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Whitstable Harbour

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Courtesy Flag

Flag, Red Ensign

Waypoint

Whitstable Street Buoy: 51:23'.86 N 001:01'.60 E Approx. Position

Charts

Admiralty, 2571, 1607, SC5606

Rules & Regulations

Permission Required to Enter

Hazards

Busy Fish and Commercial Harbour, Yachts not welcome. Dries.

Tidal Data Times & Range

Dover +0135 MHWS 5.4m, MHWN 4.3m, MLWN 1.5m, MLWS 0.6m

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General Description

Whitstable is a drying harbour turned over to commercial and fishing use only. It lies between the Eastern entrance to the River (Ria) Swale and Herne Bay.

It is under the control of the county council with a local harbourmaster in residence. Small coasters use it shifting aggregates and timber, work boats servicing the nearby wind farm are based here, while a busy fishing fleet occupies the rest of the space. Much of the quay space is devoted to the landing and processing of whelks and oysters, so you can imagine the smell that will assail your nostrils.

Berthing for yachts within this grubby and busy haven is only granted temporarily with prior permission of the harbour master. Small boat Mariners caught in a bad blow and unable to press on may be able to obtain refuge within. Just bear in mind that the approach is shallow, the harbour dries to soft mud at LWS and that the walls are totally unsuitable for a small yacht to lean against. (Without adequate fenderboards etc.) Furthermore strong onshore winds will send a swell into the harbour. ... read more

Approach

Before attempting any entry it is essential to contact the Whitstable harbourmaster.

He can be reached on VHF channel 09 and is on duty from three hours before high water to one hour after high water. The callsign is " Whitstable Harbour Radio". Alternatively the harbour office can be contacted on 01227 274086. A link to their website is provided: ... read more

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