Pure Latitude

Sail training – Your choice
2022-12-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-30 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
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.

Sail training – Skipper it like a pro
2022-12-15 09:00 - 2022-12-16 17:00, 2022-11-17 09:00 - 2022-11-18 17:00, 2022-11-07 09:00 - 2022-11-08 17:00, 2022-11-01 09:00 - 2022-11-02 17:00 | 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!
Price: 50 points or £650 per person
Marina fees away from the home berth and food onboard are not included.

Motor training - Riverboat
2022-12-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-14 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 - Park it like a pro
2022-12-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-04 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.

Motor training - Single engine
2022-12-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
Jump onboard our Antares 30 ‘Plan B’ for a high quality general training day with a low student to instructor ratio.
For members with appropriate motorboat experience, the day can also include a competence assessment for the single engine class – assuming you demonstrate the required skills.

Sailing social - Christmas Catamaran cruise (out of Gosport)
2022-12-03 09:00 - 17:00
Join us for a social day’s sailing onboard Aquila, the Nautitech 46 catamaran from our Pure Plus Collection. This is a chance for members to experience a day of luxury sailing, sample Aquila for your future corporate hires, and meet other like-minded members onboard this beautiful spacious cat. We have space for 10 members which could make it a really fun special sail.
Please bring your own lunch!
NOTE: Aquila will depart and return to Haslar Marina in Gosport.

Social boating - Meet new members
2022-11-25 09:00 - 17:00
Join Pure Latitude members, new and old, for a day of social boating.
No experience is needed to join this skippered day out on the water meeting other members, getting familiar with the cruising area and putting some skills into practice.
Boats will be skippered so you can relax and have a fun day out. This is an ideal event if you’ve recently joined us and would like to build your crewing network.
The day starts at 08:30am at Port Hamble, meeting upstairs at Jenny’s cafe in HYS for a briefing. Followed with lunch on the water (please bring your own), returning by 3pm, for post-boating drinks at Banana Wharf.
Please bring your own lunch.
We look forward to having many of you join us!

Motor training - RYA Powerboat level 2
2022-11-19 09:00 - 2022-11-20 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 – Axopar 28
2022-11-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-21 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, picking up a mooring, coming alongside, engine checks and anchoring. You will come away feeling more confident in your powerboating skills and the day can also include a competence assessment.

Sail training - Handle in strong winds
2022-10-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Jeanneau 389 ‘Pure Pressure’, Port Hamble Marina, 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.

Social boating - The 'non' Folly Jolly
2022-10-22 09:30 - 16:00
Don’t miss joining fellow club members and the Pure Latitude Team on our annual autumn trip which is usually to the Folly Inn however this year it is under refurbishment so we will be heading to the Island Sailing Club, Cowes for lunch.
It’s always good to reminisce over the trips had, the memories made and the lessons learned along with meeting new people.
Spend an easy day on the water. Boats will be skippered so you can relax and have a fun day out. –An ideal event if you’ve recently joined us and would like to build your crewing network.
The day:
– Meet by the boat at 09:30, for departure at 10:00.
– Sail or Motor over to the Island Sailing Club, Cowes
– Lunch (at your cost)
– Sail or Motor back across to Hamble
– Return by 4pm
Once booked:
Please email info@purelatitude.com to confirm if you would like to be on a sailing or motor boat.
We look forward to having many of you join us!

Motor training - RYA day skipper
2022-10-18 09:00 - 2022-10-21 17:00 | Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, 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 take charge and skipper with confidence on 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

Sailing social - West solent explorer
2022-10-15 08:00 - 2022-10-16 17:00 | Jeanneau 389 ‘Pure Pressure’, Port Hamble Marina, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
An enjoyable way to explore the Western Solent whilst benefiting from the top tips and guidance of a PL instructor. This 2-day trip will visit some of the best sailing destinations on both the island and mainland sides of the Solent.
You’ll stay on the boat overnight, either in Lymington or Yarmouth Marina. The itinerary will be determined by the weather forecast, but expect to visit some of the following destinations:
Beaulieu River
The beautiful unspoilt Beaulieu river owned by Lord Montague is one of the few privately owned rivers in the world. Options include dropping anchor or picking up a buoy in the tranquil river or a visit to Bucklers Hard where Nelson’s Trafalgar fleet were built.
Lymington
Further to the west in the New Forest is the busy Georgian town and yachting mecca of Lymington set at the top of the Lymington river estuary.
Yarmouth
Just across the water from Lymington on the Isle of Wight is the wonderfully quirky and historic port of Yarmouth, with its Tudor castle built by Henry VIII, seafaring traditions and welcoming hostelries.
Newtown Creek
Just along the coast from Yarmouth and perfect for a lunch stop is Newtown Creek. Once a busy medieval harbour, but now a tranquil National Trust nature reserve, home to many species including a growing pod of seals.
The price is for a private double cabin (for up to 2 occupants).

Racing - HYS Hamble IRC autumn championship
2022-10-08 07:30 - 2022-10-09 17:00 | X-Yacht 37 ‘Pure Attitude’, Port Hamble Marina, United Kingdom
Race onboard our X-Yachts 37 ‘Pure Attitude’ in the 2022 HYS Hamble IRC Autumn Championship. Suitable for all skill levels. The IRC Autumn Championships will consist of 5 races with 3 races on Saturday 8th October and 2 races on Sunday 9th October.
PRICING
Both Days: 35 points

Sail training - Park it like a pro
2022-10-07 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.
This is a second boat added for Park it Like a Pro on the same day, due to demand.
