Solent Yacht Charter – Hamble Harbour

A Solent yacht charter is the perfect way to explore the charming harbours of the English southern coast.

The Solent is a unique spot of sheltered waters protected by the Isle of Wight; it’s an ideal place for yachting. From here, the world is at your doorstep with the Channel Islands and France in cruising distance. A Solent yacht charter is perfect if you want to explore and enjoy the harbours along the south coast.

Solent Yacht Charter – Hamble Harbour

The River Hamble is at the heart of the Solent and Hamble Harbour is the perfect stop off if you’ve chosen a Solent Yacht Charter. The River Hamble is considered to be the home of British yachting, with three sites of Special Scientific Interest and a Nature Reserve Country Park.

Solent Yacht Charter

If you have a Solent yacht charter, there are 3,000 moorings on the River Hamble with berthing available at the many Marinas and boatyards. There are extensive facilities and some major attractions on the social calendar.

Sailing Social Calender

It’s worth getting your Solent yacht charter to coincide with the annual sailing events. There are a number of events that attract yachts throughout the sailing world including:

• Hamble Week
• The winter series
• The spring series
• Bursledon Regatta

Sailing clubs along the river join forces to organise the events.

Hamble Week

If you want to experience some real festivities, organise your Solent yacht charter to coincide with Hamble Week, usually held at the end of June and beginning of July. It promises a fun filled programme with something for everyone. This year’s festivities include a barn dance, live music at the Beach Bar, a Caribbean night and Jazz by the Jetty. These events are free, and if you’ve taken a family Solent yacht charter holiday, there’s plenty for the kids to do too, including the Crabbing Competition.

Solent Yacht Charter – Adventure Holidays

If you’ve taken out a Solent yacht charter you may want to give your sea legs a rest and head inland. The Hamble Valley has plenty of coastlines to explore and the unspoilt countryside is dotted with quaint villages. There are also major attractions in the nearby areas of New Forest, Southampton and Winchester making it an ideal destination for a family adventure holiday.