31/07/2026
Whitstable Maritime’s Harbour Day
Whitstable Maritime
returns on Saturday 15 August 2026, bringing a free, family-friendly celebration of Whitstable’s coastal culture, maritime heritage and harbour community.
Taking place around Whitstable Harbour, the day includes live performances, local stalls, maritime displays, traditional boats, children’s activities, Punch & Judy on the beach, open days at the RNLI Lifeboat Station and National Coastwatch Institution, plus the Barge and Smack Race out in Whitstable Bay.
It’s a brilliant day to celebrate the history, people and stories that make Whitstable so special.
We’re especially proud of our own connection to Whitstable Maritime through the restoration of the historic Gamecock Oyster Yawl — the inspiration behind our Gamecock Rum.
Every bottle of Gamecock Rum helps support the restoration of this remarkable piece of local maritime history.
So if you’re heading down to the harbour on 15 August, have a wonderful day by the sea — and keep an eye out for the story of Gamecock.
2 weeks to go!