Whitstable Yacht Club

16/06/2026

Not long now until LaserFest - if you're a Laser/ILCA sailor why not join us for some of the best racing in the SE?
Enter via: https://www.wyc.org.uk/laserfest-2/?

14/06/2026

Jazz on the deck Saturday June 20th - 5-7PM.

Jazz with members of the Music Club who will be bringing you classics and interpretations of modern songs such as Love Me Or Leave Me, Tequila

11/06/2026

There is still limited availability at Whitstable Yacht Club's Discover Sailing Open Day, next Sunday June 14. Book in advance for a free taster sailing session where you will be taken out by one of our experienced sailors. Or you can try the thrill of a trip on our fast power boats as well as enjoying a tour of the club and free refreshments.
And if you enjoy yourself - and we're sure you will - we can offer 60% off membership and immediate access to discounted courses, boat hire and sailing sessions which will see you confidently launch a passion for sailing in an iconic setting.
Children, adults and families are all very welcome and we have programmes for everyone; it is such a good sport for kids; teaching resilience, teamwork and problem solving all in a fun, safe environment where they will make friends and learn new skills.
We do ask that you book your taster session in advance as places are limited: https://www.wyc.org.uk/discover-sailing-wyc-open-day/

01/06/2026

Find out how to get on the water this Summer at Whitstable Yacht Club's Discover Sailing Open Day on Sunday June 14. Book in advance for a free taster sailing session where you will be taken out by one of our experienced sailors. Or you can try the thrill of a trip on our fast power boats as well as enjoying a tour of the club and free refreshments.
And if you enjoy yourself - and we're sure you will - we can offer 60% off membership and immediate access to discounted courses, boat hire and sailing sessions which will see you confidently launch a passion for sailing in an iconic setting.
Children, adults and families are all very welcome and we have programmes for everyone; it is such a good sport for kids; teaching resilience, teamwork and problem solving all in a fun, safe environment where they will make friends and learn new skills.
We do ask that you book your taster session in advance as places are limited: https://www.wyc.org.uk/discover-sailing-wyc-open-day/

30/05/2026

Congratulations to the victorious ladies team who won the annual gents vs ladies WYC golf tournament - it was a hot and humid afternoon but a good time was had by all. Great photobomb Hils!!
The lucky ladies: Julie Nuttall, Kellie Gray, Jill F**g, Hillary Bradshaw, Philippa Bloice, Stephanie Barnes
The gracious gents: John Cooper, Tony Ullman, Det Hoffman. Patrick McDonnell, Stephen Gerlis, Peter Gowring

28/05/2026

Club Closed Due to Water Cuts
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The club bar is closed this evening (Thursday) as we have no water which means no toilets, showers or washing, so it is not hygienic to open the bar.

The children's sailing courses were cancelled today. We hope to go ahead with them tomorrow but will make a final decision at about 8am.
South Eastern Water have said water will return today or tomorrow, but it may be intermittent over the weekend. We will advise about the bar opening once we have more information tomorrow.

27/05/2026

Sorry all - bar closing at 19:00 - no water

27/05/2026

Yachts and Yachting report on the WYC RNLI pursuit race - congratulations to Rick and Sarah Perkins and a great result raising £260 for our friends at RNLI Whitstable Lifeboat Station

www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/296491/Whitstable-YC-RNLI-Pursuit-Race

19/05/2026

Bank holiday Monday May 25th sees our annual pursuit race in aid of our friends at the RNLI. The race will be run over 90 minutes for the slowest boats with faster boats starting later in accordance with their handicaps. In theory classes could all finish together, depending of course on the skill of the sailor! The RNLI hope to be in attendance, subject to not being called into action, a collection will be held (bring cash!) and prizes presented on the day by the RNLI crew.

Start times will be displayed on the course board and on the committee boat and can be found via link:https://www.wyc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-RNLI-Pursuit-Race-Timings.pdf

There is also a Transition to Racing session prior to racing with on the water coaching – book here: https://www.wyc.org.uk/book-a-training-session/

05/05/2026

Whitstable Town Regatta report published by Yachts and Yachting Online - congratulations to the winners:
1st: Rick & Sarah Perkins (Tasar)
2nd: Joe Barton (Topper)
3rd: Nick Stephens (Laser)
4th: Ben McVeigh (Laser Radial)

WYC were delighted to host the 232rd Whitstable Town regatta over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend with a total of 53 boats taking part including visitors from as far as Bristol and Shoreham.