Sailing from Portsmouth and Port Solent allows you to experience sailing in one of the busiest waterways in the world.
This stretch of water is sandwiched between the rugged English Coast and the North Shores of the Isle Of Wight. Discover beautiful sand beaches, Salt Marshlands, Shingle Coves and Sloping green hills that meet the ocean with a dramatic drop – all from your private yacht.
There are many sailing options from Port Solent, with some locations being particularly party-friendly or ideal grounds for fossil hunters; find family-friendly beaches or historical towns with incredible architectural history, along this stretch of coast. We have summarised our top stops for your charter, depending on the holiday experience you’re after, below. For Families
The Jurassic Coast is a beautiful sail from Port Solent, to Durdle Door and The Needle, all are great spots for kids to learn about geography and take in the beauty of this coast. Stopping off in places like Lulworth cove will also give families the opportunity to go fossil hunting and learn about the dinosaurs that once roamed these beaches.
For Couples
Sailing from Portsmouth’s Port Solent to Bournemouth will showcase The UK’s spectacular coastline – from sailing through The Solent, with the Isle of Wight to one side and mainland UK to the other, you will find yourself at peace. Then past The New Forest – rugged, ancient beaches with greenery, wild horses and beautiful nature reserves and Bournemouth lights from restaurants, bars and street lamps are like art as they reflect across the ocean water at night.
For First-Time Sailors
If you’re new to sailing or wish to have your first sailing adventure in the UK, we suggest exploring our Sailing School located in Port Solent, provided by our partner, Prometheus. We advise achieving an advanced and confident sailing proficiency before embarking independently from Portsmouth (a minimum qualification of level 3 is required to sail with us from Portsmouth). Alternatively, you have the option to enlist the services of a hired skipper.
For Large GroupsThe Solent, with its expansive waters and diverse destinations, is a great option for large groups departing from Portsmouth. Organise a flotilla or charter multiple boats to accommodate everyone. Bournemouth, Southampton and Portsmouth are all university towns, each offer their own unique atmospheres but all have great nightlife and restaurants which will be accommodating of large parties.
