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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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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.  

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.

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.

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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

We have just had another wonderful week on a yacht we chartered from Hamble Point Yacht Charters. We have sailed several of their boats, this time it was a lovely 35 foot Bavaria. Chartering from HPYC is always an easy choice for us: the boats are well maintained, support is excellent, and the staff are always super friendly and helpful. On top of that, Hamble Point is such an ideal starting location for sailing around the Solent.

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

Complimentary Early Boarding this August!

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Make the most of the remaining Summer and set sail earlier than usual. All new charter bookings for August will receive complimentary early boarding at 1 pm. * Charter bookings made for the August Bank Holiday Weekend will also receive a free of charge day sailing on Monday 26th August (so 3 days sailing for … Continue reading Complimentary Early Boarding this August!

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Firstaway Yacht Charter Solent

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

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.

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.

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.

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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Customer Testimonials

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

Firstaway Yacht Charters

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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We will beat any quotation for bareboat yacht charter on a like-for-like basis – Please contact us for details.

Yacht Charter

We are now able to offer finance on all yacht charters (subject to acceptance).

Commodore Yachting are proud to offer yacht charter to suitably qualified/experienced sailors** who want to do their own thing in the great location that is the Solent. You can charter our yachts for any length of time, with weekend and week-long charters being very popular, enabling you to get out into the Solent or further afield and really maximise your sailing experience.

On our charters you’ll get a superbly maintained Bavaria yacht from our wide-ranging fleet, with sizes ranging from 36-44’ (10.9m to 13.4m), all of which have multiple cabins and bunks on board so you won’t be short of space for crew. With very competitive charter rates, you can tailor a charter to suit your requirements without it costing the earth.

You’ll get a fully maintained, insured, fuelled and watered yacht, all ready and waiting to go when you arrive. After we’ve welcomed you to Commodore Yachting and helped you on board with your bags, we will give you a comprehensive handover orientation to ensure you are fully-versed and familiarised in how the yacht operates. We will give you a guide to safely exiting and entering Premier Gosport Marina, how and where to stow fenders, where the mooring lines are kept and any other information which you will need to fully enjoy your chartering experience! We will also spend as much time as you need to answer any questions you may have, before you depart on your adventure.

As you’d expect with Commodore Yachting, not only do we offer you quality first class yachts, but also the backup and support to compliment them. As standard we give comprehensive backup and support with our 24/7 support phone line, ensuring that should the worst happen we are always here to respond to your call immediately.

All our Yachts are covered by Seastart marine breakdown assistance, giving you peace of mind that should the worst happen, we’ve got you covered.

So what are you waiting for? Book-up a yacht and get out there! The adventure starts here!

Sorry, but due to previous issues we are unable to allow customers to bring pets aboard our charter fleet.

Yachtsman Insurance

We would advise ALL our charter customers to ensure they have suitable holiday insurance in-place to cover their yacht charter holiday. Yachtsman’s insurance is available from a variety of souces like Topsail Insurance and can cover things like damage waiver, cancellations and personal effects cover.

Yacht Charter – Collection Times, Hours of Use, Return Times

We offer our yachts for charters, either skippered or bareboat on the following time basis:

• Day Charter – Collect 8am – Return 4pm
• Weekend 2-Day Charter – Collect 5pm Friday* – Return 4pm Sunday
• Mid-Week 5 Day Charter – 10am First day to 12pm  (Mid-Day) last day (Monday-Friday)
• Full Week 7 Day Charter – 10am First day to 12pm (Mid-Day) last day (Monday-Sunday or Saturday to Friday)

* Friday evening collection is between the hours of 5.00-7.00pm only. If you are going to arrive later, we will switch on the interior lights in the boat and the handover will be done from 8am the following day. You will not be permitted to leave the marina until handover is complete. We can sometimes do handovers earlier, but this is subject to the boat being made ready in time – Please contact us on the day of charter for updates and please do not arrive early without checking with us first, as we may have to turn you away.

The boats must be returned and handed over to us by the stipulated time on the last day of charter, fuelled, cleaned (we do offer a cleaning service at extra cost – £125/boat) and all your kit off the boat ready for us to carry-out maintenance and sanitising cleaning (for Covid-purposes) ready for the next customer.

We can sometimes tailor specific handover times to suit customers, but this is strictly subject to arrangement with us and availability of boats which may be on courses/charters with other customers.

Terms and Conditions can be found here Terms & Conditions Of Charter – Commodore Yachting (commodore-yachting.com)

Our fleet yachts

Melbourne Star

The smallest yacht in our fleet at 36′ (10.97m), Melbourne Star is very user-friendly and easy to sail, yet she packs all the big features that her larger sisters have along with three double cabins. New sprayhood and stack-pack fitted in 2023.

Mayan Star is our 2015 model Bavaria 37′ (11.27m) cruiser. With her fresh modern looks, twin wheeled helm and contemporary interior she’s always popular and in demand. New stack-pack fitted in 2023.

Elizabeth Star

Elizabeth Star is one of our matched-pair Bavaria 38′ cruisers. With great sea handling manners she’s a joy to sail when hopping around the Solent or going further afield. New sails, sprayhood & stack-pack fitted July 2023.

Victoria Star

The sister ship to Elizabeth Star, our Victoria Star (38′) is a joy to sail and still has all the big facilities, features and comfort you’d expect from a modern yacht. With impeccable sea-handling, she’s the perfect Solent or cross-channel cruising yacht. New sails, sprayhood & stack-pack fitted July 2023.

Adelaide Star

One of our matched pair 44′ (13.42m) Bavaria cruising yachts, Adelaide Star has ample room on board for that channel crossing, or for undertaking longer passages when exploring the south coast of the UK and further afield. With new 75hp Volvo Penta engine, sprayhood and stack-pack fitted in 2023.

Emerald Star

Sister ship to Adelaide Star, our Emerald Star is the perfect yacht to spend a long holiday charter on, exploring all the sights that the Solent has to offer, along with being more than capable on longer passages. With new 75hp Volvo Penta engine fitted in 2023. New sails & sprayhood fitted July 2023.

We need your charter yacht!

We are looking to increase our charter fleet with new yachts for our customers. Do you have a coded charter yacht thats being managed by another charter company, but not quite giving you the returns you were promised? You need to talk to us!

* Please contact us for details of what qualifications you’ll need. As a minimum we require RYA Day Skipper Practical (Gained in UK waters) although we appreciate not everyone has paper qualifications, so if you can safely demonstrate your sailing abilities under our watchful eye, then we are happy for you to charter our vessels subject to a satisfactory deposit being paid.

** Our yacht charters are solely for the use of private recreational sailors/families and for private tuition courses/experiences run by ourselves. We unfortunately cannot allow 3rd party commercial entities to run training courses on our vessels. Failure to disclose this at the time of booking will mean the forfeit of any deposit paid.

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Customer reviews

A fantastic weekend of sailing, almost 130 NM in all, with a relaxed, but fully engaging skipper. Great set up and brilliant on the admin. Thanks Stef, Tom et al!

I did a weeks coastal skipper course getting ready for my yacht master and I have to say it was one of the best training weeks I’ve had - our training instructor was superb, exactly the sort of person that you want. He could inspire, provide discipline and impart knowledge as well as let you learn through your own mistakes. Tom and Steph run an excellent operation there and I highly recommend it. They’re flexible and very helpful when it comes to your journey into being a qualified sailor.

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For the very best in Solent yacht charter cruising, the 20 miles off the coast of mainland England, is the place to be. The Solent stretches for around 20 miles and is one of the busiest stretches of water in the world. It’s also a hub for water sports like kitesurfing, surfing, jet skiing and wakeboarding. During your voyage here, set sail for the Isle of Wight and drop anchor in Cowes Harbour. Located off the south coast of England, the Isle of Wight has been a popular tourist destination for many years.

There are glorious beaches like Alum Bay Beach, Totland Bay and Bembridge Beach, fabulous shops and many outdoor activities to enjoy such as cycling, walking and horse-riding.  Top visitor attractions include a fantastic steam railway, Robin Hill Adventure Park and the Isle of Wight Zoo.  There’s also a good range of gourmet restaurants, cafes and traditional English bars on the island.

South Hampshire borders on the Solent coastline. This 20-mile stretch of water begins in Barton-on Sea then onto the New Forest, Southampton, Gosport and Portsmouth.  Priory Bay and Osborne Bay are popular places to drop anchor for superyacht charterers. There are lots of opportunities for recreation and fun here. Historical attractions can be found all along the coastline including nature reserves, activity centres and country parks like Wellington County Park and Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

The Solent is also famous for hosting the international sailing event, Cowes Week, attracting visitors from around the world. The King Henry VIII Navy Warship, the Mary Rose sank in the Solent. In 1982, the ship was raised off the seabed and is now displayed in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Did you know that, one day every summer a cricket match is played in the middle of the Solent?  This is possible when a strong receding tide creates a temporary island on Bramble Bank. Why not plan your yacht charter vacation to see this natural phenomenon for yourself? If the weather’s right, the Solent is blessed with beautiful beaches like Hill Head Beach, Lepe Beach, Weston Hard Woolston Beach, ideal for wind surfing.

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Solent Yacht Charter

Uk yacht hire from lymington hampshire.

Cost crash for early season Solent sailing. Just £49pp – catered!

Take advantage of this early season Solent yacht charter bargain which is also available for Saturdays, our most popular day (whilst stocks last!)  Get on the helm and experience the thrill of being on the water under sail as we cruise up and down the Solent looking for a shoreside bar or bay to drop anchor in for refreshments. 

Lymington yacht charter allows operation at all states of the tide, there is no sand bar preventing entering or leaving the river at low water on a spring tide. Days out for birthdays for example are always popular, a short sail takes us to Yarmouth on the island or the amazing TheHut seafood restaurant at Colwell Bay.

We are planning some special Solent yacht charter events for the 2024 season, combining a days sailing with close quarter viewing of world famous sailing regattas. These include Cowes Week which takes place from 27 July to 2 August. Spectacular race viewing is available off the starting line at the Royal Yacht Squadron. If you have a special birthday to celebrate during this period this would be a Solent boat charter idea they would all thank you for. Moreover we can also land you ashore to experience the lively shore side music entertainment and cuisine in the competitors village.

Round The Island Race

Next up is the Round The Island Race, another Solent yacht charter occasion not to miss. In 2024, the race weekend is 14-16 June. Charter us for the weekend and you will get two nights in Cowes to soak up the atmosphere. You will even join the fleet down the Solent for a while for you to experience the racing close up. We have taken part in the actual race around 10 times, at times claimed to be the worlds largest major race with up to 1800 yachts taking place.

Old Gaffers Regatta Yarmouth Isle of Wight

The Solent Old Gaffers regatta, usually takes place in Yarmouth Isle of Wight in May. Our crews can enjoy the colourful gaff-rigged traditional sailing boats with local cuisine, music and crafts on offer. Above all a half day booking is sufficient as Yarmouth is a short trip across the Solent from Lymington. Many of our destinations are on the Isle of Wight so your Solent crossing worth up to £40 depending on the season is included in our price.

Eastern Solent Destinations

These Solent boat charters nevertheless allow us to visit destinations further afield. Newtown Creek is a great spot for drinks at anchor while viewing the population of seals. The Medina river is full of interesting bars and restaurants, for instance we like the Folly Inn at Whippenham. Another favorite is the Gosport lightship restaurant and across the other side of Portsmouth Harbour , Gunwharf Quays with its Spinnaker Tower and outlet shopping. For the later trips, you will need to book a full day when tides are favorable.

Solent Yacht Charter Further Afield

Experienced sailors may enjoy a sail across Christchurch Bay to Old Harry Rocks, location of the beautiful blue flag Studland Bay beaches. Occasionaly we may be lucky enough to spot dolphins swimming in the yachts bow wave if under sail.

Sea Miles – Solent yacht charter

Finally for anyone wishing to compile sea miles for their Royal Yachting Association (RYA) cerificates, we schedule Weymouth weekends calling in at the spectacular Lulworth Cove on Dorsets Jurassic coast. A return course via Alderney in the Channel Islands is a possibility if wind and tide direction make this a better option. Here can be found our original website hurst point original site

Plan a unique birthday experience with up to 13 people, going on a route of your choosing!

Hen Weekends

Spend 2 nights on board visiting some of the best bars, bays and restaurants in the Solent!

Family Days Out

A perfect way to keep the kids entertained, with loads of places available to visit en route.

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Solent Skippered Yacht Charters

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

Solent Bareboat Yacht Charters

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

Solent Corporate Yacht Charters

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

Solent RYA sailing school

Practical RYA sailing courses per yacht or per berth basis

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Skippered race charter for Solent regattas

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!

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Hiring from Lymington and Hamble gives you access to a great many renowned south coast yachting destinations. Spectacular scenery can be found at Alum Bay and the Needles lighthouse at the far western end of the Isle of Wight. The Lymington and Beaulieu rivers are navigable up to the quays and marinas. Creeks such as Newtown and Wootten provide idyllic locations where you can drop anchor for drinks. Cowes has the Medina River and the Folly Inn. Osborne Bay is another great anchorage giving views of Osborne House. A trip to the west allows the magnificent Jurassic coastline of Dorset and the beautiful beach at Studland to be in reach of a day return sail. Whilst there pop into Poole Harbour, the worlds second largest. Pick up a mooring buoy and row over in the inflatable to Brownsea Island, home to red squirrels.

Solent yacht charter from the Lymington marina base

This is an award winning 5 star marina with brand new top of the range showers both in the main building and close to the yachts. Celebrity bar with outdoor sun terrace over looking the marina basin provides a great venue to start and end your charter. Located right on the Edge of the New Forest National Park which you will pass through on your way to us. A 20 minute trip down river sees you out into the Solent with the Isle of Wight a short sail away.

Hamble marina base

Walk into the the famous old yachting village of Hamble where you will find atmospheric pubs and great food. The marina has all the facilities you will need. Very short trip to the mouth of the river finds you in Southampton Water with the Solent only a short distance further. Ideally located for a day sail to Portsmouth to the east or Yarmouth to the west with Cowes a short sail cross tide to the south.

Bareboat Solent Yacht Charter

Yachts with up to 12 berths. Only Day Skipper certificate required for Solent charter (*conditions apply) Here are the bareboat charter yachts with a link to the more detailed desktop site with prices.

Stag and Hen Sailing Weekends

A stag or hen weekend provides two days on a sailing yacht visiting various bars, bays and restaurants in the Solent with two nights on board. Full details can be found on the stag party sailing website with a link to the more detailed desktop site with prices.

Corporate Yacht Charter

Corporate hospitality and entertainment, branding and team building are ideally achieved on sailing yachts and we have many past customers who have added to our reviews page. Further details are on the Corporate Events website with a link to the more detailed desktop site with prices.

Big Birthday Celebrations

Sailing is a great way to celebrate a milestone birthday, usually 40th, 50th, 60th or 70th. We can take up to 13 people on the sailing yachts or 10 on the motor yachts. A sample of what is on offer can be found on the 50th birthday charter website with a link to the more detailed desktop site with prices.

Skippered Yacht Charter

Skippers are selected based on their ability to entertain and educate and ensure you have a fun time on the water. They all know the waters extremely well and will choose an itinerary with you to get the best out of the day. Skippered yacht charter details here with a link to the desktop site with prices.

Berthing is one of the things that worries new potential skippers and indeed there is plenty of scope for damage especially when the wind is up. But there are techniques to minimise the risk and give you confidence. We will show you how to handle berthing both on the leeward and windward side of pontoons, rafting up against other yachts, and how to berth in a gap just slightly longer than your yacht with the tide running strongly.

Sailing works wonderfully with team building objectives especially when in race mode. Winning depends on each team member fullfilling his or her task correctly each time. Further Team Building details here with a link to the more detailed desktop site with prices.

Race participation

The Round the Island Race with approximately 1800 yachts takes place in late June. Cowes Week occurs first week in August. Rub shoulders with olympic sailors and celebrities at these world class events. Accommodation is onboard the yachts in the marinas close to the music venues. Race participation website with a link to the more detailed desktop site with prices.

You need 800 logged sea miles for the Coastal Skipper Certificate of Competence or 2500 for Yachtmaster Offshore. We can generally maintain 6 or 7 knots under sail so provided we travel with the tide and take the distance from the GPS (distance travelled over the sea bed) rather than the log (distance travelled through the water), we can achieve up to 100 nautical miles in a day.

You may have your own yacht and have a longing to cross the Channel for the first time but want to experience the crossing on a skippered boat first. The crossing from the Needles to Alderney is 60 nautical miles and we usually do this in around 9 hours, arriving in time for an evening ashore before returning the following day. But we can also carry on down to Guernsey, a further 4 to 5 hours. Sark and Herm are close by, enchanting islands. Jersey is a few more hours further south and we have visited all of these island in a five day charter.

Flotilla Training

Holidays such as Briish Virgin Islands flotillas often require some pre joining experience as a condition of booking. We can provide the one or two days required and provide you with a RYA training logbook certifying the hours and sea miles gained.

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All our yachts are available with a skipper, if you don’t have the level of experience to charter the boat yourselves, or if you just prefer someone else to do the sailing for you.

Some boats you can even charter a berth, or a double cabin instead of the whole boat.

With our fully inclusive Skippered Yacht Charter, we do all the hard work – provision the yacht, provide bedding and cook for you. Our Skipper and crew will sail the boat and you can choose to be involved as much or as little as you wish … or you can just sit on deck and relax.  We will act as your personal guide around some of the most beautiful coastline in the world and organise dinner ashore in fantastic pubs and restaurants in fabulous locations. This is a perfect package for those new to sailing or those more experienced who don’t want the hassle of organising the whole charter themselves.

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Welcome to Yacht Charter Solent

Welcome to Yacht Charter Solent, we provide free information on all the yachts available for yacht charter in the Solent, along with all the yacht charter companies, corporate yacht charter event suppliers, sailing training schools, bareboat yacht charter companies and more in the Solent and Hamble area. Our goal is to provide all the hobbyists, wannabe sailors, professional crew, seasoned yachties, holidaymakers and revelers with great information about everything that's happening in the Solent right now. A one stop resource for all the yachts on charter in the Solent for bareboat yacht charter, skippered yacht charter, corporate sailing events, sailing tuition, yacht racing and yacht chartering hosted in the Solent, all year round.

We invite you to enjoy what the Solent has to offer, with all the amazing sailing events that take place here, we believe that you'll have the time of your life. We'll provide you with all the information and resources that you could possibly need in order to charter your own yacht, book a corporate event, join as crew, participate in a yacht race or sailing regatta with information for Sailing GB, Sunsail, Sailing Logic, Britannia Events, Hamble Point Yacht Charters, all long established providers of some of the Solent's best sailing events on offer.

A yacht charter is a great way to get involved in sailing with the Solent being hailed as the world centre of yachting and sailing events and it's right here in the United Kingdom an hour and a half drive from the capital London. We have catalogued all the best Yacht Charter resources in the Solent, feel free to enjoy one of the most popular place in the world for sailing & yachting.

Once you're here, rest assured that when you're done soaking up the sailing atmosphere and enjoying the idyllic bays, beaches, creeks and estuaries on offer, there will always be more to experience . From corporate events with Sailing GB , to chartering your own yacht with Hamble Point Yacht Charters , or learning to sail with Sunsail, we'll make sure that you have access to the most highly rated yachts and facilities whilst you're here.

So take a minute, browse the list of all the yachts on charter in the Solent and enjoy all that the Solent has to offer here with our listings of all the Yacht Charter and corporate yacht charter event companies in the Solent. If you feel a bit unstuck feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected]

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Our luxury sail boat charter yacht’s are a great way to experience the Solent’s perfect sailing conditions. Our experienced RYA Captain’s will take care of the skippering so you can sit back and relax. Enjoy the fresh air and freedom provided by our Solent Yacht Charters today.

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Our yacht charters can be tailored around your requirements. Embarkation points are from Hayling Island and Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth (both 1.5 hours from London). Experience sail boat charter from White Storm.

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Sailing from the Solent

The Solent is the home of sailing, and an epic and historic place to sail - the boats built and sailed from here through the years have had a profound impact on the world – from Sir Francis Drake embarking on conquests, Lord Nelson’s war galleons, to the Titanic (which began her maiden voyage here) and the D-day landings (and much more). Now it is home to the world’s most important Sailing Regatta (Cowes), and the world’s most famous sailing race (Round the Island).

The Solent offers a range of in-land and coastal sailing, with plenty of interesting and historic places to sail to and explore – like Cowes, Beaulieu, Chichester and Yarmouth – and you’ll often be surrounded by magnificent cliffs, amazing beaches and lush rolling green hills. Coupled with reliable winds, predominant sunshine, and pleasant temperatures during the sailing season, the Solent is a fantastic place to charter a yacht! We can help you find and book your ideal yacht or catamaran, with one of our trusted Charter Partners - just get in touch or search in the pink box with live prices and availability !  

 SAILING RATING:  Intermediate / Advanced - England offers excellent wind conditions, but you will also need to have a good understanding of tides and how they can affect your speed and course over the ground to get anywhere (sometimes literally). The season runs from March to November, with the peak season being in July and August (UK summer holiday season).

 MUST-SEE:  Our full suggested itinerary is further down the page, but we'd highly recommend taking in the famous Needles off the Isle of Wight, the nautical village of Cowes, and the splendid Roman village of Chichester, with it’s fantastic cathedral. There’s also the Mary Rose ship at Gosport, or the picturesque Beaulieu, amongst many others!

 WHAT WE CAN OFFER:  We have a great range of yachts and catamarans available for charter from our trusted Charter Partners, all available bareboat or Skippered. We can also arrange a Hostess, Personal Chef and other crew.

 GETTING THERE:  We operate from three marinas in the Solent area, which are within a 40 minutes drive of the local Southampton airport, or within a 2 hours’ drive from London airports. We can organise transfers for you if required – just ask.

 WHY BOOK WITH US?  We only work with the very best professional charter operators , who we have met, know, and trust to give you the same outstanding customer service as you'll get from PlainSailing.com.  

 WHAT NEXT?  Use the pink box to search for yachts or catamarans in England. Sadly we don't currently have live availability and pricing for English yachts, but we'll do our best to get you the yacht you want - if you have any other questions or requests, get in touch via Live Chat, the Contact Form , or by phone.  

The Solent is the home of sailing, and an epic and historic place to sail - the boats built and sailed from here through the years have had a profound impact on the world – from Sir Francis Drake embarking on conquests, Lord Nelson’s war galleons, to the Titanic (which began her maiden voyage here) and the D-day landings (and much more). Now it is home to the world’s most important Sailing Regatta (Cowes), and the world’s most famous sailing race (Round the Island).

The Solent offers a range of in-land and coastal sailing, with plenty of interesting and historic places to sail to and explore – like Cowes, Beaulieu, Chichester and Yarmouth – and you’ll often be surrounded by magnificent cliffs, amazing beaches and lush rolling green hills. Coupled with reliable winds, predominant sunshine, and pleasant temperatures during the sailing season, the Solent is a fantastic place to charter a yacht! We can help you find and book your ideal yacht or catamaran, with one of our trusted Charter Partners - just get in touch or search in the pink box with live prices and availability !  

 SAILING RATING:  Intermediate / Advanced - England offers excellent wind conditions, but you will also need to have a good understanding of tides and how they can affect your speed and course over the ground to get anywhere (sometimes literally). The season runs from March to November, with the peak season being in July and August (UK summer holiday season).

 MUST-SEE:  Our full suggested itinerary is further down the page, but we'd highly recommend taking in the famous Needles off the Isle of Wight, the nautical village of Cowes, and the splendid Roman village of Chichester, with it’s fantastic cathedral. There’s also the Mary Rose ship at Gosport, or the picturesque Beaulieu, amongst many others!

 WHAT WE CAN OFFER:  We have a great range of yachts and catamarans available for charter from our trusted Charter Partners, all available bareboat or Skippered. We can also arrange a Hostess, Personal Chef and other crew.

 GETTING THERE:  We operate from three marinas in the Solent area, which are within a 40 minutes drive of the local Southampton airport, or within a 2 hours’ drive from London airports. We can organise transfers for you if required – just ask.

 WHY BOOK WITH US?  We only work with the very best professional charter operators , who we have met, know, and trust to give you the same outstanding customer service as you'll get from PlainSailing.com.  

 WHAT NEXT?  Use the pink box to search for yachts or catamarans in England. Sadly we don't currently have live availability and pricing for English yachts, but we'll do our best to get you the yacht you want - if you have any other questions or requests, get in touch via Live Chat, the Contact Form , or by phone.  

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The Solent is an intriguing place to sail, with dramatic cliffs, fantastic beaches and idyllic towns and villages, all steeped in centuries of nautical history. Throw in brilliant sailing conditions, lots of yachts in the giant marinas in the area, and you can see why they call this the home of sailing - plus practically everyone knows about sailing.

It’s only a six-day itinerary because the odds are that you’ll be busy getting provisions and getting familiar with the boat on the Friday you arrive, and you have to return to the home marina on the Thursday - but you can stay on board for a final night, before disembarking on Friday morning. This itinerary starts in our main marina base of Lymington, but you can obviously also start or end in Hamble (or substitute Hamble for Gosport) and sail the same circular route.  

Today we’re just making a short hop to Hamble-le-rice, or Hamble as it’s better known, which is a short run with the prevailing west-south-westerly summer wind away. Being a short leg means you can get familiar with the boat and give everyone a chance to take the helm - with an optional man overboard drill to act as a useful refresher.

Hamble is actually technically inland, and you sail up the river Hamble to take your pick from one of a number of well-protected marinas. The whole area will be bustling with sailors, and Hamble is a picturesque village with olde style English houses with thatched rooves and cobbled streets. There’s plenty of great places to eat and drink here (many with beautiful settings by the waterside). Sailors have been stopping here for literally hundreds of years, so I am sure the buildings could share a tale or two.  

From Hamble, we’re heading back out to the English Channel (incidentally, the French just call it La Manche or ‘the Channel’) before tacking to port and following the prevailing wind east and along the south coast. Chichester is back inland, so you’ll need to sail north past West Wittering village, and up the Ichenor reach to get to Chichester marina – a natural marina which, with space for over 1,000 berths, is also the biggest in England. Chichester is about a 5km walk away, or a ten-minute taxi ride, but there are beaches nearby if you prefer to relax.

If you have time, and you’re interested, then you can take lunch in Gosport (Portsmouth) on the way where there’s multiple maritime museums. At the very least, it’s worth sailing into the area to have a close look at HMS Discovery (which was the famous English Naval General Lord Horatio Nelson’s very own boat in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 – which he won) or the Mary Rose (Henry VIII’s boat), which was sunk by the French in the Solent in 1545 (and retrieved in 1982).  

To get to Cowes, we need to sail south and out of the Chichester harbour area (an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and home to many seals) before tacking into the prevailing summer winds. The land on your nose is the Isle of Wight, and Cowes is on the northern tip of this diamond-shaped rock.

To get to a mooring in Cowes you’ll need to get past the Cowes ‘floating bridge’ – a ferry service across the River Medina which has been in operation since 1720, and links the two sides of the village without the need for a 10 mile round-trip. It started as rowing boats, but is now a chain ferry which can also accommodate 20 or so cars. Cowes is a place any sailor will find interesting, and it has some of the finest seafood you’ll ever find.  

From Cowes, we’re crossing the Solent (which is actually the name for the bit of water between England and the Isle of Wight) and sailing inland to visit Beaulieu. Beau Lieu is French for ‘Beautiful place’ and the Abbey and estate here certainly are! You’ll need to moor at Bucklers Hard (an idyllic Georgian village which was also a place where they built ships – including three war galleons which were involved in the Battle of Trafalgar) and then stroll to the village and its wonderful Palace house from there.

Then we’re back down the river and over the Solent again to Yarmouth, another pretty and nautical-obsessed town on the Isle of Wight.  

It’s made more complicated still by the wreck of the SS Varvassi (which ran aground here in 1947 when it was carrying a load of tangerines from Algiers to Southampton) – all 1,800 boats are aiming to squeeze through the 60m gap between the lighthouse and the wreck, but a fair number each year end the race here.

To get there for a closer look, we need to sail into the Solent then head west, tacking up the prevailing wind as we follow the magnificent coastline. Make the turn if you have the time, before setting a course pretty much due west for Poole, back on the UK mainland. Poole is a natural harbour area, and there is a vast amount of water ‘inland’ behind the gap in the coastline. The largest island in here is Brownsea Island, which is where the first ever Scout camp took place in 1907 – Scouting began as a small camp here for young teenage boys and the organisation now spans 216 countries and has over 50 million members!  

It will be hard not to spot Bournemouth beach on your port side, which is the UK’s longest beach, and one of the best – there’s over seven miles of delightful sandy beach, and over five million people visit it each year. They say the water is warmer here, so it might be worth throwing down the anchor for a quick dip if you haven’t yet done so this week.

You’ll sail past Hurst castle as you re-enter the Solent (built by Henry VIII to protect the Solent) which, for a number of years, housed the most powerful guns or weapons in the world! And then it’s back to the marina. Don’t forget to refill the fuel tanks before mooring her up one last time. You’ll be able to stay on-board tonight, so there is still time to check out Lymington and have one last night with the crew before you head back to the real world.

Hopefully the weather has been kind to you, you’ve enjoyed exploring the beautiful Solent, and you’re leaving with better friends than you arrived with. You might already have decided as a crew to come again next year, or maybe you fancy sailing somewhere new? In either case, head to PlainSailing.com to get some inspiration about places to sail from and to read the destination guides. Have a safe journey home, and we look forward to seeing you soon.  

Sailing Conditions

In the Solent the wind is at a steady Force 4 throughout the year, and it arrives almost always from a South-westerly direction, having raced right across the Atlantic before arriving on your sails. Whilst there are occasions where other weather systems will affect the wind conditions (notably when high or low pressures are above the Solent), these usually pass within a couple of days.

The added challenge of sailing out here is that you have to factor in the effect that tides will have on your course and speed over ground, and, in some cases whether you can enter or leave a harbour – so be sure to consider tides as well as checking the wind forecast.

We operate from a number of marinas in the Solent area - Hamble, Gosport and Lymington are all within 20 to 40 minutes drive of the local Southampton airport, or within a 2 hour drive from London airports, and are all fantastic jumping off points for exploring the area.

Charters typically start on a Friday, so if your flights don't quite match, you might need somewhere to stay on-land for a night or two - we recommend Landfall B&B or Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble, Spring Garden Guest House in Gosport, or The Bosun's Chair in Lymington.

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Sunseeker 58 Predator Luxury Yacht Charters

Join us aboard 'martyna' for a charter in the solent from her home port in ocean village marina, southampton. whatever your event, we have all the comforts on board to facilitate an amazing day on the water..

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‘martyna’ sunseeker 58 predator yacht charter.

Martyna is a beautiful Sunseeker 58 Predator luxury yacht and arguably one of the most elegant Sunseeker have ever produced. The Predator 58 is a classic and the sleek, powerful lines give an impressive performance.

Martyna Yacht Charters are perfect for all occasions such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries and corporate event days, with all the comforts on board to facilitate wonderful days on the water.

Your c harter can commence from various locations in and around the Solent to suit your itinerary, so join us and our team of highly skilled crew whilst we take you for a fantastic adventure around the Solent or the Isle of Wight. 

Accommodation

Below decks there is a spacious air-conditioned saloon with TV and Wi-Fi, a fully equipped galley, three double cabins and two bathrooms.

Facilities include TVs, a sound system, fridges, ice-makers and a fridge galley for drinks on the main deck.

Departing from Ocean Village we will take you on an exciting day-time sightseeing cruise around the Solent and the Isle of Wight. Alternatively we can start your charter with a local collection from mainland harbours like Beaulieu, Hamble, Lymington or Portsmouth, or from Cowes or Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight.

“I’ve met the most interesting people while travelling on a boat. This method of travel seems to attract the kind of people I want to be with.”

Hedy lamarr, “being on a boat that’s moving through the water, it’s so clear. everything falls into place in terms of what’s important and what’s not.”, james taylor, “twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did. throw off the bowlines and sail away from safe harbour. explore. dream. discover.”.

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What's Included in your Charter?

Still water, sparkling water, coca-cola, snacks, ‘martyna’ specification.

2 x 900hp MAN

Prices from £1400

Charter suggestion – day trip in solent.

9:30am – Embark for welcome and instructions

10:00am – Depart for pre-arranged itinerary and activities

5:00pm – Return to port

Charter Suggestion – Evening on the Isle of Wight

5:00pm – Embark for welcome and instructions

5:30pm – Depart to Isle of Wight for meal or function

10:00pm – Return to port

Price Includes:

• Skipper and Hostess
• Fuel to 40 miles for 8 hour charter (25 miles for 4 hour charter)
• Port fees in Ocean Village
• Soft Drinks and Snacks

Extras Available:

• Additional fuel charges, if the included amount is exceeded
• Port fees other than Ocean Village
• Catering, Beer, Wine and Spirits

Partners with the Hut

As partners with The Hut in Colwell Bay, we would be delighted to organise a table for you and your party for the perfect charter & dining experience.

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We’re now taking bookings for charters for 2023 for trips around the Solent or over to the Isle of Wight. If you’d like to lunch at the George in Yarmouth, or watch the super cruisers arrive at Southampton, we will do everything we can to make your day a success. We can accommodate your charter…

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Solent Skippered Yacht Charter – Prices

Solent yacht sail charter with skipper – yacht day trips, weekend or week sailing holidays from uk.

Solent Skippered Yacht Charter / Hire – Sailing Breaks, Weekends & Holidays are fantastic fun for the family or friends. Taking a sail boat rental in UK with your own Skipper (Captain) or Instructor is excellent for flotilla training, improving sailing skills, building boat handling confidence and specific skills or drills training for yourself, family, children and friends. Skippered yacht charter is a fantastic, flexible way to learn new skills and tricks of the trade or to simply take a family sailing holiday going west along the Jurassic Coast, kick back and relax.

No matter if you are a beginner, Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper wanting to brush up on some yacht sailing skills, if you opt for ‘skippered yacht charter’ and take your own private yacht Skipper you can dictate your own itinerary, exactly where you go and what you want to learn – but with someone else to take overall responsibility of your voyage and teach you along the way. Our very friendly and patient yacht Skippers are all commercially endorsed by the MCA ensuring they have all the qualities and skills to make your yacht charter memorable and enjoyable.

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Sailing Yacht Charter With Skipper – Excellent for:

• Family Sailing Holidays
• Getting the Kids Afloat
• Flotilla Training
• Boat Handling, Skills and Drills
• Sailing Tuition Days
• Adventure Cruises
• Mile-Building
• Special Occasions / Birthday Parties / Anniversaries

Often people just need a a small confidence boost to their sailing skills, need more intensive training for members of their family or friends or want some further boat handling skills before they take their first charter. We will teach you any aspects of yacht sailing in a manner that is suitable to your learning style, so that you learn at your own pace and keep you comfortable and at ease. If you want a less formalised approach and just need a helping hand and guidance – no problem. Speak to us with regards your requirements, what size boat you think you would require, how many berths, how long a charter and what you wish to get from the experience. We run chilled out skippered charter weekends, week long explorations, ‘kick back and relax’ style family yacht holidays plus intensive sailing skills and drills sessions. We can provide family / child friendly first mates to help look after the kids. Own boat tuition is also available .

Yacht pictured – Jeanneau 37 Sun Odyssey. Charter with Skipper

Yacht Including Skipper Pricing (2023 rates held for present):

At present prices have been held at 2023 rates and will increase on the 1st April. Please book early for the best prices. Includes: These prices include the yacht ‘Welcome Pack’ with tea / coffee / sugar / cleaning products / 1 bottle of gas. It includes the skipper and home port berthing fees. You will be expected to feed and provision for the skipper during your charter and leave one aft cabin for his / her sole use.

 Extras: Wet weather gear (adult sizes) / fuel / mooring fees / outboard / spinnaker / ‘walkaway’ clean down fee / Covid 19 sanitiser fee / any shore-side accommodation required for Skipper / First Mate (if you want sole occupancy)

An example price of a 9 berth, 37 foot yacht with Skipper (in non- race / regatta periods) would be:

An example price  of a 9 berth, 37 foot yacht with Skipper / First Mate with catering for a max of 5  persons (1 evening meal taken ashore at own cost for 2 or more day events) in non- race / regatta periods would be:

Extras: Wet weather gear / fuel / mooring fees / outboard / spinnaker /  any shore-side accommodation required for Skipper / First Mate (if you want sole occupancy) – please see extras at bottom of bare boat charter page.  Optional Extras

See here for further information about sailing holidays with Skipper for the family

WEEKEND & SPECIAL OFFERS!    Jeanneau 37 with Skipper (Fri 1800 – Sunday 1600 hrs) We sometimes do special packaged offers on this yacht. It is available for skippered charter package with excellent Skipper coach and mentor – Includes  37ft, 9 Berth Yacht + Skipper. If you are flexible on dates have a look at our ‘Latest Offers’ for available dates / prices.

Yachts available for charter Our superbly equipped and maintained charter yachts come with stereos, most with heaters, ‘welcome pack’, all safety and state of the art navigational aids and equipment. Sea Start comes for peace of mind and all our charter yachts are coded to the MCA safety requirements. Sail in the sheltered waters of the Solent with its wide array of different ports, harbours, creeks and rivers – or sail to further destinations and take in some French ports and the Channel Isles. The choice is yours. See here best travel options from UK airports.

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Sail in the sheltered waters of the Solent with its wide array of different ports, harbours, creeks and rivers – or sail to further destinations and take in some French ports and the Channel Isles. The choice is yours.

Dictate your own itinerary and what you want to learn, but with someone else to take overall responsibility. Our friendly & patient yacht skippers are all commercially endorsed by the MCA to ensure your yacht charter is memorable & enjoyable.

If you are looking for discounted Solent yacht charter and cheap special yacht deals then look no further.

Discount Yacht Charter

Our superbly equipped & maintained charter yachts come with stereos, heaters, welcome pack, all safety and state of the art navigational aids & equipment. Sea Start comes for peace of mind & all our yachts are coded to MCA safety requirements.

To see the Charter prices for our different yachts click this link. Our prices are broken down by season and also show cost for additional extras to ensure your charter is memorable and enjoyable.

Yacht Charter Prices

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

Our charter boats are extremely well equipped. To see an example inventory, click this link.

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