Lifeline is now working
Please only use Lifeline in an emergency. We will be giving customers one month free to say sorry for the inconvenience.
You need to register your watercraft with us to use our slipways.
There are barriers at our ramps and you won't be able to access them without registering first.
You pay a fee per watercraft, per year.
You can register up to five people (including yourself) to be able to use your watercraft, and they must be at least 12 years old.
Each person registered will need a colour passport size photo. The watercraft owner will also need to have insurance with minimum £3 million third party liability.
All registered members must, as a minimum, hold the following qualifications:
As part of the application you'll have to self-declare that you hold these qualifications.
Type of membership | Fee for 2025/2026 |
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PWC (jet ski or jet bike) | £196.26 |
Powerboat (for example, rib or waterski craft) | £196.26 |
Fishing boat | £65.42 |
Sailing craft | £65.42 |
Long Beach ramp user | £65.42 |
Heron angling society member, Herne Bay angling association member or Whitstable harbour fishing berth holder | £39.23 |
Other | £65.42 |