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Metal Fixings or Trunnels
You are probably aware that we are using trunnels (wooden pegs and modern glues) on Gamecock rather than…
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Beach Clean
Great Beach Clean by Whitstable Maritime team!Top find: toy soldier!Surprise find: lots of wire mesh!
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Pride in Place
Whitstable Maritime has been awarded a ‘Pride in Place’ Grant in support of the Gamecock’s restoration. Canterbury…
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Gamecock Progress
The first part of the first plank fitted. You can see the amount of twist in the plank.…
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Dredging for Cockles
The cockle boats are easy to spot in the Harbour because they are painted a distinctive blue and…
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Size Matters
The typical Whitstable Oyster Yawl was between 40 and 45 foot in length. There were exceptions, for example…
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Gamecock Structure
Fundamental structural work has had to be undertaken … look at Gamecock’s skeleton.
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Stormy Petrel
Stormy Petrel (F71) was built in Whitstable as an Oyster Smack/Yawl in 1890 by Richard and Charles on…
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Volunteer of the Year 2023
At the recent Whitstable Boatyard Reception, the Charity was pleased to present Peter Kalopsidiotis with a gift in recognition of his contribution…
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Money, Yawls & Oysters
Gamecock is one of the finest examples of her type, but why build a boat dedicated to a…
Harbour & Boat Show 2025
