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Sailing Experience Days on the Solent

HURST POINT YACHT CHARTERS LIMITED

Here are some ideas for getting on the water from just £10 per person. There is no age limit and no experience is required. On the day bring a picnic to enjoy on-board if you wish. Your party will be impressed that you have not settled for the boring old gift ideas and you have come up with something original. All the family can join in and try their hand at operating the boat. Learn how to tie it up to the dockside with the correct knots and where to position the fenders. The Solent has its own micro climate with significantly more sunshine than the mainland. We very often leave the clouds behind as we potter under motor down the river where you can view the wild life on the marshes. Our standard boat takes 7 people and operates from Lymington right on the edge of the New Forest National Park through which you will pass on your way to the marina. But if your party exceeds 7 people, we can offer larger vessels to cope with any party size. We can actually organise excursions out on the water for up to 200 people so please feel free to enquire.

Yachts are Department of Transport certified and the skipper holds an RYA/MCA commercial endorsement. All equipment you require is carried on board including wet weather gear, life jackets and life lines. These gift ideas can be tailored to individual requirements. On all trips, crew will have the option to get involved in all aspects of sailing the yacht. Significant informal sailing training can be acquired by those wishing to do so. A short walk along the pontoon is required to access the yacht where a step up can be provided. Note that wheel chairs cannot be accommodated due to the nature of the activity and crew must be able to descend a companionway to the 'heads' below.

Check on the link below for the full list of Solent events this year.

Finally please do not overlook our RYA sailing courses for beginners which is another way of treating that special person to a sailing experience. RYA Start Yachting is a two day course at a price of around £215.

Please follow the link above for current prices of all trips.

An Experience Day presentation complimentary sailing gift voucher/certificate will be supplied if required. This can be seen on the Gift Vouchers page.

ONE HOUR NON SAILING WELCOME ABOARD A 40FT SAILING YACHT

Sit back and enjoy a complimentary coffee and cakes at our walk ashore berth on the Lymington River with fabulous views of the passing marine life. We will show you around and give you an informative talk demonstrating some of the equipment and techniques used on a modern sailing yacht.
Minimum three people, children half price

ONE HOUR BOAT TRIP

Motor up the river to the town quay, then back down to the mouth of the river where it meets the Solent. Or head straight to the mouth of the river and hoist the sails for a short demonstration.

TWO HOUR EXCURSION

Once in the Solent, sail across to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight with a drinks stop outside the harbour entrance if required. Tide and wind conditions may permit a visit to the Beaulieu river to the east or Keyhaven nature reserve to the west. Those who like to fish may trawl some mackerel feathers along behind the boat or drop anchor and try some fishing on the bottom. Whilst at anchor you can put the kettle on

FOUR HOUR TRIP

Depending on tide times on the day, the famous yachting destination of Cowes can be reached to the east or the Needles lighthouse at the far western end of the Isle of Wight. The National Trust nature reserve at Newtown Creek on the island, the beach at Alum Bay and the Medina rivers with their rich river life are alternative destinations. There are options to go ashore for a short time where a variety of exciting bars and restaurants can be found. This trip is ideal when you are looking for gift ideas to celebrate a husbands or dads special birthday or with office colleagues for a Thursday evening team bonding outing from 6pm to 10pm.

FULL DAY CRUISE

A full day trip allows passage to the Hamble river, the intriguing Wooton Creek and Portsmouth harbour to the east or the beautiful beaches on Studland Bay and Poole harbour (the worlds second largest natural harbour) to the west. A variety of options exist for drinks and refreshments ashore or on board. Please note that we do not have a licence to sell alcohol but you may bring your own.