Lymington Yacht Haven in February! Unbelievable that we had 30 knots of wind at the weekend when we were doing our Man Over Board Drills. Peace before the storm. You could see the storm coming so we ran for cover but did get wet! A good reminder of how quickly the weather changes.
This wasn’t a formal course – just training. Lots more training opportunities
Stag sailing video This video was made by Pete from the 3 boat Stag weekend mentioned below. I am now just back from a hen weekend on the same boat with similar conditions – maybe a little more sunshine. Still needed a reef in. I think the ladies loved the exciting conditions and all got…
Some great sailing in the Solent in October. Mixed weather with some wet days but not really cold. As ever some great views at sunrise, sunset, moon rise, mid day. Quite magical. I don’t want the sailing season to end…..
Looking back over a great sailing season in 2017. Plenty of sailing in the Solent as usual – teaching, regattas, corporate days, stag & hen dos. Also memorable trips to St Vaast, Weymouth and Dartmouth. All lovely places to sail. Dartmouth was the most challenging as we had the wind against us both…
This is the most incredible cricket match in the world and it happens on/in the Solent. I spend my life avoiding Bramble Bank but the Island Sailing Club and Royal Southern Yacht Clubs look for it to play cricket once a year! This is for real http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANqk6P29AoU
Two days apart and how different the weather was. That is what makes it such fun sailing in and near the Solent. Both days were warm and both days were great fun. One day you are in shorts and T shirts, the next in full wet weather gear and 25+ knots of wind. It just…
Solent has more than sailing. Look at a small example of the ‘wildlife’. Such a range of wildlife and views sailing on The Solent. See the Seal in Newtown Creek. Then in the marinas like the duck in Hamble and the swan in Lymington and even the Birds on the Needles. We often swim in Newtown Creek…