News at Whitstable Yacht Club
Local contacts
Below are some useful contacts for visiting sailors and their non-sailing friends within walking distance or a local (01227-) phone call.
| What you need | Who supplies it | Where | Their Tel. | Our Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | See accommodation list | N/A | N/A | Best value = Bunks at WYC! |
| Chandlery | Whitstable Marine & The Dinghy Store | Sea Wall | 262525 | Specialists in equipment and chandlery for sailors and yachtsmen, power boats, jet skis, and other water based activities |
| Chandlery | Board Worx | Beach Walk | 276566 | Specialists in kite surfing and windsurfing gear and wetsuits |
| Coastguard | H.M. Coastguard | Island Wall | 999 | If in doubt, call. Don't think twice about it |
| Doctor | Whitstable Health Centre | Gorrell Tank | 284320 | Non-residents treated for emergencies in this community practice |
| Doctor | Estuary View Medical Centre | Boorman Way | 284300 | Minor Injuries Unit, 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm |
| Governing Body | Royal Yachting Association | Web Site | N/A | Your trade association. Individual members welcome |
| Harbour | Harbour master | The Harbour | 274086 | First call for visiting yachtsmen |
| Lifeboat | Royal National Lifeboat Institute | The Harbour | 999 | 21 foot Atlantic RIB launchable at all states of the tide www.whitstablelifeboat.org.uk |
| Museum - Local History | Whitstable Museum | Oxford Street | 276998 | Essential viewing for tourists on the heritage trail |
| Railway | South Eastern Enquiries | Railway Avenue0345 3227021 | Trains direct to London Victoria or St Pancras | |
| Sailmaker | Northrop Sails | Ramsgate | 01843 851665 | Sail repairs & made to measure sailmaking |
| Seafood | Crab & Winkle Restaurant | The Harbour | 779377 | Eat in style admiring the best view in town |
| Seafood | Pearsons Crab & Oyster House | Horsebridge | 272005 | Pub grub with a difference |
| Seafood | Royal Native Oyster Stores | The Horsebridge | 276856 | The Whitstable Oyster Company's very own outlet |
| Seafood | Wheelers Restaurant | 8, High Street | 273311 | The original - cheerful & charismatic |
| Taxi | Abacus Cars | Station Approach | 277728 or 277745 | |
| Taxi | Whitstable Cars | Millstrood Road | 261561 or 261261 |
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