Sail training – Skipper it like a pro
2023-11-09 09:00 - 2023-11-10 17:00, 2023-11-15 09:00 - 2023-11-16 17:00, 2023-11-23 09:00 - 2023-11-24 17:00 (Europe/London) | Jeanneau 389 ‘Pure Pressure’, Port Hamble Marina, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
The ultimate bite sized training block! Whether you are a newly qualified day skipper or are looking to consolidate previous experience, this intensive 2 day event is a great way to develop 3 key skill areas.
Starting with a sail trim and reefing session, you’ll get lots of hands on experience and benefit from the top tips and best practices from a PL instructor. As day turns to night, you’ll work through a serious of navigational exercises before overnighting in a Solent marina away from Port Hamble (choice dependent on weather). Day 2 will focus on marina boat handling both in the morning and on return to Port Hamble, with more sail trim and navigational work covered on the return leg to Port Hamble.
Join with other members and benefit from a 2:1 student-instructor ratio for a high quality training experience!
Marina fees away from the home berth and food onboard are not included.

Motor training - Twin engine
2023-11-10 09:00 - 17:00
Take the wheel of our Prestige 36 ‘Patrician’ for a high quality general training day with a low student to instructor ratio. We’ll be focusing on building your close quarters handling skills of a twin engine boat as well as other general key skill training
For members with appropriate motorboat experience, the day can also include a competence assessment for the twin engine class – assuming you demonstrate the required skills.

Competence assessment - Sailboat
2023-11-10 10:30 - 17:00, 2023-11-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
This one day assessment is the fastest way for experienced skippers to get on the water and demonstrate competence.
You will focus on the core skills required to safely skipper sailboats within the Pure Latitude fleet. With up to three members onboard, you will each be asked to assume the role of skipper to demonstrate your ability and understanding of:

Boat checks
Safety briefings
Boat handling under both sail and motor
IRPCS.

Please allow adequate time to prepare a passage plan for the day. It should be submitted to the office three days prior to the assessment date.
Before booking an assessment please ensure you’ve completed the First Booking Form and have read our guidance on passing your competence assessment

Motor training – Axopar 28
2023-11-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-21 09:00 - 17:00
This one day training and familiarisation event for members holding a powerboat level 2 and day skipper theory qualification, covers everything you need to know for an enjoyable powerboat trip out in the Solent. Our instructor will cover high-speed manoeuvres, close quarter boat handling, coming alongside, engine checks, anchoring and navigation. You will come away feeling more confident in your powerboating skills and the day can also include a competence assessment.

Sail training - Park it like a pro
2023-11-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
Our most popular event day literally teaches you how to park your sailing boat like a pro. Leaving and coming back to your berth is often the most nerve wracking part of the day – but it really needn’t be. Build your confidence and learn new skills from an RYA instructor who will teach you how to use the wind, tide, prop walk and prop wash to your advantage.
This full day event is open to both experienced and new skippers and covers everything required for a perfect park. You will plan your manoeuvre, communicate with your crew and gain plenty of hands on practice mooring the boat in a variety of conditions.

Sail training - Park it like a pro
2023-11-14 09:00 - 17:00

Club welcome
2023-11-15 16:30 - 17:30, 2023-11-28 16:30 - 17:30
Join us and other new members for a Zoom meeting to run through everything ‘PL’.
We’ll guide you through the ‘nuts and bolts’ of club membership and give you opportunity to ask any questions. Hosted by one of the team, we will walk you through:
– Logging in and the member portal: making a booking and your account.
– The information hub.
– Points, seasons, booking windows, transfers, and cancellations.
– Using a boat: Self-induction, check on & off, what’s onboard, fuel & gas, cleaning standards.
– Charges and billing: ancillary charges, monthly billing cycle, damage deposit / your liability.
– Reporting incidents.
– Competence assessment – how and when.
– Training pathways & expanding your fleet use.
– Making the most of your membership
– Next steps
Meeting link will be sent in the event confirmation and joining instructions.

Sail training - Sail trim master class
2023-11-17 09:00 - 17:00
This masterclass is designed to help you get to grips with sail trim, using the control lines to vary sail shape for different conditions and points of sail, not to mention making the boat go faster. Join with other members and benefit from a low student-instructor ratio for a high quality training experience! You will practice a range of upwind and downwind trim skills, to include halyard tension, car positions and sheet angles to set draft and twist.
A professional instructor will explain the primary and secondary effects of all controls and simplify the sometimes complex black art of sail trim to provide a faster and better-balanced boat.

Motor training – Axopar 28
2023-11-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Axopar 28 ‘Pure Coincidence’, Port Hamble Marina, United Kingdom

Sail training - Sail trim masterclass
2023-11-17 09:00 - 17:00 | X-Yacht 37 ‘Pure Attitude’, Port Hamble Marina, United Kingdom
This masterclass is designed to help you get to grips with advanced sail trim, using the control lines to vary sail shape for different conditions and points of sail, not to mention making the boat go faster. You will practice a range of upwind and downwind trim skills, to include halyard tension, car positions and sheet angles to set draft and twist.
A professional instructor will explain the primary and secondary effects of all controls and simplify the sometimes complex black art of sail trim to provide a faster and better-balanced boat.

Sail training - Boat systems
2023-11-23 09:00 - 17:00
If you’re not sure how you should rerun a reefing line or are unclear how to drop a furled genoa on deck, you need to join one of our boat system days.
The syllabus is designed to help you improve your knowledge of boat systems on board a sailing boat, including the diagnosis of common problems and how to fix them or manage them! We’ll be covering everything from the engine and fuel systems to boat wiring systems and battery management. Then we’ll head up on deck and explore rigging, winches and windlasses. Come and sharpen up your knowledge to make your days afloat easier and more relaxing.

Sailing social - Winter warmer
2023-11-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
Rug up warm for the first social sail of low season. No experience is required to join our Winter Warmer skippered by one of our RYA Instructors. Head out to the Solent for a day of sailing with likeminded members.
The day starts at 9am at Port Hamble, returning by 5pm. Lunch will be on board (please bring your own lunch).

Motor training - RYA Powerboat level 2
2023-11-25 09:00 - 2023-11-26 17:00 | Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
This two-day RYA course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat (outboard engine). It covers low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed and collision regulations.
Learn more about the RYA powerboat level 2 course

Motor training - Riverboat
2023-12-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Stevens 34 Riverboat ‘Pure Carma’, Windsor Marina (MDL), United Kingdom
Spend the day getting to know the non tidal Thames on our Stevens 34 ‘Pure Carma’. Learn the bylaws and how to navigate in confined waters, operate a lock, and understand how the stream affects boat handling on the river. This full day training experience is ideal for any sailor or motor boater looking to try out inland waterways. Prior riverboat experience is not required.

Sail training - Furling asymmetric
2023-12-02 09:00 - 17:00
Join for a day of hands-on spinnaker training and learn how to rig and fly furling asymmetric sail with ease.
This one-day event is aimed at introducing members to the furling asymmetric available for the Oceanis 30.1s. The ‘furling spiannker’ aids light wind performance and is quick and easy to deploy when required – a great Summer sail. The day will cover everything needed for an experienced sailor to start using this downwind sail in light airs. Members will have the opportunity to both helm and crew while flying the spinnaker.
Throughout the day you will cover:
– Rigging, hoisting, and dropping.
– Gybing
– True and apparent wind
– Sailing angles
– Wind ranges
– Safety
– Sail care and seamanship
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a novice, this spinnaker training event is the perfect opportunity to enhance your sailing skills and enjoy informative and fun day on the water.

Sail training - RYA Coastal skipper
2023-12-04 09:00 - 2023-12-08 17:00 | Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 ‘Pure Intent’, Port Hamble Marina, Southampton, SO31 4QD
If you’re serious about developing your skippering skills, then the 5-day RYA coastal skipper practical course covers advanced skippering techniques – ideal if you already have a strong sailing and navigational skill base (YM theory) and now want to undertake coastal passages by day and night.
You’ll skipper suitably demanding passages and learn more about pilotage by day and night, boat handling, passage planning, safety and emergency situations. It’s an intensive week – be prepared for some hard work. You will be sleeping onboard and visiting ports along the south coast.
Please note this training event is also suitable for anyone looking to build miles and develop their skills with intensive training – so even if you’re not ready to successfully complete the coastal skipper course, this is a really comprehensive week that will take your skills and knowledge forward to the next level.
Price: 100 points or £1400 per person
Marina fees away from the home berth and food onboard are not included.

Learn more about the RYA coastal skipper course

Sail training - Strong wind techniques
2023-12-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
This event is ideal for sailors wanting to develop their strong wind sailing techniques. You’ll be guided by a professional instructor who will help you develop your confidence and offer expert advice across the following:
· Weather forecast and passage plan/decision making.
· Boat and crew preparation for heavy weather before you depart.
· Heavy weather tips on all points of sail.
· Sail plans and reefing (upwind and downwind).
· Understanding the sea state / choosing your tack.
· Manoeuvring in heavy seas.
· Longer passage considerations.
The Pure Latitude team has an impressive range of skills to offer, but controlling the weather unfortunately isn’t one of them! Strong winds are not guaranteed but what we can promise is a robust, in-depth day of training that will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to take your skippering to the next level, whatever the weather.

Sail training – Your choice
2023-12-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-17 09:00 - 17:00
Join with other members and benefit from a 2:1 student-instructor ratio for a high-quality training experience! The syllabus is run on a “your choice” basis covering key skill areas as chosen by the attending members with a professional PL instructor on hand to help you to hone those skills!
This is also a great introduction to twin rudder handling.
The choice of skills to cover can include the following areas:
• Sail Trim
• Marina Handling
• Anchoring & Mooring
• Systems
• Safety at sea
• Pilotage
• Passage Planning
• Electronic Navigation
Please email info@purelatitude.com with your preferred skill to cover prior to the event.

Motor training - RYA Powerboat level 2
2023-12-13 09:00 - 2023-12-14 17:00

Sail training - RYA Coastal skipper
2023-12-13 09:00 - 2023-12-17 17:00 | Jeanneau 389 ‘Pure Pressure’, Port Hamble Marina, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom

Motor training: Merry Fisher 895
2023-12-14 09:00 - 19:00 | Merry Fisher 895 ‘Pure Pêche’, Lymington Yacht Haven, Lymington, United Kingdom
Take the helm of our Merry Fisher 895 ‘Pure Pêche’ for a day of high quality motor training. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor you will focus on close quarter maneuvers and boat handling techniques for twin outboards, as well as other key skills.
For members with appropriate motorboat experience, this day can also include a competence assessment.
