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Firstaway Yacht Charter Solent

Get away from it all, supporting your passion for sailing.

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Bareboat Yacht Charter

Charter a yacht in the Solent , a fantastic cruising area. Gleaming, well maintained yachts and a friendly shoreside team. We are a leading UK boat charter operator.

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Skippered Yacht Charter

Charter a yacht with one of our expert skippers or instructors on board. Learn as much or as little as you like. Get fully involved or enjoy the luxury of watching the world go by whilst the skipper takes care of everything.

First Away Yacht Charter Fleet

Choose from a perfect variety of sailing yachts . All lovingly maintained and kept spotlessly clean by our shoreside crew.

Firstaway Yacht Charters Southampton

Firstaway Yacht Charters offers a range of loved and well maintained boats for bareboat and skippered yacht charter from the Solent.

Based in Shamrock Quay Marina in Southampton, with yachts here, and in Town Quay Marina in Southampton and on the River Hamble we are perfectly placed for South Coast and Solent sailing.  Visit places such as Beaulieu in the New Forest, Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, Cowes - also on the Isle of Wight and perhaps the yachting capital of the World (?), Newtown Creek, Portsmouth Harbour, Bembridge, Wooton Creek plus others.   For cruising further afield there is the West Country, France or the Channel Islands.

In addition to bareboat and skipper charter we team building activities and corporate sailing events, for all levels of sailing experience.

We also have options to book individual berths on boats in yachting races like Round the Island Race and the Rolex Fastnet Race.

We have very close ties with First Class Sailing, an RYA sailing school, so if you want to brush up on things like boat handling skills or you just want to get some more miles as skipper or as crew before your Solent yacht charter then we can help.

More Than Just Solent Yacht Charter

From Sailing Adventures in Norway and racing across the Atlantic, to Boat Handling weekends and Yacht Management. In addition to bareboat charter and skippered charter we have lots of other options to offer on a wide variety of boats.

Sailing Opportunities

Sailing training, sailing adventures, yacht charter management, sailing courses.

If you need to brush up on your boat handling skills, want to get more sailing experience and miles in under the helpful eye of an instructor, need a VHF license or just want to take a sailing course, be it theory or practical, then our sister company First Class Sailing Ltd is the perfect choice to help build your skills and confidence for sailing yachts.

Also based in Shamrock Quay, Southampton they are an RYA Recognised Training Centre.  They run the full range of RYA sailing courses including the shorebased theory courses - Day Skipper Theory Course, Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Theory Course and Ocean Yachtmaster Theory course; all the practical courses - Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Prep; and the full range of 1 day supplementary courses - VHF Radio, Sea Survival, Diesel Engine Maintenance and First Aid.

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Solent Sailing

The Solent is a fantastic place to sail.  One could say the Solent stretches from Portsmouth and the forts just south of Portsmouth to the start of the Needles Channel.  Within this area there are numerous places to pull into port and explore, each with something different to offer.  Two big ports, charming market towns, the bustling Hamble River, the beautiful Bucklers Hard up the Beaulieu River in the heart of the New Forest, anchorages positioned to let you watch the world go by.  They are all within a stone's throw (short sail) of each other meaning you can visit several South Coast locations during your charter, making it popular for a day, a yacht weekend or a week. Due to the popularity of sailing on the Solent, many people are searching online for terms such as yacht hire Solent , yacht rental Solent , boat hire Solent , boat rental Solent , and, if you're local, yacht charter near me . There is also a huge variety of craft in the Solent.  It is not uncommon to see high performance racing yachts in Cowes, oil tankers, fishing boats, day boats, sailing school boats, round the world luxury cruising yachts, round the world racing yachts, old gaffers, classic keel boats, kite surfers, windsurfers, big expensive power boats, smaller expensive power boats, sailing dinghies in Gosport, ribs of all shapes and sizes, cruise ships, a hoover craft and high speed ferries.  All within a day.  Yet the Solent does still offer peaceful hideaways to get away from it all. There are few real physical obstructions to boats within the Solent.  There is the odd ledge There is the Bramble Bank just to the north and east of Cowes but that is about it.  There is a shipping channel one must be aware off and local bylaws that one needs to adhere to. Solent tides are interesting, and it is necessary to have a good awareness of what the tide is doing at all times.  Due to the shape of the land and the Isle of Wight the Solent gets 'double highs'. Just beyond the Solent on the South coast there is Poole and Weymouth to the west, Bembridge, Langstone and Chichester Harbours to the East.

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Brilliant Day on the Water

Fantastic days sailing with friends on a wonderful boat. It certainly helped that we had 3 very experienced sailors with us, would highly recommend Firstaway sailing if you want a day on the water in the Solent. - Clive B

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Thanks Sally and Eric for great service and a brilliant day with Firstaway Yacht Charters. Excellent first experience of sailing. Skipper Eric was great and let us all take a turn at the helm. A great way to celebrate special occasions. Boat was clean and well maintained with good facilities too. Would recommend Firstaway to anyone wanting to take a trip sailing. - R & A Jenner

May Bank Holiday Charter of Cascadeur

We were 7 onboard this Jeanneau 12.5 m and while there wasn't much wind, with what little there was we managed 7 kts. Cascadeur is a great charter boat - roomy, clean, well equipped. Eric and Sally were very helpful and clearly know their stuff. - Peter R

Highly recommended

Wonderful people. Sally in particular couldn't have been more helpful. The skippers were professional and experienced, but also good fun and made the whole experience very enjoyable. Thanks all! - Sam N

Day trip with great skipper

Excellent company, with a very well appointed boat (Zara). Nothing was a problem to them, despite me chopping and changing a lot. Our skipper - Gavin - was fantastic. Knowledgable, friendly and great company. I would certainly use this company again. - ASQC

Amazing Trip. Highly Recommended!

I arrived with no expectations and ended up having an amazing time on "Elissa" The Skipper was super friendly and got us involved with the sailing. Overall was a phenomenal experience and I highly recommend to anyone considering!! 5 STARS - Virginia Water

Fantastic Service, Again, Thank You!

Firstaway run a great charter business: their yachts are in very good condition, always well prepared, properly cleaned; nothing is too much trouble; friendly and professional. I have been chartering from Firstaway for nearly 20 years and would always recommend them and never look elsewhere! - Mackeaj

Great experience in Solent with Firstaway

I chartered with Firstaway 3 days a Gib'Sea 37ft yatch. Very well kept and clean. excellent service and assistance, very easy checkin-checkout process. we did some 60 miles chilling around the Solent, Yarmouth harbour was also an excellent experience. highly recommended. - Tommaso M

An exciting day

A beautiful day on the water around the Solent... I was slightly anxious as I don’t have webbed feet but Eric and Sally were great hosts and competent sailors... now looking forward to my next seafaring adventure. - Karen

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023 8023 6000

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Bareboat charter

For the experienced sailor wanting the freedom to cruise at their own pace, our UK bareboat yacht charter is for you.

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Every Friday we release our much reduced ‘late offers’ for the following week. View our latest offers here or follow us to see them on facebook.

Yacht Care Services / Managed Yacht Charter

We offer one-off yacht care services and annual packages for yacht owners, as well as a choice of Managed Yacht Charter packages to suit you.  

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We offer RYA practical sailing courses, theory courses, and other sailing tuition, sailing on one of the comfortable boats from our fleet or private tuition on your own yacht.

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Hamble Point Yacht Charters offers an unrivalled selection of superb sailing yachts and motor boats for bareboat or skippered charter in the Solent.  Click here to view our yachts.

Corporate Sailing Days

Chartering one or more yachts for a corporate sailing day is a unique and effective way to thank your best clients or suppliers and to strengthen relationships for future business development.

Skippered charter

Hire a yacht with a professional skipper and relax for your trip or request an instructor and enjoy some tailored tuition or support.

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Book today and set sail Hamble Point Yacht Charters offers a fleet of beautiful sailing and motor yachts available for charter in the Solent.

Whether you are looking to hire a yacht for a day, weekend, week or longer, for a bareboat charter, skippered charter or a corporate sailing event, we have a sailing or motor yacht to suit you.

Outstanding Yachts Hamble Point Yacht Charters are the leading independent charter fleet operator in the Solent offering a fleet of 20+ yachts between 32 – 52ft, from a variety of manufacturers including Hallberg-Rassy, Dufour, Beneteau, Dehler, Jeanneau and more.

All of our yachts are superbly equipped, expertly maintained and freshly cleaned before your charter. They are unbranded, so you can feel like a true sailor during your charter.

Unbeatable Location We are ideally located in the picturesque Hamble village, with a wide choice of restaurants and pubs to make the most of your sailing trip.

Hamble Point Marina, just outside of Southampton is easy to access by car, offers free on-site parking and is the nearest marina to the centre of the Solent, the main sailing area on the UK’s South Coast, so you can spend more time sailing and less time motoring.

Unique Service Our friendly on-shore support team will ensure your charter experience runs smoothly and you can take advantage of the unique level of service from Hamble Point Yacht Charters

Late-check in available on a Friday, so you can set off early on Saturday without waiting for a handover. (Arrive before 7pm for guaranteed evening handover)

All of our yachts are coded and insured for sailing beyond the Solent – so for longer charters you can explore the UK South West, the Northern coast of France or take a trip to the Channel Islands.

Unlike other companies, we allow night sailing.

Our yachts are unbranded so no-one will know you are on charter and you can fully immerse yourself in the sailing experience.

You can even bring your dog! (additional cleaning charges apply)

We are passionate about delivering an enjoyable and straight-forward charter experience, and we are delighted to hold several Customer Service Award , one being from the British Marine Leisure Boating as well as a 5-star rating on Trip Advisor and the latest Certificate of Excellence.

If you are not yet one of our regular customers, come and see for yourself or sign up for our e-newsletters for special offers and updates on new yachts joining our fleet.

Our services include: Bareboat Yacht Charter, Skippered Yacht Charter, Skippered Motor Yacht Hire, Corporate Sailing, Yacht Management and an RYA Sailing School… Everything you require to make your UK South Coast Solent yachting or boating both enjoyable and exhilarating!

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WHAT CLIENTS SAY

This is truly a 5 * service. The team really looked after us both ashore on arrival and also while at sea. We were a relatively inexperienced crew but always felt the team ashore had our backs. Thoroughly recommended.

I just wanted to say Thank-you very much for the weekend charter. It was exactly what we were after (albeit cold!) plus Andy was an awesome teacher and great company. We’ll definitely be keen to book again soon!

We had a fabulous four days. Marina is ideally placed for the Solent, boat was in great condition, well equipped and a joy to sail. We were well briefed and the shore side team including the dog very friendly.

We charted one of the sailing yachts for a fantastic weekend cruise in the Solent. The boat was in superb condition and well equipped, the staff was very helpful explaining how things work on the yacht and there was also a video available with all the important information. 10/10 would recommend!

Had a fantastic week chartering Blue Otter, Alex was incredibly helpful and sent loads of information and date checking prior to booking. There was a handover video and both the handover and return were really smooth. The boat was lovely and well maintained and Lee was really helpful in recommending places to visit (and helping identify the steering issue as an autopilot takeover - doh!). Definitely will be back and would fully recommend!

Just back from a lovely week in the Solent. Great service from HPYC from first inquiry through to return handover. Very straightforward to deal with, and the yacht was in excellent condition. We've chartered from many companies in the UK and abroad and the attention to detail (and flawless inventory!) was second to none. Everything about the yacht and equipment had clearly been well looked after and was in immaculate condition. Great service, will use again.

Always very friendly service, and well-maintained yachts. Easy check-in and checkout. Will be back...  

We had a great time and were very happy with everything. Your team were genuinely friendly and were very helpful when we needed it. Is a big contrast to many charter companies I have dealt with in the past.

Watching the sun go down with a glass of bubbly on the deck of a sparkling yacht was unbelievable. What a treat, and a much needed change of scenery in these troubled times. We will be back for sure

Fab service, nothing too much trouble, including my daft questions. I'll be a repeat customer for sure!

We had a great time sailing with Lee for a few days at the beginning of September. Hamble Point Yacht Charters supplied us an impeccable 45 ft Hanse yacht, which was handled with complete mastery by Captain Lee. It was a privilege to sail with Lee, who is clearly a highly skilled professional taking great pride in his work ... but who is also a fantastic character with a great sense of humour and plenty of fun stories to keep the whole family entertained. He balances the serious side of safety and learning about sailing with a whopping dose of amusement and good cheer. We sailed the Solent in some decent seas, visited Bucklers Hard on the banks of the Beaulieu River and learned lots about British nautical history. Our boys started somewhat of a fishing trend catching bass off the back of the boat in Portsmouth and we would love to sail with Lee again in the future. The man truly knows his stuff, maintained the boat impeccably and went to every effort to ensure that we had a great time. Many thanks to “Shippers” and Hamble Point Charters. We’ll be back.

Chartered bareboats with HPYC on numerous occasions most recently in Sept 2020. Always helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend.

We had a fantastic weekend sailing on Loxley B. Boat in super condition and spotlessly clean, Alex. and the team very thorough and always on hand to answer any questions. A great experience. We will be back. Thank you!

Lots of information from office with a friendly service. We selected a one of the cheaper yachts and was please with find everything work and was cleaned and tidy. We will definitely be back

This was the first time we had tried chartering and as experienced racing sailors we didn't know what to expect. Covid has closed down all our events this year so this was a chance to get afloat at least once in 2020. What a great experience and Alex and all the Hamble staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. We had a great three days and we will be back !! We would have no hesitation is recommending Hamble Point Yacht Charters.

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Supporting The Gwennili Trust – Making Sailing Accessible to all!

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A collaborative partnership with The Gwennili Trust goes from strength to strength with three week-long cruises this season.   We’re proud to have partnered with Gwennili Sailing Trust to support several sailing trips throughout the season. The charity provides invaluable relief for the mentally and physically disabled, particularly ex-service people providing respite and educational opportunities … Continue reading Supporting The Gwennili Trust – Making Sailing Accessible to all!

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Enjoy some last-minute sailing at great value with our weekly late offers. Explore the beautiful Solent coastline with family and friends.

Our late offers are released weekly, so grab yourself a bargain.

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UK Solent Yacht Charters & Sailing school. Skippered Sailing , Bareboat Sailing, Racing, Classic Power.   33-44ft sailing yachts

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Solent Skippered Yacht Charters

Skippered yacht charters for family, friends, stag or hens for clients who prefer a skipper onboard

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Bareboat yacht charters: Weekends, midweek or longer for clients suitably experienced or qualified

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Solent Corporate Yacht Charters

Corporate yacht sailing day or longer for leisure, teambuilding, fun racing or to reward your staff

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Solent RYA sailing school

Practical RYA sailing courses per yacht or per berth basis

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JPK 1010 Solent race charter

Skippered race charter for Solent regattas

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Solent Classic Power Charters

Days out in a true British classic Fairey Huntsman 31

We offer skippered sailing charters (rentals) for less experienced crews our team of professional skippers are available for those who prefer extra local knowledge and sailing expertise onboard for your holiday aboard.

We also specialise in friends / family sailing &   Stag & Hen Weekends onboard our yachts for up to 12+2 people for day sailing. Our skippers have in-depth knowledge of the Solent and beyond so depending on your needs, they know where to go! Please contact us for further information on suitability of our yachts for charter.

Our UK Solent based bareboat charter yachts are available for weekends, week days or longer for sailing holidays. Our yachts include our 8 berth  Beneteau Oceanis 37 , 11 berth  Elan Impression 434 &  Jeanneau 43

The normal required qualification for bareboat charters is a Day Skipper practical with good miles and Yachtmaster practical for offshore sailing but sometimes clients who have been sailing a few years without formal qualifications are permitted to charter our yachts..

Corporate sailing yacht charter in the UK is increasingly proving to be a great way to entertain clients or to motivate and reward staff. We have various sizes of yacht, the largest taking 12 clients plus the skipper and mate if required.

Our options include a leisurely sailing cruise to a fine restaurant, yacht club or historic waterside pub.  A yacht sailing team building and motivation day or just having fun with a group of colleagues racing one of our matched fleet of sailing yachts around the Solent.

Are you are a beginner or are ready to take the coveted RYA Yachtmaster™ exam? We only use experienced instructors to deliver all our sailing school courses.

Our modern yachts will help you get more out of your time on the water.

5 day RYA Training courses run all year round on board our  Beneteau 37  (which has radar) and  Jeanneau 43  yachts.

The latest sailing addition to our fleet a very competitive JPK 1010 available for skippered race charter for the Solent regattas, Round the Island, Little Britain !

New to our fleet for 2023 our stunning classic huntsman 31 aft cockpit for discerning clients requiring timeless style..

Available for day charters for both corporate and families our classic Fairey powerboat will bring a smile to your face!

Est 1999..... Why Four Seasons Yacht Charter & Sailing Sea School?

  • Haslar Marina in Gosport: Ample free parking & 5 minutes from the Solent
  • Short walk to Gunwharf Quays shops, bars & restaurants
  • Close access to direct trains from Waterloo & Victoria stations
  • Dinghy, AIS, TV, UK sockets & USB charging on all yachts. Radar on most
  • All yachts RYA coded 60 miles from land & Seastart insured
  • Non charter company branded yachts
  • Highly experienced, Helpful, Knowledgable staff
  • Children’s auto life jackets available on request & junior foulies available
  • Individual Marina berths with minimal tide running through
  • Full public and employers liability insured
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Welcome to Yachtforce

Sailing Events, Corporate Days and Yacht Charter

Based on the Solent and along the South Coast

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2024 Round the Island Yacht Race – 3 Berths Available

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NOVEMBER CANARIES YACHT SAILING CRUISE / HOLIDAY

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Greece Yacht Sailing Holiday 12-19 October 2024 – (7 Spaces)

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Sailing Yacht Hire Charter / Cruise – Includes Skipper

Welcome to yachtforce – skipper yacht & bare-boat charter, tuition & sailing events.

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Welcome to Yachtforce – Solent, Brighton and South Coast UK skippered and bare boat yacht charter and sailing events.

We are based on the South coast of the UK with charter both with Skipper and bare boat, private Skipper yacht tuition and yacht sailing events mainly from our base at Mercury Yacht Harbour on the Hamble river with direct access into the central Solent. We also operate yacht sailing events, tuition, how to learn to sail courses and charter from other Solent ports and Brighton Marina. We also offer sailing holidays abroad from Lanzarote, Greece and Croatia.

Whether you are looking to charter a yacht with or without Skipper, get involved with some yacht racing, take part in one of our all inclusive sailing experience weekends where we fully cater for your needs, just give us a bell and we can talk through your options or drop us an email. We love to talk…

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Yachtforce specialise in skippered and bareboat charter from the Hamble river, on the Solent UK. Whether you want a bareboat yacht charter, a skippered day or weekend yacht charter to brush up some essential skills, then we can help.

Yacht Charter

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Whether you are looking for a yachting theory or practical course or just a bit of personal tuition to brush up your skills, Yachtforce has the course to suit you.

Sailing Tuition & Courses

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We provide excellent yacht sailing training days, team building, client ⁄ experience Try Sailing days through to managing a corporate entry in some of the most famous yachting regattas in the world.

Corporate Events

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Customer and personnel race days are a fantastic way to reinforce relationships. Not all your clients want just a jolly and we have found that to integrate your clients into a team with a focus forges trust and lasting customer loyalty.

Corporate Yacht Racing

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Join us aboard the boat for some fantastic yacht racing, meet new people and forge new friendships at some of the premier yachting regattas in the world. We have a wealth of experience in organising enjoyable social yacht racing events.

Social Yacht Racing

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Join us & other like–minded people for a weekend yachting social sailing experience as an alternative to a formal sailing school course. Try a sailing day, a 5 day cruise, sail as a spectator or race in some of the most well–known Yachting Regattas.

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Parker Adams Charter

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Axopar 28 Cabin Brabus Edition and Bavaria 32 Sailing Yacht -  Bareboat / Skippered Boat Charter 

Based on the Hamble River right in the heart of the Solent we have a stunning Axopar 28 Cabin Brabus line and a Bavaria 32 Sailing Yacht now available for Bareboat or Skippered Charter

AXOPAR CHARTER OF THE 28 CABIN

One of the most unique and head turning boats on the Solent is now available for Charter through Parker Adams Charters. 

EXPLORE THE SOLENT

No where else in the UK has so many special places to visit. The Axopar is based on the Hamble River right in the heart of the Solent.

CHARTER REQUIREMENTS

The Axopar 28 and Bavaria 32 are available as a Bareboat Charter as long as you hold at least a PB2 Qualification or RYA Day Skipper.

AXOPAR BAREBOAT CHARTER  AVAILABLE NOW

Multiple award winning boat available for bareboat charter..

Since  the launch in 2015 the Axopar Brand has gone from strength to strength and has won awards the world over. Parker Adams Charters is proud to have a Mk2 version of one of these outstanding and  unique boats for Skippered or Bareboat charter in the Solent. Bareboat charter with the Axopar 28 is a stunning experience that will create memories for a lifetime. Anywhere in the Solent is available to explore and enjoy! Effortless performance and maximum style!

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Axopar Bareboat Charter / Skippered Charter – Winter Pricing

Prices below are per day and exclude fuel used, the prices are also based on the charter starting at Hamble Point Marina. Other locations are available upon request. The Axopar is coded for 6 people. Bookings of upto 8 people is available on request with a 50% surcharge. All prices are per day and plus Fuel and VAT

weekday bareboat CHARTER

Weekend bareboat charter, weekday skippered charter, weekend skippered charter.

A handover of the Axopar will be completed by a commercial skipper on the morning of the charter and a competency check will be carried out. A £1500.00 insurance deposit will be required prior to charter and will be returned after the charter. If you would prefer not to pay the insurance deposit an optional £100 daily insurance waiver can be taken out. The boat should be returned full of fuel, if you run out of time to do this we can re-fuel boat after the Charter, the charge for this refueling service is £50.00 plus vat on top of the cost of the fuel. Bare Boat Charter is based on collection at 0900 and must be returned to the mooring by 1700 in the Summer months (April – October) and returned by 1500 in the Winter months (Nov – March) For any person that is not confident or needs to brush up on your skills our professional skipper can offer an one-off extended handover at a cost of £100.00 plus vat (by prior arrangement) Qualifications Bare Boat: RYA Powerboat Level 2 and or a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar craft. We require a copy of passport or photo card driving licence and a utility bill from the same address (3 months old max) A non refundable deposit is taken on the day of booking of 25% and any balance needs to be paid in full 30 days prior to the Charter. We are able to offer the Axopar 28 for Bareboat or Skippered charter within the Solent. Our clients are able to travel in style in the Axopar anywhere in the Solent between Chichester Harbour and the Needles.  A charts of the area are kept on board the boat. We are proud to be members of the Professional Charter Association

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AXOPAR BAREBOAT CHARTER AVAILABLE ON THE SOLENT

Axopar 28 cabin brabus line charter.

The Axopar 28 has become one of the most iconic boating sights on the Solent. With long waiting lists to buy new ones and used ones rarely coming on the market chartering an Axopar is a brilliant way to get on the water and turn heads in the summer or winter. The Axopar 28 Cabin is in many ways the person charter boat, low maintenance, easy to moor and drive yet still providing excellent performance and economy. From our base on the Hamble River we will be chartering this special Brabus  Axopar 28 Cabin

Why is the Axopar 28 Cabin one of the best charter boats around?

The Axopar is not only one of the most eye catching striking boats on the Solent but they are practical as well as being performance orientated.

Work or play, the Axopar cannot be ignored.

Whether it is spending the day with friends on the Solent or using the Axopar as a brilliant media boat we have you covered. Ribs are brilliant in many conditions but as a media boat storage is alway an issue together with a dry place to be out of the wind flying a drone, backing up your images or chasing a cruise ship or other filming target in the warm and dry!

We can offer branding opportunities on the Axopar to stand out at any event and provide a great media platform or place to entertain clients.

Taking a group of family or friends out for a day, finding the perfect anchorage, turning on the bluetooth fusion radio and taking swim in a secluded bay can are all in reach with the Parker Adams Axopar

ANNIVERSARY OR BIRTHDAY TRIPS

Do you have a special celebration coming up, the Axopar can take you anywhere in the Solent in style, we make block bookings at the Hut so just speak to us as we may be able to provide you with a Hut booking when no one else can

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BAVARIA 32 SAILING YACHT CHARTER AVAILABLE NOW

Enjoy some stunning family memories with our sailing charter yacht .

New to us in 2023  we would like to present our lovely Bavaria 32 Sailing Yacht. She is being chartered from Hamble Point Marina right in the heart of the Solent and is available for memorable family sailing trips. She sleeps 6 people in comfort in the fully heated cabin and comes with new equipment, sails and rigging for 2023. Weatherbird is a lovely example waiting for your family  to enjoy!

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Salty Dog specialises in providing tailored sailing experiences. You may have a special day to celebrate or you just want to have fun on the water with family and friends. From as little as £60per person

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Explore the Solent, Isle of Wight and South Coast at your leisure on a Salty Dog yacht Charters include freshly laundered pillow cases, hand towels and tea towels

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Meet our yachts.

Katabatic on her way to Cowes

Katabatic is a Dufour 450. She sails beautifully and is easy to handle. Katabatic is 13.5m/45ft long and sleeps 10 (4 double cabins and a double berth in the saloon) and can accommodate 12 comfortably for day sailing. She comes well equipped with radar, AIS, chartplotter, autopilot and heating. Berthed at Haslar Marina which is located at the entrance to Portsmouth harbour you are just a few minutes away from the Solent.

Great Service, Great Memories!

Our goal is to remove all the hassle from your sailing experience, and to ensure that you meet your goals and have sailing memories to cherish..

We even offer an optional photographic service, we'll capture you sailing on board Katabatic or Antara from our RIB.

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Places to go...

Not familiar with portsmouth or the solent ...have no fear, our places to go guide has lots of suggestions & places to explore..

Click your mouse on one of the orange hotspots to find out more about that location. We will tell you a little about it and some general information on the area. You will be surprised how many interesting places there are to visit that are within easy reach of Portsmouth Harbour.

Town Quay, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7RS, UK

West Cowes - the heart of UK yachting, host to the world famous Cowes week in August. Popular both with yachtsman and tourists. Located on the west bank of the River Medina just minutes from the Solent. There are numerous shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes in the quaint pedestrianised high Street. Located 9 nautical miles from Portsmouth Harbour it has to be top of the list for a day or weekend trip.

1 Harbour View, The Duver, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 1YB, UK

Entrance to Bembridge Harbour is not only tide dependant but requires careful following of bouys to avoid running aground. If visiting for lunch you need to make sure high water is around about then! Once there though it is sheltered. There are a rich variety of shops, restaurants and pubs in two nearby villages within walking distance. Bembridge Windmil is the only remaining windmill on the island dating from around 1700 and is generally open between April and October.

Studland Bay

Studland Bay, United Kingdom

A visit to Studland Bay normally entails an overnight stay when travelling from Gosport. Once there the bay offers good anchoring and protection from westerlies. The 4km bay has beautiful sandy beaches that get busy in the summer. The Bankes Arms Country Inn is a short walk from the bay and offers spectacular views towards the Isle of Wight.

Poole Harbour

Poole Harbour is one of the largest natural harbours in Europe covering approximately 36 sq kilometres. There are several islands the largest and most famous being Brownsea. Regular boat trips leave from Town Quay in Poole Town to visit it. There are several marinas allowing you direct access into Poole Town.

Gunwharf Quays

Gunwharf Quays, United Kingdom

Just across the harbour from Haslar Marina. Can be reached by the frequently running Gosport Ferry. Famous for its Outlet shops as well as it numerous restaurants and cafes along with it's multi-screen cinema. While there take a trip up the Spinnaker Tower for some breathtaking views across the Solent. Close by is Portsmouth Harbour Station with direct access to London.

Haslar Marina, Gosport PO12 1NU

Haslar Marina, Haslar Road, Gosport, United Kingdom

Home to Antara and Katabatic! As you can see we are a stones throw away from the Solent and all that it has to offer. Haslar Marina has excellent facilities with good car parking available.

Yarmouth Harbour

Yarmouth Harbour, Yarmouth, United Kingdom

With a fair tide it is possible to visit for lunch and be back in a day. Yarmouth should be on everyone's list of places to visit. A beautiful town that is geared up for visitors. Great walks and pubs are all close by. Take a trip on the open top bus to the Needles for spectacular views towards Poole. The Wightlink car ferry from Lymington on the mainland also docks in Yarmouth.

Newtown Creek

2 Coastguard Cottages, Newtown, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 4PA, UK

A National Nature Reserve it is a beautiful harbour to stop for lunch or anchor overnight. Launch the tender and you will gain access to some wonderful walks and pubs. Access is tide dependent so a lunch time stopover would have to be around high water.

Beaulieu River

New Forest National Park, Dock Lane, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7YU, UK

Beaulieu River is owned by the Beaulieu Estate , one of only a handful of rivers in the world that are privately owned. The journey up the winding river towards Bucklers Hard is a memorable one. Although a visit is achievable in a day it does depend on high water being around midday.

1 Quay Road, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 3AT, UK

Situated on the edge of the New Forest and at the western edge of the Solent, this thriving Georgian market town is a great place to visit. There are 2 large marinas situated just before the town or if you are in Antara you could chance your luck on the Town Quay near the bottom of the high street. Katabatic is too big for the Quay but you can pick up a buoy and use the tender to get to land.

Chichester Harbour

Roman Landing, West Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex PO20 8AT, UK

An area of outstanding natural beauty, it is a large natural harbour approx. 8 nautical miles from Haslar Marina. Once inside the harbour there is a choice of harbourside villages and anchorages offering good protection. A fantastic place to visit and stop for lunch.

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Yacht Charter The Solent

The Solent is one of the top yachting hotspots in the world. It has seen the sport of sailing grow from a time when only kings and their acolytes were wealthy enough to sail for fun to today's global yachting centre. On a sunny day, they say you can walk across the water to the Isle of Wight, stepping on yachts all the way!

Bavaria 35 Cruiser - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Southampton Hamble-Le-Rice Hamble Point Marina 2

Bavaria 35 Cruiser

  • Build year : 1992
  • Length : 37 ft
  • Boat type : Sailing Yacht

First 40 - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Southampton Hamble-Le-Rice Hamble Point Marina 2

  • Length : 39 ft

Elan 31 - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Southampton Hamble-Le-Rice Hamble Point Marina 2

  • Build year : 2016
  • Length : 29 ft

First 40.7 - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Southampton Hamble-Le-Rice Hamble Point Marina 2

  • Build year : 2001
  • Length : 40 ft

First 40 - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Southampton Hamble-Le-Rice Hamble Point Marina 2

  • Build year : 2002
  • Length : 33 ft

Makara 640cc - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Southampton Sarisbury Green Universal Marina 2

Makara 640cc

  • Build year : 2023
  • Length : 21 ft
  • Boat type : Motor Boat & RIB

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First 40.7 - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Southampton Hamble-Le-Rice Hamble Point Marina 2

  • Build year : 2006

Cruiser 32 - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Southampton Southampton 2

  • Build year : 2003

Hallberg Rassy 36 - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Southampton Hamble-Le-Rice Hamble Point Marina 2

Hallberg Rassy 36

  • Build year : 1994
  • Length : 35 ft
  • Genoa type : Furling

Coastline - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Southampton Sarisbury Green Universal Marina 2

  • Build year : 2013
  • Length : 22 ft

35 - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Portsmouth Gosport Haslar Marina 2

  • Build year : 2008
  • Length : 46 ft

Sun Odyssey 37 - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Southampton Hamble-Le-Rice Hamble Point Marina 2

Sun Odyssey 37

Humber Destroyer - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Southampton Hamble-Le-Rice Hamble Point Marina 2

Humber Destroyer

  • Build year : 2014

Squadron 58 - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Portsmouth Portsmouth Port Solent Marina 2

Squadron 58

  • Build year : 2005
  • Guests : 12
  • Length : 59 ft

First 32 - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Southampton Hamble-Le-Rice Hamble Point Marina 2

  • Build year : 1985
  • Length : 32 ft

Targa - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Southampton Southampton 2

  • Build year : 2000
  • Length : 38 ft

V56 - Yacht Charter The Solent & Boat hire in United Kingdom England The Solent Southampton Southampton 1

  • Build year : 2012

Though not quite as crowded as the myth would have it, thanks to the double high tide and reliable, steady winds that funnel through it, this is one of the best sailing destinations in the world. Whether standing ashore and watching America’s Cup, Vendee Globe and other cutting edge craft fly at impossible speeds or simply pottering about afloat yourself, you cannot ignore sailing on this crucible of British yachting.

Competition is one of the core elements of sailing on the Solent. From bases like Cowes, the Hamble, Portsmouth Harbour, Gosport and Lymington you will see some of the best sailors and yachts in the world in action on the best craft marine architects have ever developed.

You don’t, however, have to be a Ben Ainslie, Alex Thomson or Robin Knox Johnson to have fun on these waters. At about 20 miles long (even more including nearby Poole Harbour) there are many marinas and waterways big and small that take craft ranging from 350,000-tonne oil tankers to 15ft RIBs and everything in between.

This area is so diverse in its water sports that almost anything goes. You may charter for the competition such as Cowes Week with or without a professional skipper an even a MOD70 trimaran to break a world record!

However, there are ample opportunities to use the waters as a jumping-off point to explore the UK South Coast on a multi-day trip or even just to venture out on a day sail to the Isle of Wight.

Hiring A Yacht In The Solent

Whatever your budget or plans for a Solent yacht charter there is something for you. You can hire a RIB to take your friends for a blast up Southampton Water or go fishing on the backwaters around Lymington or Christchurch. You can charter to race in one of the hundreds of sailing events that take place from there from club events to the Round the Island Race and Cowes Week.

The South Coast and Isle of Wight have so much to offer in terms of hospitality to yachtsmen that you could just go on a multi-day pub crawl between Lymington and Chichester, challenging your liver with a daily onslaught of fine foods and beer – sometimes with a dedicated pub dock! Just over 100 miles away is Normandy and the Channel Islands for those seeking adventure and a change of scene.

If you have the right qualifications for the vessel you need (we will discuss these later) then you will find it easy to rent the boat you want. You just need to pay the fee for the boat, a security deposit and off you go.

Best Areas To Charter A Yacht In the Solent

No matter where you go in this area by sea nowhere is more than an afternoon’s journey even on a plump cruising monohull. There is so much to explore – and the sailing is so varied – that you could revisit these waters for years and still have a lot to learn!

Both on the English mainland and the Isle of Wight there are a large number of places from which to charter from. Let’s look at the main areas to sail out of.

Southampton Water: This is a major waterway in its own right. Stretching from Calshot Spit right up to the River Test it has deep, navigable waters with channels up to 30 metres deep even at low tide. That means everything that floats can – and often is – seen on this waterway. The yachting centres of the Rivers Itchen and Hamble both feed into the estuary – you will see every vessel here from Optimists to container ships.

Chichester, Poole and Christchurch: These are three natural harbours that are big enough to sail on and not really need to leave in their own right! Whether fishing, serious sailing or just poking around the backwaters these are some of the best water sports venues in the world bar none. The River Lymington and Beaulieu River are nice retreats from the hustle and bustle of the main channel area.

The Isle of Wight: This is home to Cowes Week and has a long boating history. Many pubs serve food in sufficient quantity to sate a hungry sailor yet don’t skimp on quality – though some are hard to book a table at even a year ahead! Circumnavigating the island can be done in just hours on a carbon race machine, though most sailors try to time it by the tides so the wind isn’t the only thing that drives them!

Best Towns To Charter A Yacht From:

Below is a list of the main towns from which to hire boats from:

Southampton: Ocean Village is the main marina in the city that is famed as being the departure point of the Titanic (which left from where the marina is today). Many a major race has been based out of there from the Whitbread to the Clipper Round the World Race.

However, you have the marinas on the River Itchen that may seem quieter but still have an impact on the yachting world.

Hamble le Rice: At the mouth of one of the most popular sailing rivers in the world, Hamble le Rice has a number of marinas that are home to everything from multimillion-pound racing yachts to modest tubs sailed at the weekends by locals. It has some brilliant pubs and restaurants frequented by yachting types that help make the village one of the yachting Meccas of the world.

Hamble River: With the marinas of Hamble le Rice, Warsash and Swanwick, as well as its easy access to Southampton Water and Port Hamble, the River Hamble has been used for sailing over hundreds of years. Royal Navy and merchant ships used to be built and repaired on its shores and today the Warsash Maritime Academy teaches merchant and leisure sailors the skills they need to travel the world safely. Many a boat lies on its mooring buoys – a privilege for the owner to get that can involve years on waiting lists!

Lymington: Home to some of the top yacht designers and even a leading sailing publication or two Lymington sits on the western edge of the area itself. Though shallow in spots and there are speed restrictions further up, this is one of the jumping off points for many a sailing adventure. You can even take a trip by car ferry to the Isle of Wight and Yarmouth across the water

Poole: Poole Harbour is a boating centre in its own right, just a decent couple of hours’ reaching away. This natural harbour with its islands and beaches is widely held as one of the best places to potter about in boats in the world, and is home to the RNLI and superyacht builders Sunseeker.

Chichester: Another stunning natural harbour on the eastern edge of the area, much of Chichester Harbour is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and has much to explore without going into open water.

Portsmouth and Gosport: Portsmouth has long rivalled Southampton as the nautical centre of the United Kingdom. The city itself is an island, and is a busy commercial, naval and leisure harbour with Gunwharf Quay at the heart of the scene. The UK’s America’s Cup team base is here, and across in Gosport you may notice a boat or two that’s designed to take on the world too.

Cowes and the Isle of Wight: The Royal Yacht Squadron is based on the northern shore of Cowes, a 10 minute walk from the fast catamaran ferry to Southampton. That’s not the be-all and end-all of sailing on the Isle of Wight. The River Medina is navigable almost to Newport, while Bembridge and Yarmouth are major sailing centres in their own right.

Types Of Yachts To Hire:

Almost everything that can float has been on these waters, here's a list of options below:

Sailing Yachts : Yachts come in a variety of sizes from 150ft+ monsters to lightning-quick dinghies. Traditionally the monohull sailing yacht is comfortable if slovenly charter yacht of choice. You can charter for a week or two to explore the South Coast and beyond. There is a variety of vessels beyond that fit this description too.

Motorboat : Motor cruisers or a motor yacht come in different sizes from a comfortable 35ft right up to the fully crewed superyachts or luxury yacht charter. They are simpler to drive than a sailing yacht and are a good way of covering a decent daily distance. Plymouth or even Le Havre aren’t outside a day’s motoring on a motorboat.

Catamaran : The catamarans most commonly chartered are luxury yachts with all the comforts you need yet can be sailed without a professional crew. They are spacious and comfortable with great entertaining spaces, perhaps after watching the events on the water that day or for business networking.

RIB: You can hire a RIB of different sizes for getting about the area in speed and style. On a larger rib charter , you can large inboard engines and water jets for speed and manoeuvrability, and have the space to take more than five guests with you – sometimes even in an enclosed bridge. The smaller ones can be fun either as workboats or just for a jolly.

Speedboat: A speedboat is more of a day boat than a machine for powering across the Channel. These are fun for entertaining guests and watching the world go by as you sprint around this famous waterway.

Skippered Charter or Bareboat Yacht Hire:

You don’t need to know much to enjoy life afloat in this area and you can hire a skipper for as little as £150 a day.

Skippered Yacht Hire: You may have the experience but not the confidence to go it alone, or you may just want to do something completely different to live ashore by going sailing for a day, week or more. For a fee that differs according to the size and type of vessel, you can have a skippered yacht charter. You can also do a sailing course in this way as there are many RYA training centres which run RYA courses in the area or focus on relaxing – the choice is yours.

Bareboat Yacht Charter: If you have the qualifications and confidence to take a boat out yourself then you can book a bareboat charter. Many people choose not to own a big-ticket item like a boat these days but instead charter in different locations around the world. This could be you – whether a blast out to lunch on the Isle of Wight on a sunny day or a week up the South Coast, you’re free to choose.

Do you need a licence to hire a Yacht In The Solent?

Unlike many nations of the world, you do not need qualifications to sail on British waters as long as the vessel is under 20 metres or so in size. Smaller, less powerful yachts and dinghies can often be hired on this basis. That said, insurance companies have other ideas where it comes to chartering many vessels. It will be easier to charter a RIB or speedboat if you have at least an RYA Powerboat Level 2. For an overnight yacht charter or a motorboat, monohull or catamaran you will have less trouble if you have an ICC, RYA Day Skipper or ASA 104 Bareboat.

If you are hiring a skipper to sail the boat for you, you again don’t need to be an experienced sailor.

Best Times To Hire A Yacht In The Solent

You will see hardier types on the water almost any time of the year. There will be times in March and September when it is very good sailing weather too. April to September is the typical season for many, with July and August the busiest times.

Between early and mid-August you will find the waters at their busiest with Cowes Week and the Round the Island Race a highlight. You may be racing or like thousands, just taking in the atmosphere and marine sights.

The Southampton International Boat Show typically heralds the end of the sailing season in September.

Sailing Weather In The Solent

Through most of the year, you will see westerlies process up the Channel as they arrive in Europe having crossed the Atlantic. In Spring, summer and early autumn, these can be the very best sailing weather. At almost any time of the year however a nasty low pressure can blast through, and when strong westerlies hit the Needles on the westernmost point of the Isle of Wight they funnel down through the channel between the mainland and the Isle of Wight and can hit big speeds.

During the summer you can get easterlies and these tend to be rather gentle with flat calms common. As with the westerlies, there can be some funnelling and you will often get more of a breeze than outside of the area.

The Isle of Wight can cause a wind shadow for southerlies that sometimes can hammer the South Coast in summer. That’s good until around Calshot when you can find yourself in bigger winds thanks to the funnelling of Southampton Water. Calshot Spit at least keeps the waves gentler than they might be to the south.

How much does it cost to hire Yachts in The Solent?

For a Solent charter, a lot depends on your budget but for as little as £50 you can take a smaller day boat out for a few hours on a day charter. £120 a day will get you a smaller boat you can spend the night aboard. £500 a day a mid-sized motor cruiser, and £1000 a day a catamaran . Superyachts with a crew will cost a lot more.

There are seasonal variations to these costs, with supply and demand being a factor that drives the market.

Yes it is. Yachting is a multibillion pound industry in the area and you can legally hire almost anything that you wish, as long as you conform to insurance requirements.

You are typically able to hire catamarans, motor cruisers, RIBs, monohull sailing yachts, and speed boats. These come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and a lot depends on your budget, most options can we chartered with crew or bareboat.

Your main consideration should be the purpose of using it. The next thing to consider is your qualifications and experience to take it on one of the busiest waterways in the world. How much can you afford? Between these three you should narrow your decision down.

The best time can be June and early July with great winds and often enough excellent weather. August is far busier and typically pricier, but May and September while the kids are at school can be great times to go afloat too, at a lower cost.

Yes you do. You will have to pay up to 50% on agreeing to book the vessel, and then the balance on the day. You will also have to pay a security deposit or for insurance against damage.

If you are in grave danger and are about to sink or have had a serious collision you should call MAYDAY on VHF Ch16. If you can get to a mooring first, do so then phone the charter company who will help you with your problem.

What’s your experience in taking a boat out? This might lead to you getting a skipper or a smaller craft. Are you qualified to take a boat out of this type? What’s your budget? Have your crew experience sailing? This might limit your plans if none. Think of the younger and less mobile folk you have with you.

If you are from North America, Australasia and much of Europe you should be alright without one. Do check with the UK Embassy in your country if you are uncertain.

We are confident that our prices are the most competitive and transparent in the market.

We won't charge any booking fees when you make a booking with us.

We have the highest number of verified and vetted boats available on the market.

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Family holidays, sailing around the solent.

Head out for a weekend or longer on a family holiday with a difference.

If you already have the sailing experience to go it alone then just head to our Bareboat Charter Section for info on our fleet of yachts.

If you don’t know how to sail then our skipper will give you all the yacht sailing instruction you need and take you to all the best places. Think of it much like a ski guide.

Offering the best of both worlds you have the peace of mind knowing there is an expert pair of hands onboard but then in the evenings you are free to do what you want as a family. If you prefer we can arrange for the skipper to leave the boat each evening and sleep ashore.

You can decide on the places to visit and how much time you spend sailing. If you want a day alongside to explore then this can be worked in, we are totally flexible but using our experience we can understand what you want out of your sailing holiday and do the very best to match it.

Sailing Days

Prices for our Dufour 390 2 Day Weekend Skippered Charter: £1610 5 Day Week Skippered Charter: £2210 (Mon 1200hrs to Fri 1200hrs) 7 Day Week Skippered Charter: £3445 We can offer our sailing trips for any period of time you like, so just get in contact and we can look at what will work best for you.

Find out a little more about the places you can visit

Sail to Cowes

Join us for a days sailing trip to Cowes on the Isle of Wight. One of the most historic yachting locations in the world where you can enjoy a walk around the high street or along the promenade in front of the Royal Yacht Squadron

Sail to Cowes

Sail to Osborne Bay

A wonderfully relaxing sail around the Solent with lunch at anchor in Osborne Bay. Osborne House is famous for being the summer residence of Queen Victoria. Anchor off the beach in this popular Solent anchorage.

Sail to Osborne Bay

Sail to Beaulieu

After a great mornings sail you will witness one of the most picturesque rivers on the South Coast. Enjoy a trip up the stunning Beaulieu River where you will anchor for lunch before sailing back to Hamble in the afternoon.

Sail to Beaulieu

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