Yachtmaster Skills - Advanced berthing & seamanship
2025-12-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-25 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Jeanneau 389 ‘Pure Pressure’, Port Hamble Marina, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
We consider this one-day mooring clinic an essential addon to our hugely popular ‘park it like a pro’ event. Practice yachtmaster level boat handling and ensure you know how, and when to use lines to stay in control when alongside, and while mooring and departing.
A robust understanding of how best to use mooring lines is a good way to demonstrate your depth of experience to an examiner and we often see that a lack of practice translates to confused and incomplete crew briefs which fail to impress the examiner!
Benefiting from a low training ratio this YM level event looks at the techniques you should have up your sleeve for the scenarios that require a different approach.

Yachtmaster skills - Pilotage
2025-12-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Hanse 348 ‘Pure Momentum’, Port Hamble, United Kingdom
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

Club welcome
2025-12-16 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.

Competence assessment - Motor
2025-12-19 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 two 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

Yachtmaster skills - Man overboard & safety
2026-01-01 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.

Understanding tides
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:15
Navigating the Solent means dealing with some of the UK’s most complex tidal patterns. Double high waters, strong streams, and local variations across ports can make berthing and passage planning particularly challenging. This webinar is designed to help sailors understand Solent tides and apply practical strategies for safer, more confident boating.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Key tidal features: the Southampton Curve, double high waters, and spring/neap timings.
Tidal behaviour: faster ebb than flood, the young flood stand, and a 5m tidal range.
Channel dynamics: how the English Channel fills and empties, shaping extended high water periods.
Practical boating strategies: docking in Hamble River, planning passages around Cowes, Yarmouth, and Hurst.
Hazard awareness: unmarked or partially buoyed dangers at Calshot, Bramble, Stansore Point, Newtown, and more.
Reliable tools: charts, almanacs, Imray Tide Planner, Navionics, and guides like Winning Tides.

WHY ATTEND?
Whether you’re docking in a busy harbour, planning a family cruise, or tackling a short coastal passage, understanding Solent tides is essential. This session will give you practical knowledge, local insights, and trusted resources to plan with confidence and avoid common pitfalls.
Reserve your place and sail the Solent with greater confidence

Motor training: Twin engine
2026-01-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-13 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.

Social sailing
2026-01-17 09:00 - 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 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 - Park it like a pro
2026-01-18 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.

Motor training - RYA day skipper
2026-01-19 09:00 - 2026-01-22 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

Pure Latitude Ski Trip
2026-01-24 - 2026-01-31 | Val D’Isere
Val d’Isere is an excellent all round resort with plenty of variety to cater for all ski abilities, from beginner to guided off-piste. Join PL members and Martin for the full week or a just a short weekend visit.
Rather than tie everyone into one large group staying together, we prefer the flexibility to travel and stay according to your personal preferences. There are a host of hotel and apartment options available on the usual portals. Snowdrone https://snow-drone.com and others offer shared and private transfers from Geneva. Various holiday companies provide package trips. We ask that you book your preferred style of accommodation, travel and indeed trip duration from the extensive range of options available. Do feel free to ask for guidance if you are not familiar.
We’ll generally meet at 09.30 every day and make route choices dependent on conditions (bring your charts!). We’ll also meet after skiing, for evening entertainment and for some evening meals. Please let us know if you are interested and we’ll co-ordinate, put people in touch and share ideas.
Please email info@purelatitude.com if you have any questions or to simply confirm dates.

Electronic navigation for boaters
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:15
Modern boating increasingly relies on electronic navigation tools, from onboard chartplotters to mobile apps. This webinar is designed to help sailors gain confidence with these systems, avoid common mistakes, and apply best practice for safer, more efficient cruising.
What You’ll Learn

Onboard systems: chartplotters/MFDs, depth sounders, AIS, radar, autopilot, and VHF integration
Connectivity: how equipment links via NMEA 2000, SeaTalk, and Wi‑Fi
Mobile solutions: apps like Navionics, Savvy Navvy, iNavX, and C‑Map, plus safe mounting and waterproofing
Key features: GPS accuracy, electronic charts, routes and waypoints, AIS overlays, radar integration, tides and currents, safety alarms
Common pitfalls: over‑zooming charts, heading vs course confusion, outdated software, AIS clutter, GPS lag, and device power issues
Best practice tips: cross‑check electronics with paper charts and visual bearings, keep software updated, plan on large screens, label waypoints clearly, practice MOB drills, and ensure backup power

Why Attend?
Whether you’re planning a coastal passage, navigating busy waters, or simply looking to make better use of onboard technology, this session will give you practical knowledge, confidence, and trusted techniques to enhance your boating.
Reserve your place and navigate with greater confidence

Sail training – Skipper it like a pro
2026-01-29 09:00 - 2026-01-30 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.

Motor training - RYA Advanced powerboat
2026-01-31 09:00 - 2026-02-01 17:00 | Island RIB 750 ‘Pure Kicks’, Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, Hamble le Rice, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
Advance your skippering with night navigation and rough-weather handling
Our Advanced Powerboat course is designed for members who are already confident operators and want to build the skills needed to run a powerboat safely in more challenging conditions and after dark. Building on the skills developed at intermediate level, this two‑day programme introduces a broader understanding of the role of the skipper, including how to deliver effective safety briefs, and manage their crew. With a strong focus on night navigation and pilotage, you’ll gain the confidence to run safe, structured passages, with training on the first day running into the evening and typically finishing around 2200.
You’ll also explore rough‑weather handling techniques, learning how to manage engine trim and speed to maintain control and comfort when conditions deteriorate. The course offers an excellent way to strengthen confidence when cruising after dark; pilotage, light recognition and navigation skills transfer directly to yachting, making it a valuable progression for sailors looking to enhance this skillset as well as powerboaters.
Working at a low ratio with an experienced instructor, you’ll refine your control at planing‑speed, apply advanced navigation techniques, and develop the mindset of a skipper; preparing you for more ambitious coastal passages and the RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence.
What you’ll learn
– Deliver clear, structured safety briefs and apply the wider responsibilities expected of an advanced‑level skipper
– Plan and execute coastal passages at planing‑speed, including in more challenging or unfamiliar waters
– Apply advanced pilotage techniques by day and night using charts, lights, depths, transits and electronic navigation
– Recognise and interpret lights, marks and buoyage to maintain safe navigation by day and night
– Handle a high‑performance powerboat confidently in rough‑weather, managing trim, speed and boat attitude for control and comfort
– Integrate tides, weather and local effects into real‑time decision making
– Approach unfamiliar harbours and anchorages using structured, repeatable methods
– Manage emergency situations, including equipment failures and man‑overboard recovery
Who it’s for
Members who have completed the RYA Intermediate Powerboat course and want to extend their capability into more challenging coastal waters. Ideal for sailors looking to build night cruising confidence and refine navigation and pilotage skills, and for powerboaters preparing for more ambitious passages or working towards the RYA Advanced Powerboat CoC (certificate of competence).
Prerequisites
– Powerboat handling to the level of Intermediate Powerboat
– Navigation knowledge to the level of Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore
– Minimum age 17
– VHF SRC operators certificate (recommended)
– First aid certificate (recommended)

Club welcome
2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00
Join us and other new members for a Teams 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.

Adventure sailing - Solent to somewhere
2026-02-06 09:00 - 2026-02-08 17:00 | X-Yacht Xc42 ‘Pure Latitude’
Stretch your sailing legs this November and be among the first members to set sail on ‘Pure Latitude’ our new xc42. Depending on the weather forecast, we expect to set off from Hamble on Friday morning and after leaving the Solent, we’ll head either south across to the channel or west along the Dorset 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: 50 points or £500
Private aft cabin (no ensuite): Single occupancy @ 63 points or £630 / twin occupancy @ 94 points or £940
Private forecabin cabin (ensuite): Single occupancy @ 79 points or £790 / twin occupancy @ 110 points or £1,100

Yachtmaster skills – Advanced navigation & skippering
2026-02-07 09:00 - 2026-02-08 17:00 | Hanse 348 ‘Pure Momentum’, Port Hamble, United Kingdom
Elevate your handling, sharpen your judgement and progress toward Yachtmaster standard
Build the confidence, precision and higher‑level seamanship expected of a Yachtmaster‑standard skipper. This two‑day training event sits between Skipper it like a Pro and our full Yachtmaster Prep & Exam week, giving members a focused opportunity to accelerate their progression, refine advanced techniques and gain structured practice in skills rarely rehearsed during normal cruising.
Across the two days you’ll work through realistic scenarios, targeted coaching and higher‑intensity manoeuvres designed to strengthen judgement, improve consistency and help you feel calm and in control in more demanding conditions. You’ll come away with greater confidence, more assured handling and a clear understanding of your next steps.
You’ll learn to
– Handle a yacht confidently under sail in close quarters, using clear crew communication and decision-making to carry out controlled slow‑speed manoeuvres.
– Apply structured techniques for advanced berthing, including springing on and off, wind-against-tide approaches and strategies for more complex scenarios.
– Plan and execute night pilotage using lights, transits, depths and electronic navigation to maintain safe, accurate progress after dark.
– Recognise and interpret lights and buoyage to support confident navigation in reduced visibility.
Who’s it for?
Members who have completed Skipper it like a Pro or have equivalent experience, and who want to build the confidence and consistency needed before stepping up to Yachtmaster preparation.

Yachtmaster skills - Blind navigation
2026-02-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Hanse 360 ‘Pure Addiction’, Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
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

Yachtmaster skills - Boat handling under sail
2026-02-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Jeanneau 389 ‘Pure Pressure’, Port Hamble Marina, 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.

Race Ready: Beginner Training Day
2026-02-21 09:00 - 17:00 | X-Yacht 37 ‘Pure Attitude’, Port Hamble Marina, United Kingdom
Curious about racing but not sure where to start?
This session is designed for members who want to learn the basics in a relaxed, no pressure environment. We’ll cover how a race works, key rules, roles on the boat, what to expect and more.
No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Sail training – Skipper it like a pro
2026-02-21 09:00 - 2026-02-22 17:00 | Jeanneau 389 ‘Pure Pressure’, Port Hamble Marina, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom

Yachtmaster skills – Advanced navigation & skippering
2026-02-23 09:00 - 2026-02-24 17:00 | Hanse 360 ‘Pure Addiction’, Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom

Forecasts at your fingertips
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:15
Cruising in the Solent offers some of the UK’s most rewarding sailing, but local weather effects, sea breezes, tides, and the Isle of Wight’s unique geography, can make conditions change quickly. This webinar is designed to help cruising sailors understand how to use forecast models and apps to plan safer, more enjoyable trips.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Forecast essentials for cruising: wind strength and direction, sea state, visibility, and tide interactions.
Apps and sources you can trust: from Windy and PredictWind to Solentmet and harbour forecasts.
Understanding forecast models: what ECMWF, GFS, and UKMO mean for your cruising plans.
Practical cruising strategies: how to deal with differing forecasts, spot reliable trends, and prepare for changing conditions.
Local insights: how Solent-specific features like sea breezes, tidal rips, and funnel effects shape your cruising experience.

WHY ATTEND?
Whether you’re heading out for a relaxed day sail, a family cruise, or a short coastal passage, knowing how to interpret forecasts is essential. This session will give you practical tools and local knowledge to make confident decisions before casting off.
Reserve your place and cruise the Solent with greater confidence

Yachtmaster skills - Pilotage
2026-02-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Hanse 348 ‘Pure Energy’, Port Hamble Marina

Sail training - Sail trim masterclass
2026-02-27 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.
