilities seen today was built although this has been extended and improved over the years.

1953 saw MYC received its warrant from the Admiralty allowing members the privilege of wearing our defaced Blue Ensign. Two years later saw Bluebottle, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Dragon, given to him as a wedding present by Her Majesty the Queen, competing in a special series of races arranged by MYC. Bluebottle’s racing flag was presented to the club and can be found in the clubhouse today.

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Departure Date

Return date, sheerness hw, communications.

VHF CH: Cruise (06) London VTS (68) to Crayfordness, close  to Erith yacht club, then (14). Destination Port: Limehouse (80)

Destination WPT

Useful links.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea

https://www.xcweather.co.uk/

Passage Notes

NOTE : Sheerness to London Marinas approximately 42 to 45 NM.  Lock entry: times for locks vary: check before departure. Beware cross tides at lock entrances. 

Be at Sheerness at LW to get full lift of approx 7.5 hours fair tide.  

Leaving the Medway, stay close to the south shore of Thames following the buoyed channel.  

Cross to the north side of the Thames near Lower Hope buoy.  

After Ovens Starboard buoy beware of groynes that extend from Thames’ North bank for next 2 NM  marked by green beacons: do not go inside these! Beware of shipping movements into Tilbury  Docks and Ro Ro terminals near Dartford Crossing. Do not ‘cut corners’ on bends: London VTS  monitors the river by CCTV.  

You are required to call Thames Tidal Barrier on Ch 14 when passing Margaret Ness for permission  to pass through the barrier: you must motor through the barrier. The spans have bright lights to  indicate the spans for small craft, usually G for inbound and B for outbound craft. The barrier phone  number is 0208 855 0315 if your VHF does not work.

On your return passage, leave the Marina as soon as possible as there are only 5 hours fair tide outwards

Additional Information

Marinas in London:

Limehouse Marina | Marina in London | Aquavista

Marina | St Katharine Docks - St. Katharine Docks London (skdocks.co.uk)

South Dock Marina - Southwark Council

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NOTE: Each skipper is responsible for his/her own craft and making sure they and the vessel and crew are  capable of making the trip, calculating their own speed, checking the weather before and during passage,  observing all relevant rules including ColRegs and taking into account any other relevant factors not listed.  Upnor Sailing Club accepts no liability for any inaccuracies in the above or any consequences thereof.