Pure Latitude

Motor training - RYA Powerboat level 2
2025-03-25 09:00 - 2025-03-26 17:00, 2025-03-24 09:00 - 2025-03-25 17:00, 2025-03-15 09:00 - 2025-03-16 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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

Exclusive Hanse 360 familiarisation day onboard Pure Therapy
2025-03-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Hanse 360 ‘Pure Therapy’, Lymington Yacht Haven
Join us for a relaxed and informative day onboard Pure Therapy, the brand-new Hanse 360 in the Pure Latitude fleet! This exclusive familiarisation day is designed to help you get to know the yacht inside and out, so you can feel confident taking her out on your own.
Instructor-led familiarisation – Get a solid understanding of Pure Therapy’s systems, sail plan, and handling.
Hands-on sailing – Take the helm, fine-tune sail trim, and practice manoeuvres with guidance from our instructors.
Relaxed & enjoyable atmosphere – A great mix of structured learning and quality time on the water.
Exclusive access – Be among the first to sail this fantastic new yacht in the Pure Latitude fleet! With limited spaces available, this is a fantastic opportunity to get to know Pure Therapy in an event designed just for Pure Latitude members.

Motor training: Twin engine
2025-03-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-13 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.

Racing - JOG Inshore series - The great escape
2025-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 | X-Yacht 37 ‘Pure Attitude’, Port Hamble Marina, United Kingdom
Race onboard our X-Yacht 37 ‘Pure Attitude’ in the 2024 JOG Inshore Series. JOG races are known for their friendly but hard fought competitiveness and also for the great social events staged at the end of each race. Suitable for all skill levels, why not come along and spend the day improving your sailing skills on the racecourse, as well as enjoying the camaraderie of fellow team members?
The Race:
‘The Great Escape’ takes place in the Solent.
The itinerary (subject to change):
Sunday – Race Day
Arrive at Hamble from 08:00am
Off dock at 08:30am.
Departure back at Hamble at around 17:00
Accommodation:
This is a day race.
If accommodation is required for the Saturday evening, please do discuss requirements with the PL team.
JOG Race Training Day on Friday 21st March 2025:
If you have not raced with us before or you need a refresher, we ask you to commit to this training date upon booking.
No points are charged for the training day as long as you have booked 2 jog races.
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 – Sail handling
2025-03-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Dufour 375 ‘Pure Escape’ (Hamble), Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire, SO31 4QD, United Kingdom
Refresh your sail handling skills and pick up essential tips for simple and stress-free boating.
Join us for an informative day sail under the guidance of an experienced PL instructor who will demystify the dark art of sail handing and delve into the various stages of planning and communication that make sailing look effortless. Throughout the day you will analyse the techniques behind:
Sail hoists and drops
Reefing underway
Sail setting and basic trim
Use of control lines
Speed control
Manoeuvres under sail
The 3:1 training ratio guarantees a hands-on experience that enhance your understanding and leave you confident when directing your own crew.

Racing - JOG Inshore series - The lonely tower
2025-03-22 08:00 - 17:00 | X-Yacht 37 ‘Pure Attitude’, Port Hamble Marina, United Kingdom
Race onboard our X-Yacht 37 ‘Pure Attitude’. JOG races are known for their friendly but hard-fought competitiveness and also for the great social events staged at the end of each race. Suitable for all skill levels, come along and spend the day improving your sailing skills on the racecourse, as well as enjoying the camaraderie of fellow team members.
The Race:
The Lonely Tower Race is JOG’s first race of the season. Racing around Nab Tower in the Eastern Solent. Starting off Gurnard Buoy in Cowes, through the forts to the Nab Tower, back via the forts to the finish.
The itinerary (subject to change):
Saturday – Race Day
Arrive at Hamble from 07:30am
Off dock at 08:00am.
Departure back at Hamble at around 17:00
Saturday evening – 75th celebration post race venue TBC
Accommodation:
This is a day race.
If accommodation is required for the Friday evening, please do discuss requirements with the PL team.
JOG Race Training Day on Friday 21st March 2025:
If you have not raced with us before or you need a refresher, we ask you to commit to this training date upon booking.
No points are charged for the training day as long as you have booked 2 jog races.
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 - Catamaran handling
2025-03-21 09:00 - 17:00, 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.

Race training - JOG training day
2025-03-21 09:00 - 17:00 | X-Yacht 37 ‘Pure Attitude’, Port Hamble Marina, United Kingdom
Training day for crew taking part in 2025 JOG races.
Our race training days are a vital step for those joining the Pure Latitude race crew. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned racer, this day is designed to prepare you for the thrill of JOG racing.
Why Book a Race Training Day?
New to Racing? If this is your first JOG race, attending at least one training day is mandatory. It ensures you’re ready to participate safely and effectively.
Returning Racer? Even experienced crew members benefit from these training sessions. They’re a perfect opportunity to re-familiarise yourself with the boat, sharpen your skills, and bond with your teammates.
Secure your spot and gear up for an exciting season ahead!

Yachtmaster skills - Blind navigation
2025-03-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Hamble le Rice
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

Competence assessment - Sailboat
2025-03-20 09:00 - 17:00 | 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 | Hamble le Rice
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.

Sail training - Park it like a pro
2025-03-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-28 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 | Hamble le Rice
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 - 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, Hamble le Rice, 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, Hamble le Rice, 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.
