'Cachalot': the story of a Kentish smack yacht
‘Cachalot’ on passage to Dunkerque. 85th Anniversary of Operation Dynamo, May 2025
Photo credit: James Gilbert
Log book
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Outboard, dinghies and paddling
12 Sep , 2025Before the trip to Dunkirk this year, there was quite a bit of thought about replacing the rather elderly rubber … Continue reading Outboard, dinghies and paddling
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OGA Summer Cruise, 2025
07 Aug , 2025This year, ‘Cachalot’ joined more than 30 boats and over 55 people for the East Coast OGA Summer Cruise with … Continue reading OGA Summer Cruise, 2025
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Cover story: Classic Boat Magazine!
12 Jun , 2025Classic Boat Magazine, July 2025 has selected ‘Cachalot’ as the cover story! The new Editor, Carl Richardson met up with … Continue reading Cover story: Classic Boat Magazine!
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Stormbound & departure for Ramsgate, May 2025
30 May , 2025It became clear during Thursday that the fleet may be delayed on their return to Ramsgate. Perusing all the forecasts … Continue reading Stormbound & departure for Ramsgate, May 2025
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85th Anniversary Return to Dunkirk, 2025
21 May , 2025“Good morning everyone and I hope you slept well. Dunkirk Little Ships we are a green for go this morning.” … Continue reading 85th Anniversary Return to Dunkirk, 2025
'Cachalette', the 'little boat'
‘Cachalette’, built by Steve in 2008 was launched in 2010. Kept on the River Deben we bring her story alongside our other ‘small boat’ activities on the Deben & other local rivers.

Restoration of 'Cachalot'
Browse the links to show stories from the restoration project.
It started when 'Cachalot' sank in 2006, then continued ashore until her launch in 2017. Fitting out continued until 2022 whilst we were afloat.

About 'Cachalot'
Find a short summary of what we know about ‘Cachalot’ from when she was built in 1898.