The event was well attended with North Yorkshire Council chair David Chance, Whitby Mayor Sandra Turner, Friends of Whitby Lifeboat present, as well as members of the public.
Whitby RNLI has also announced some new dates for its VIP tours, with the next one scheduled for Thursday July 30.
On the VIP tours, you can go on a unique 90-minute tour of the lifeboat station, see the lifeboats up close and get inside the kit room where the crew get ready to save lives.
An expert guide will take you behind the scenes, explain how the station works, and answer any question you have.
Click here to book your space and support the RNLI.
1. Blessing of the Boats
Blessing of the Boats 2026 held at Whitby Lifeboat Station. Photo: Ceri Oakes Photo: Ceri Oakes
2. Blessing of the Boats
Blessing of the Boats service. Photo: Ceri Oakes Photo: Ceri Oakes
3. Blessing of the Boats
People attending the service at Whitby Lifeboat Station. Photo: Ceri Oakes Photo: Ceri Oakes
4. Blessing of the Boats
Blessing of the boats service. photo: Ceri Oakes Photo: Ceri Oakes