CHATHAM MARITIME MARINA

There are few places that have as much to offer the cruising sailor as Chatham when it comes to historical interest and onshore activities. MDL’s Chatham Maritime Marina lies in the heart of Chatham, adjacent to Chatham’s Historic Dockyard, and a multimillion-pound leisure and retail development. Although the marina is now home to this super-smart 412-berth marina, it was originally part of the old Naval Dockyard (No 1 Basin), which was used to repair ships and test equipment.

This highly desirable destination, 10 nautical miles from the mouth of the River on the Thames Estuary, may take a bit