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OYSTER TOWN LOCALS

The Dinghy Store was established in March 1986 as a chandlery catering for yachts and dinghies. A few years later Whitstable Marine (a neighbouring shop) was acquired, this increased our range to include Mercury outboards, Sports Boats, Fishing Boats, and a full workshop facility for servicing outboard engines. Since 2015 both shops have taken the name “Whitstable Marine”.

We’re a small, friendly and family run operation with our stores being located in the famous oyster town of Whitstable, Kent. So make sure you pay us a visit if you’re in the area; we’ll be sure to make you feel welcome, the sailing here can be great and the sea is only 100 metres away!

The shop is open 7 days a week during the summer months.

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WHY WHITSTABLE MARINE?

EXPERT KNOWLEDGE & ADVICE

Our team will provide you expert trusted advice, in-depth knowledge, and personalised guidance to enhance your sailing experience.

AWARD WINNING CUSTOMER SERVICE

Our award-winning customer service deliver exceptional support, timely assistance, and are always available to help.

OFFERING BIG NAME PRODUCTS

Discover top quality products from leading brands, ensuring reliability & performance for all your sailing and watersports needs.

CLICK & COLLECT OR DELIVERY

Enjoy the convenience of Click & Collect or fast delivery, bringing your sailing essentials straight to your doorstep or store.

HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS THINK

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01/04/2026

I had been waiting for over two months for my local chandlers (large Solent based chain) to get me a Barton mainsheet track with ends. I found you on the weekend, placed the order on Monday and it arrived within 24 hours, even during the Coronavirus crisis, unbelievable, will definitely be back.

JanetO-19

01/04/2026

Very helpful company, went the extra mile to get items delivered on time despite motorway delays that were not their fault. A pleasure to deal with!

PerryM-8

01/04/2026

I could wonder around this Chandlery for hours. Full of everything you could need. Nice to go some where with knowledge to back it up.

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MAJOR BRANDS, ALL STOCKED

Our chandlery department carries a large variety of stock from major suppliers in the marine industry, and our clothing department has large stocks of clothing from Musto, Gill, Magic Marine, Neil Pryde, including wetsuits, drysuits, buoyancy aids, life jackets, thermal wear, fleeces, casual jackets, boots, deck shoes and all types of accessories associated with watersports.

We are always looking for ways to improve your experience both online and in-store, using the latest technology to provide you with the most detailed product information. Our staff are fully trained to be helpful and informative to provide you with the best advice and support along the way.

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VIDEO TUTORIALS

Double Braid Splicing

Used for ropes with a braided core and braided cover which work together. These are usually made of polyester with the strength of the rope fairly evenly split between core and cover.

Traditional 3-Strand Splice

Classic rope design made of three twisted strands without an outer cover. The splicing process involves weaving each of the three strands together to create a secure and durable connection.

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