Dover was the chief of the Cinque Ports and has the famous magnificent castle its strategic gives command of the harbour with its own marina.

Folkestone is a popular resort with its ancient harbour with local fishing fleet and fish market. A wide grassy promenade known as The Leas extends along the cliff top, and wooded walks slope down to the beach

Hythe is a well known resort a Cinque port just north of Saltwood Castle a well preserved medieval garrison fort with battlements and torture chamber.

Ramsgate is the home of the Royal Temple Yacht Club founded in 1857 by a group of yachtsman sailing from Temple steps, on the River Thames in the centre of London. The club house stands high on the hill looking down on Ramsgate Harbour. The RTYC is well known for its hospitality and visiting yachtsmen are always warmly welcomed by the club as temporary members. Ramsgate marina is said by some to be Kent’s premier marina  offering safe mooring with superb facilites.

Rye with its attractive old buildings is by the River Rother. The town is a Cinque Port.
The Royal Military Canal was once a defence against an expected Napoleonic invasion, this canal between Rye and Hythe offers a peaceful towpath and boat hire.

Sandwich is the oldest of the Cinque Ports and is separated from the sea by two miles of sand-dunes. Sandwich Bay is occupied by Sandwich Golf Course, which is famous the world over. Don’t forget your golf clubs.

Mention  the name Whitstable and the reply comes Oysters. Whitstable is a small town with a working harbour, a wealth of maritime heritage, fishermen’s timbered buildings, narrow lanes, and coastal walks. Local award winning restaurants are known for selling the best quality seafood. Since 1792 the town has held exciting races with boats of all shapes and sizes.

The River Medway flows some 112 km (70 miles) winding its way from Sussex through Kent to the Medway Towns and has been navigable since 16th Century. Once a busy transport route. The lower reaches have navel historic background of Henry VIII and once Chatham and Rochester was the Naval home for HMS Victory. There are many marinas and boat yards along the river from Gillingham to Allington lock, to Yalding and Tonbridge the Medway is a very popular river for boat owners. There are 11 locks on the river.