Father Michael Gobbett led the Blessing of the Boats 2026 at Whitby Lifeboat Station.  Photo: Ceri Oakesplaceholder image
Father Michael Gobbett led the Blessing of the Boats 2026 at Whitby Lifeboat Station. Photo: Ceri Oakes

Sea Sunday service and Blessing of Boats in Whitby well-attended

Whitby RNLI hosted its annual Sea Sunday service, with Father Michael Gobbett leading the Blessing of the Boats.

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.

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