Solent Weather

It is over a year since I swapped life in an office for a life on the sea – as a skipper for various charter companies. My lifestyle could not be more different and how much I have learned. Lets be clear – I had no real idea of what I would do and day…

Yachting with a twist – no end of ways to enjoy life in the Solent.  Look at what we saw on one stag sailing weekend – water skiing behind a yacht – quite incredible.  Then a slightly more sedate towing behind a yacht.  We just observed these activities.  But there was lots of swimming. Even…

Back from latest stag sailing weekend.  As ever the guys were keen to learn and get involved.  We sailed to Newtown Creek – too shallow to stay so we anchored just outside and a few hardy guys swam.  A good downwind sail to Cowes.  Safely tucked up in North Basin away from the beautiful Classic…

A great first Stag sailing weekend of 2015.  The varied weather added to the enjoyment.  We had a long lively sail against the wind and tide from Lymington to Cowes on Saturday but a gentle downwind sail back on Sunday.  A relaxing lunch in Newtown Creek where we saw one of the resident seals. A…

A few interesting/incredible/valuable articles.  Yes – they really do play cricket on Bramble Bank – a great example of why you must be able to read charts and navigate!  Only about twice a year can you see the bank but it is there…… http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/sticky-wicket-for-midsolent-cricket-46177.aspx http://www.iwradio.co.uk/articles/2012-09-18-cricketers-in-mid-solent-rescue Ouch!  Another critical area to navigate.  Some of you will…

Just in case you wanted a change from sailing – here is a luxurious way to enjoy the Solent. This motor cruiser is available for half or a full day and you can enjoy some beauty treatments on board too! Of course sailing is the best way to engage with life on the Solent and…