Cruising Area
The Solent
Britains most concentrated cruising ground: compact, tidal, crowded with choices and never quite mastered.
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The Solent
A clear route into the harbours, rivers, anchorages, history and cruising character of Britain's most concentrated sailing waters.
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River
River Hamble Guide
A practical cruising reference for entering, navigating and choosing a berth on one of Britains best-known yachting rivers.
Marina
Hamble Point Marina
A purposeful marina at the mouth of the Hamble, shaped by quick Solent access, serious marine trades and a famously busy sailing river.
Harbour
Cowes Harbour Guide
A practical harbour reference for approaching Cowes, choosing a berth and navigating the River Medinas ferry and commercial traffic.
Anchorage
Newtown Creek Guide
A practical anchorage reference for approaching Newtown Creek, using its moorings and protecting its sensitive natural setting.
Harbour
Yarmouth Harbour Guide
A practical harbour reference for visitor berthing, fuel, facilities and western Solent approaches.
Harbour
Portsmouth Harbour Guide
A practical harbour reference for entering Portsmouth, understanding controlled traffic and choosing visitor berthing.
Cruising Area
Southampton Water Guide
A professional cruising reference for commercial traffic, VTS procedures, marina access and passage planning on Southampton Water.
River
Beaulieu River Guide
A practical cruising reference for entering the Beaulieu River, finding visitor moorings and exploring Bucklers Hard.
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- Cruising AreaThe Solent
Britains most concentrated cruising ground: compact, tidal, crowded with choices and never quite mastered.
- RiverRiver Hamble Guide
A practical cruising reference for entering, navigating and choosing a berth on one of Britains best-known yachting rivers.
- MarinaHamble Point Marina
A purposeful marina at the mouth of the Hamble, shaped by quick Solent access, serious marine trades and a famously busy sailing river.
- HarbourCowes Harbour Guide
A practical harbour reference for approaching Cowes, choosing a berth and navigating the River Medinas ferry and commercial traffic.
- AnchorageNewtown Creek Guide
A practical anchorage reference for approaching Newtown Creek, using its moorings and protecting its sensitive natural setting.
- HarbourYarmouth Harbour Guide
A practical harbour reference for visitor berthing, fuel, facilities and western Solent approaches.
- HarbourPortsmouth Harbour Guide
A practical harbour reference for entering Portsmouth, understanding controlled traffic and choosing visitor berthing.
- Cruising AreaSouthampton Water Guide
A professional cruising reference for commercial traffic, VTS procedures, marina access and passage planning on Southampton Water.
- RiverBeaulieu River Guide
A practical cruising reference for entering the Beaulieu River, finding visitor moorings and exploring Bucklers Hard.
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