Dungeness lifeboat and helicopter in yacht rescue drama
A yacht with two people on board that was taking on water was rescued by Dungeness lifeboat on Thursday morning, 1 June. The UK Coastguard received a distress call from…
Margate RNLI warn of being cut off by the tide after double call out
Margate B class Atlantic 85 RNLI lifeboat launching on 3 June 2023 Photo: RNLI Margate’s two RNLI lifeboats have investigated a report of people cut off by the tide at…
Bank Holiday traffic plan needs more work after French IT glitch caused delays says Dover MP
Although traffic saw less delays for Bank Holiday travellers hopping over the Channel from Dover at the weekend, there have still been traffic hold ups in the town. On May…
Dover MP ‘impressed’ with Port prep for half-term getaway
Dover & Deal MP Natalie Elphicke meets with the Port’s Chief Executive Doug Bannister With increased Port traffic expected as people travel to get away for the May half-term starting…
Kent coastal hotspot racks up SIX Blue Flags and FOUR Seaside Awards
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy announced this week, the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2023. Thanet has met the high standard required, and has…
Viking Neptune sails into Dover
In the same week that the Viking Neptune sailed into Dover for its inaugural call, a new three-year schedule has been announced with 60 port of call visits from Viking.…
Whitstable lifeboat called to motor cruiser with engine problems shortly before nightfall on Saturday
A request from Dover Coastguard saw the Whitstable Atlantic 85 lifeboat Lewisco launch to assist a motor cruiser with engine problems in The Swale at 6.55pm on Saturday evening. The…
Whitstable lifeboat launches to stricken yacht after running aground during night
The 42-foot yacht aground off Reculver on Tuesday morning Credit: Dave Parry/RNLI Whitstable A report of a yacht aground off Reculver between Herne Bay and Birchington saw the Whitstable Atlantic…
Stricken motor cruiser towed to safety after running aground off Isle of Sheppey
The 7-metre motor cruiser under tow by the Whitstable RNLI lifeboat Credit: Ollie Myhill/RNLI Whitstable A 7-metre motor cruiser with just one man onboard had to be towed to safety…
Port of Dover Marina – now open!
Dover Marina Photo: Port of Dover – The new Marina, now taking pride of place on Dover’s revitalised waterfront, will become home to over 160 yachts and small leisure boats…