Competence assessment - Sailboat
2025-03-20 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Hanse 348 ‘Pure Energy’, Port Hamble Marina
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 - Riverboat
2025-03-19 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.

Yachtmaster skills - Pilotage
2025-03-19 09:00 - 17:00
Pilotage is a key skill for all sailors but is especially vital for those looking to move towards a yachtmaster qualification. Practice the art of inshore navigation using visual references to identify and monitor your position. Under the supervision of an experience RYA instructor, you’ll use a range of techniques to precisely navigate to predefined locations, success will depend on your ability to think ahead while using the following tools and techniques:
– transits
– back bearings
– clearing lines
– wheel over points
– depth soundings
– fixes
– time, speed, and distance
– charts & almanacs
– chart plotter & radar

Sail training – Your choice
2025-03-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 ‘Pure Intent’, Port Hamble Marina, Southampton, SO31 4QD
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: Twin engine
2025-03-15 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Merry Fisher 1095Fly ‘Pure Calm’, Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, Hamble le Rice, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
Enjoy a day of twin engine boat handling onboard Pure Calm, our Merry Fisher 1095Fly. With the guidance of one of our expert instructors, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the onboard systems and equipment while practising the boat handling techniques required to operate the boat.
An excellent day for beginners and experienced motorboaters alike; delivered at a low training ratio you’ll benefit from focused instructor time, furthering your practical skills and understanding.
For members with appropriate motorboat experience, this day can also include a competence assessment.

Motor training - RYA Powerboat level 2
2025-03-15 09:00 - 2025-03-16 17:00 | Island RIB 750 ‘Pure Kicks’, Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, Hamble le Rice, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
This two-day RYA course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat fitted with single outboard engine. You will covers low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, planning speed manoeuvres, collision regulations and basic navigation. Across the two days you will build experience on both the RIB and cap camarat.
Learn more about the RYA powerboat level 2 course

Sail training - Park it like a pro
2025-03-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Hanse 348 ‘Pure Energy’, Port Hamble Marina
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 – Anchoring & mooring buoys
2025-03-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Jeanneau 389 ‘Pure Pressure’, Port Hamble Marina, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
Whether you’re stopping for lunch, going for a quick swim, or need to deal with engine failure, anchoring or picking up a mooring buoy securely and confidently is vital in ensuring the safety of you and your crew. Learn how to appraise the wind and tide to plan your approach under sail and motor.
Do you know what you need to consider before anchoring or picking up a mooring buoy?
Are you familiar with the process of dropping the anchor and can you make the right checks to ensure your anchor is not dragging?
Where should the pick-up point of the mooring be relative to the vessel?
Do the crew understand what is expected of them?
If you’d like the answers to these questions, or you simply want a refresher on anchoring and mooring safely and securely under the guidance of a professional instructor, then book yourself a space. You’ll be joined by other members and gain valuable knowledge in a friendly, stress-free environment.

Club welcome
2025-03-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-11 18:00 - 19:00
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 Knowledge hub.
– Seasons, booking windows, 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 - Strong wind techniques
2025-03-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Hanse 348 ‘Pure Energy’, Port Hamble Marina
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.

Yachtmaster skills - Man overboard & safety
2025-03-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Jeanneau 389 ‘Pure Pressure’, Port Hamble Marina, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
When was the last time you practiced MOB? Does your crew have the skills to recover you from the water? Would you and your crew benefit from refreshing your knowledge of safety equipment and best practices? If you feel extra training would be beneficial in any of these areas we recommend joining our safety at sea day under the expert guidance of an RYA instructor. For new and more experienced skippers alike, this is an opportunity to brush up and practice your knowledge of key skills which need to be fresh every time you set sail.
The day will include a recap of Safety equipment and procedures including:
– man overboard under engine
– man overboard under sail
– life jackets
– harness lines
– life raft
– flares and use of flares
– sounds and signals
– VHF procedures including reminder of DSC operations.

Sail training - Catamaran handling
2025-03-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Fontaine Pajot 36 ‘Issamella II’, Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, Hamble le Rice, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
Step onboard our Fontaine Pajot 36 for a hands-on day of catamaran training. With a strong focus on the twin engine techniques required for close quarters maneuvers, the day will give you plenty of time behind the wheel learning how to safely berth the boat. We’ll also look at the key differences between mono and multi hull sailing and cover our top tips on how to adapt your planning and sailing strategy to get the most of your catamaran booking.
For members with appropriate sailing and catamaran experience the day can also include a competence assessment.

Sail training - Night sailing
2025-03-07 14:30 - 22:30 | Jeanneau 389 ‘Pure Pressure’, Port Hamble Marina, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
As the sun sets on the Solent, you’ll be dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s on your night passage plan before heading out and putting theory into practice. This popular event is aimed to help you build your confidence in night sailing, gaining practical knowledge and valuable tips to navigate the complexities of sailing in the dark. It’s an ideal exercise for those looking to gain experience towards their coastal or Yachtmaster qualifications.

Motor training – Axopar 28
2025-03-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
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. For suitably experienced boaters, the day can also include competence assessment.

Sail training - Catamaran handling
2025-03-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Fontaine Pajot 36 ‘Issamella II’, Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, Hamble le Rice, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
Join Pure Latitude’s hands-on catamaran training aboard the Fontaine Pajot 36 ‘Issamella II’.
This full-day session focuses on twin-engine techniques essential for close-quarters manoeuvres, with plenty of practice in safely berthing the vessel. You’ll also explore key differences between monohull and multihull sailing, learning how to adapt your approach for optimal catamaran performance.
For members with appropriate experience, a competence assessment can be included.
Join other members, or book with friends or family to share the experience!

Sail training - RYA day skipper / competent crew (part 2)
2025-03-03 09:00 - 2025-03-05 17:00 | Jeanneau 389 ‘Pure Pressure’, Port Hamble Marina, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
Complete the 5 day RYA Day Skipper sail or Competent Crew course. The 5 days will teach you to take charge and set sail with confidence on a sailing yacht in local waters. You will visit different ports around the Solent to practice your pilotage and boat handling skills.
Part 1 – 30th – 31st January 2025
Part 2 – 3rd – 5th March 2025
Marina fees away from the home berth and food onboard are not included.
Please note you should complete your RYA Day Skipper Theory prior to the practical course.
You will need to purchase the RYA G158 Yachtmaster scheme book and bring it along with you to the course. Please also bring along a passport photo for your certificate.
Learn more about the RYA day skipper course

Social sailing - Bembridge crab run
2025-03-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
Join other Pure Latitude members for the annual Bembridge Crab Run. Enjoy a morning of sailing across the Eastern Solent to Bembridge for a lunch of beautiful fresh, local dressed crabs at The Best Dressed Crab. The day starts at 9am at Port Hamble, returning by 5pm.
Lunch is not included in the cost.

Motor training - RYA day skipper
2025-02-25 09:00 - 2025-02-28 17:00, 2025-02-17 09:00 - 2025-02-20 17:00 | Merry Fisher 1095Fly ‘Pure Calm’, Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, Hamble le Rice, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
Complete the RYA Day Skipper course with a low student/instructor ratio on a high quality Pure Latitude boat. The 4 days will teach you to confidently take charge of a motorboat in local waters. You will visit different ports around the Solent to practice your pilotage and boat handling skills.
Marina fees away from the home berth and food onboard are not included.
Please note you should complete your RYA Day Skipper Theory prior to the practical course.
You will need to purchase the RYA G158 Yachtmaster scheme book and bring it along with you to the course. Please also bring along a passport photo for your certificate.

Learn more about the RYA day skipper course

Sail training - Electronic navigation
2025-02-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Jeanneau 389 ‘Pure Pressure’, Port Hamble Marina, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
Do you know your XTE’s from your CPA’s? Sharpen up your knowledge of electronic navigation and make your days afloat more interesting, relaxing and safe.
This sailing day will focus on how the chart plotter and associated systems operate individually and work together to provide valuable navigation assistance.

Social sailing - Day sail
2025-02-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Dufour 375 ‘Pure Escape’ (Hamble), Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
No experience is needed to sign up for this informal sailing day, led by one of our RYA instructors. Whether you are looking to expand your sailing network, familiarise yourself with the cruising area, develop confidence or just enjoy some social sailing, this is sure to be a fun day out with likeminded members.
The day starts at 9am at Port Hamble, returning by 5pm. Lunch will be on board, or at anchor (please bring your own lunch).

Yachtmaster skills - Blind navigation
2025-02-15 09:00 - 17:00
Could you keep your crew safe and confidently navigate to safe harbour in restricted visibility? This one day training clinic gives you the opportunity to practice your blind nav, preparing you for fog, or perhaps exam conditions!
The day will give you opportunity to practice blind navigation techniques including:
– position fixes
– contouring & tidal height calculations
– speed time and distance
– EP’s and projected EP’s
– course to steer
– radar and electronic navigation

Sail training – Skipper it like a pro
2025-02-12 09:00 - 2025-02-13 17:00 | Dufour 375 ‘Pure Escape’ (Hamble), Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire, 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.

Yachtmaster skills - Boat handling under sail
2025-02-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Dufour 375 ‘Pure Escape’ (Hamble), Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
The ability to sail well in close quarters is an often-neglected skill for modern sailors. Could you keep calm and carry on without the engine in the event of gear failure? Or perhaps examiner intervention!
Benefiting from a low student ratio this clinic style day will build your confidence, understanding and ability to sail through manoeuvres you’d normally start the donk’ for.
Under the guidance of an experienced RYA instructor, you’ll look at short tacking, sailing onto pontoons, picking up moorings and fenders under sail as well as delving into how to adjust your strategy for differing conditions.
