Cruising in the Swale

The Swale is a tidal waterway between the Isle of Sheppey and mainland Kent. With extensive salt marshes on both sides, the Swale forms an area of international importance for birds and nature conservation. From Whitstable our day sails are planned to go with the morning flow and afternoon ebb of the tide to Shellness (3 miles), Faversham Creek (6 miles) and Conyer Creek (8 miles). If you love estuary sailing and the solitude that the Swale can offer (although just 55 miles from London), it brings its own navigational challenges, as marked by the relics of many wrecks seen along the shores of the creeks and the Swale itself. Passage plans will be provided. Bookings for any or all of the three days will be through the Whitstable YC website.

Cruisers will be welcome to stay for the weekend racing and racers are welcome to book any day for the cruising. For more information about Whitstable YC go to Homepage – Whitstable Yacht Club and for the event contact Richard Maltby – richard.maltby9@gmail.com