Whitstable Yacht Club

12/10/2026

There's still a few tickets available to learn the basics of Salsa dancing this autumn with Tony Ullman and his wife Aisha. Regular sailors will know Tony from the Laser fleet but what you may not know is that he is an experience Salsa performer and teacher He’s taught for over 30 years and he and Aisha want to share their passion and knowledge with other club members.

The first session will be an introduction: Tony will get people out on the floor, explain what Salsa is and show a few basic steps and moves and let everyone practice together. There’s no need to worry if you come along by yourself, Tony will keep moving everyone around and he discourages partners from dancing together all night!

Salsa music is, as the name suggests, a fusion of Afro-Cuban music and dance, with the movement developing among the Latin American community in the USA: Tony will specifically look at LA style Salsa in this first session.

There’ll be two 40 minute sessions with a break to catch your breath in between and if it’s a success we hope to persuade Tony to carry on with more sessions focussing on specific Salsa dance traditions.

This event is free and participants should wear smooth soled shoes.

Book here: https://www.wyc.org.uk/social-event-tickets/

06/10/2026

Meeting of Sailors - time change to 14.00 Sunday Oct 11th.

The Meeting of Sailors is your chance to discuss the racing, sailing and training programmes offered by the club so please come along after racing on Sunday October 11th at approx 14.00 (not 16.00 as listed in the programme.

Hope to see you there!

04/10/2026

WYC B14 TT report published by Yachts and Yachting Online.

Congratulations to Mark Barnes and Jack Kilburn winners of the WYC B14 TT last weekend - full details via link:

https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/300372/B14-TT-at-Whitstable

02/10/2026

Last Calls For Pizza!

If you want enjoy an artisan pizza from Nomad while enjoying Tim Barton's acoustic set at the club on Saturday at 5.30pm, please do get your orders in by Saturday morning at the latest.

We have done a deal with Nomad pizza and they will deliver a your dinner direct to the club so you can enjoy the music and pizza at the same time.

Choose which pizza you would like and it will come with your name on it, so no confusion! All pizzas are £12.95!

Rambo: Mozzarella, own recipe tomato sauce, Milano salami, chopped ham, dry smoked pepperoni, mushrooms, black olives
Tango (veggie):Crumbled goats cheese, own recipe tomato sauce, onion marmalade, semi sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, fresh rocket
Spartan: Mozzarella, own recipe tomato sauce, njuda sausage, dry smoked pepperoni, red chilli, fresh rocket with grated Gran Padano cheese.
Pricilla: Mozzarella, own recipe tomato sauce, prosciutto ham, freshly grated Grana Padano cheese, fresh rocket

If you have any allergy issues or would like a different pizza, please organise with Nomad direct – Pizzas will be delivered between 5.30pm and 6pm.

Book here: https://www.wyc.org.uk/social-event-tickets/

25/09/2026

Pizza & music with Tim Barton
After going down a storm during Whitstable Week, club member Tim Barton is returning next Saturday (October 3) to bring more of his wonderful acoustic covers of music from artists such as the Beatles, to Carole King along with Jazz standards – all in his own unique style. The evening starts at 5.30 and we have done a deal with Nomad pizza and they will deliver a your dinner direct to the club so you can enjoy the music and pizza at the same time.

Choose which pizza you would like and it will come with your name on it, so no confusion! All pizzas are £12.95!

Rambo: Mozzarella, own recipe tomato sauce, Milano salami, chopped ham, dry smoked pepperoni, mushrooms, black olives
Tango (veggie):Crumbled goats cheese, own recipe tomato sauce, onion marmalade, semi sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, fresh rocket
Spartan: Mozzarella, own recipe tomato sauce, njuda sausage, dry smoked pepperoni, red chilli, fresh rocket with grated Gran Padano cheese.
Pricilla: Mozzarella, own recipe tomato sauce, prosciutto ham, freshly grated Grana Padano cheese, fresh rocket

If you have any allergy issues or would like a different pizza, please organise with Nomad direct – Pizzas will be delivered between 5.30pm and 6pm.

Book here: https://www.wyc.org.uk/social-event-tickets/

02/09/2026

Sunday lunch at the club by No 1 Whitstable!

Whitstable Yacht Club has teamed up with local restaurant No1 Whitstable to bring you Sunday lunch in the Sea Room after racing on Sunday 20 September at 1pm – enjoy chef Jamie’s freshly made Sunday lunch with all the trimmings and more. Here’s his menu:

Main: Roast Beef Sirloin or Slow Cooked Half Chicken or Wild Mushroom Dessert: Wild plum & quince crumble, vanilla custard or Lemon meringue tart

All roasts are served with roast potatoes, buttered greens, roast carrot, parsnips, cauliflower cheese, pigs in blankets, stuffing & Yorkshire puddings

Price is £25 for main course only, £30 for both courses. Please make your choices when you book. Tables may be shared. Please email Anthony if there another party you would particularly like to be seated with. Members are welcome to bring non-member guests, however there is a surcharge of £5 per guest.

Book via: https://www.wyc.org.uk/social-event-tickets/

02/09/2026

Join us for Bart’s Bash on September 13th
The club is taking part in Bart’s Bash on Sunday September 13th with the first race of the afternoon nominated as our participating event.

For those who haven’t taken part before Bart’s Bash is the world’s largest race that takes place annually as a fundraiser in memory of Olympic and America’s Cup sailor who lost his life in a sailing accident.

Monies raised are in support of the Andrew Simpson Foundation which aims to transform lives through sailing and watersports regardless of background.

We will ask for a contribution from sailors on the day or please use:

Join Bart’s Bash, the Andrew Simpson Foundation’s global sailing event, uniting communities worldwide to celebrate Bart’s legacy and raise vital funds. Together we transform lives through sailing and create opportunities for young people everywhere.

02/09/2026

The 2026 club championships took place over the August bank holiday weekend – unfortunately Saturday’s racing was blown off but four races were held in challenging conditions over Sunday and Monday.

Overall winners were Mark Barnes and Joe Barton in a Tasar with Harry Newton in his Laser second and Rick and Sarah Perkins third.

Dickie Ledger and Bettina Covac were 4th overall and first small catamaran, William Marsh first under 18 and first Laser radial and Louise Harnett first Topper.

Thanks to all the volunteers – it was a great job by the race team, safety boat team, bar team and Jeremy Scott who played on the deck on Saturday evening.

24/08/2026

Congratulations to WYC members Mark Barnes and Jack Kilburn - B14 national champions 2026!

The Pathfinder Homes B14 National Championship 2026 concluded at Mumbles Yacht Club after the weather had the final say.

24/08/2026

Bar Staff Required At Whitstable Yacht Club!

We are looking for friendly efficient staff to work in the bar of our club on the sea front in Whitstable. You'll work a minimum of 12 hours a week and we look for, and offer, flexibility in hours. Experience is preferred but we can provide training.

Whitstable Yacht Club is a friendly, welcoming, members club so you will get to know everyone and help us keep providing a great service as we go into our 125th year!

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07920516059