Pure Latitude

Motor training: Twin engine
2025-07-25 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Adventure cruise - Jurassic coast sailing
2025-07-25 09:00 - 2025-07-27 17:00 | Hanse 360 ‘Pure Therapy’, Lymington Yacht Haven
Head west out past the Needles and explore the beautiful Jurassic coast under the guidance of a PL instructor. Be prepared to switch off your phone and forget about your emails as there are numerous untouched bays and coves to enjoy. If the weather permits, we plan to spend both nights at anchor (so don’t expect shore power and marina facilities). However, this part of the coast is quite exposed, so if required we may divert to Studland Bay, Lulworth cove or Weymouth.
Whether you’re looking for a break from the daily grind or want to stretch your legs in preparation for your own future trips, this is a great opportunity to explore some of the less visited gems on the South Coast.
Price:
Saloon berth: 56 points or £735
Private cabin (single occupancy): 84 points or £1090
Private cabin (twin occupancy): 114 points or £1480

Motor training - Riverboat
2025-07-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-18 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.

Racing - Cowes Week 'Weekend Warrior'
2025-08-01 08:00 - 2025-08-04 17:00 | X-Yacht 37 ‘Pure Attitude’, Port Hamble Marina, United Kingdom
Race onboard our X-Yacht 37 ‘Pure Attitude’ and be part of Cowes Weekend, which is a fantastic opportunity to immerse oneself in the thrill of racing. Being surrounded by hundreds of other boats creates a great atmosphere.
The Race’s:
This consists of two or three days racing.
The itinerary (subject to change):
Friday evening – Head over to our berth in Cowes. Crew dinner at local restaurant.
Saturday – Race day followed by a BBQ.
Sunday – Race day followed by dinner and social in Cowes.
Monday – Race day. Return to Hamble.
Accommodation:
Staying overnight in Cowes
Accommodation options are available. Please discuss your requirements with the PL team.
Please note:
Price does not include onshore accommodation or catering. The itinerary is subject to change dependent on weather.
We do need this event to be full for us to race. We will review this a month before.

Sail training - Park it like a pro
2025-08-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-07 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 – Skipper it like a pro
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-12 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!
Marina fees away from the home berth and food onboard are not included.

Sail training – Skipper it like a pro
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-12 17:00 | Hanse 348 ‘Pure Momentum’, Port Hamble, United Kingdom

Club welcome
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-09 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:
– 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.

Social sailing - Day sail
2025-08-16 09:00 - 17:00
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).

Sail training - Furling asymmetric
2025-08-17 09:00 - 17:00
This Spinnaker handling day is perfect for anybody looking to learn or improve their downwind sailing skills. Your instructor will demonstrate the mechanics of how to hoist, gybe and drop the spinnaker; you’ll also enjoy time on the helm with the spinnaker up, as well as gaining familiarity with rigging and the crew work required to fly a spinnaker. You will come away with a good understanding of the relationship between apparent and true wind.
This spinnaker handling day focuses on sails that are launched (and recovered) in from a bag.

Sail training - Catamaran handling
2025-08-18 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.

Motor training - RYA Powerboat level 2
2025-08-21 09:00 - 2025-08-22 17:00, 2025-09-06 09:00 - 2025-09-07 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

Social cruising
2025-08-23 09:00 - 2025-08-24 17:00 | Hanse 360 ‘Pure Addiction’, Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
No experience is needed to sign up for this two day solent cruise, led by one of our RYA instructors. Ideal for those looking to build experience outside of the training environment as well those wanting to enjoy some social sailing. this is sure to be a fun few days with likeminded members and a great way to build familiarity in local waters.
Your instructor will plan the specifics of the trip, optimising sailing and enjoyment around the forecast and tides.
Price:
Saloon berth: 42 points or £470
Private cabin (single occupancy): 60 points or £780
Private cabin (twin occupancy): 84 points or £1090

Adventure Mile Builder - Hamble to Dartmouth
2025-08-23 18:00 - 2025-08-25 17:00 | X-Yacht 37 ‘Pure Attitude’, Port Hamble Marina, United Kingdom
Looking to boost your coastal and night sailing skills and venture further afield along the stunning South Coast? This one-way delivery trip from Hamble to Dartmouth is the perfect blend of adventure, learning, and exploration.
Leaving Hamble on Saturday morning, we’ll set a course West as we leave the Solent behind and cruise along the dramatic Dorset coastline. Get ready to gain hands-on experience in real coastal conditions—day and night. Whether you’re working toward your Yachtmaster qualification or just keen to skipper a leg and log some serious miles, this is your chance to take the helm and challenge yourself on a longer offshore passage.
Explore new waters, sharpen your skills, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow sailors on a journey to the picturesque port of Dartmouth.
**Note: This is a one-way adventure—return transport is not included, so plan your way back accordingly!**

Racing - Dartmouth Royal Regatta 2025
2025-08-26 09:00 - 2025-08-30 17:00 | X-Yacht 37 ‘Pure Attitude’ – Dartmouth, Marina TBC, United Kingdom
The Dartmouth Royal Regatta is undoubtedly one of the best regattas there is and makes for a great few days of racing and socialising. Join our X-Yachts 37 ‘Pure Attitude’ for a training day in Dartmouth on Tuesday, followed by four fabulous days of inshore regatta racing in picturesque South Devon.
The Race:
Dartmouth Royal Regatta Sailing Week is the UK’s largest sailing regatta after Cowes Week appealing to the serious racing enthusiast, but also offering family friendly events for the novice or cruising yachtsman.
The itinerary (subject to change):
Tuesday –
Meet on the boat for a day training on the water followed by Crew Dinner
Wednesday – Friday
Racing each day – followed by Crew Dinner.
Saturday – race day followed by departure.
Accommodation:
We recommend you book accommodation (early) in Dartmouth. There are limited berths available onboard and are available on a first come first serve basis.
If accommodation is required, please do discuss requirements with the PL team. We cannot guarantee berths will be available.
Please note:
Meeting in Dartmouth and Departing from Dartmouth.
The price does not include travel to and from the boat, onshore accommodation or catering.

Adventure Mile Builder - Dartmouth to Hamble
2025-08-30 18:00 - 2025-09-02 17:00 | X-Yacht 37 ‘Pure Attitude’, Port Hamble Marina, United Kingdom
Looking to boost your coastal and night sailing skills and venture further afield along the stunning South Coast? This one-way delivery trip from Dartmouth to Hamble is the perfect blend of adventure, learning, and exploration.
Leaving Dartmouth on Sunday morning, we’ll set a course East as we cruise along the dramatic Dorset coastline. Get ready to gain hands-on experience in real coastal conditions—day and night. Whether you’re working toward your Yachtmaster qualification or just keen to skipper a leg and log some serious miles, this is your chance to take the helm and challenge yourself on a longer offshore passage.
Explore new waters, sharpen your skills, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow sailors on a journey from the picturesque port of Dartmouth.
**Note: This is a one-way adventure—return transport is not included, so plan your way back accordingly!**

Competence assessment - Motor
2025-09-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Merry Fisher 1095Fly ‘Pure Calm’, Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, Hamble le Rice, 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
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

Greek Sporades Flotilla - part 2
2025-09-05 07:00 - 2025-09-12 17:00
Last year we ran our first med flotilla to the Sporades but we only scratched the surface! This time we’re planning to pick up where we left off and explore eastwards around Alonnisos.
The Sporades are renowned for reliable winds, marine parks, clear waters and stunning beaches. You can choose whether to explore as a group or venture into the blue for some peace and quiet, meeting up for social meals at local tavernas.
A Pure Latitude lead boat will be in the fleet to guide as much or as little as needed.
Boat guide prices range from €3000 – €4500 for yachts from 35 – 45ft and a group discount will be available to be shared once we confirm numbers.
Members will need to organise travel but some group transfers can be arranged.
At this stage we are asking you to register your interest in this trip by email to info@ by 7th February, stating approximate boat size and number of people.

Mile builder - France
2025-09-05 18:00 - 2025-09-07 17:00 | Jeanneau 389 ‘Pure Pressure’, Port Hamble Marina, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
This weekend mile builder is perfect for anyone wanting to gain coastal and night sailing experience, but also for those wanting to visit some destinations a bit further afield.
Depending on the weather forecast, we expect to set off from Hamble on Friday evening and after leaving the Solent, head across the channel for Cherbourg. In the event that conditions are unsuitable for a channel crossing we’d endeavour to make a passage of similar mileage along the south coast.. For those with suitable experience, this is also an ideal opportunity to skipper a leg and tick off a qualifying passage for the Yachtmaster qualification.
Price:
Saloon berth: 36 points or £470
Private cabin (single occupancy): 50 points or £780
Private cabin (twin occupancy): 84 points or £1090

Sail training - RYA day skipper or competent crew
2025-09-08 09:00 - 2025-09-12 17:00 | Hanse 348 ‘Pure Momentum’, Port Hamble, 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.
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 - Boat systems
2025-09-13 09:30 - 17:00 | Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 ‘Pure Intent’, Port Hamble Marina, Southampton, SO31 4QD
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.

Yachtmaster skills - Man overboard & safety
2025-09-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 ‘Pure Intent’, Port Hamble Marina, Southampton, SO31 4QD
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.

Motor training – Axopar 28
2025-09-19 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. For suitably experienced boaters, the day can also include competence assessment.
