November 2019
Folly Jolly
Don’t miss our regular late season pilgrimage - The Folly Jolly. Ideal for all experience levels and both sail and motor boaters, we make the short trip over to the Folly Inn (East Cowes) for lunch, returning to Hamble around…
Find out more »How to: Navigate after Dark (Sail)
As the sun sets on the Solent, you’ll be dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s on your night navigation passage plan before heading out and putting theory into practice. Bring your crew or just book a place for yourself…
Find out more »Southampton Water Winter Warmer
Southampton water is a wonderfully sheltered location for winter sailing with lots to see on the way as you sail up past the vibrant and colourful commercial port into the upper reaches of the River Test. On the way you…
Find out more »December 2019
How to: Navigate after Dark (Motor)
Join us for some after dark cruising. Start with planning your passage and then, under the guidance of our RYA instructor, you’ll head out into the Solent to put theory into practice. It’s a great way to improve your skills…
Find out more »February 2020
RYA Day Skipper Sail
Complete the RYA Day Skipper course with a low instructor/student ratio on a high-quality Pure Latitude boat. The 5 days will teach you to take charge and set sail with confidence on a sailing yacht in local waters. You will…
Find out more »RYA Competent Crew
Competent Crew - Sail Complete the RYA Competent Crew course with a low instructor/student ratio on a high quality Pure Latitude boat. The 5 days will teach you to perform tasks as crew with confidence on a sailing yacht in…
Find out more »How to: Advanced Park it Like a Pro – Sail
Take your parking and boat handling skills to the next level. For those members who are have just mastered coming in and out of the home berths it is time to up your game. The day includes planning, crew briefing…
Find out more »How to: Park it Like a Pro – Sail
Our most popular event day! If you want to ‘park it like a pro’ in the marina, come and benefit from a day of mooring practice under the expert guidance of an RYA instructor. For new and more experienced skippers…
Find out more »How to: Navigate after Dark (Sail)
As the sun sets on the Solent, you’ll be dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s on your night navigation passage plan before heading out and putting theory into practice. Bring your crew or just book a place for yourself…
Find out more »How to: Learn Boat Systems (Motor)
If you’re confused why the lights aren’t working on the boat even though you have the shore power plugged in, you need to join one of our boat system days! The syllabus is designed to help you improve your knowledge…
Find out more »How to: Learn Boat Systems (Sail)
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…
Find out more »Sailing Social
For some relaxed, quality time sailing out on the Solent, join other members on a social sail. These informal days cater for all levels of experience as you’ll have a professional skipper on board to provide help and expertise. You’ll…
Find out more »RYA Helmsman Course
Complete the RYA Helmsman course with a low instructor/student ratio on a high-quality Pure Latitude boat. The 2 days will teach you to crew a motorboat with confidence in local waters. You will visit different ports around the Solent to…
Find out more »RYA Day Skipper Motor
Complete the RYA Day Skipper course with a low instructor/student 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…
Find out more »RYA Powerboat Level 2
This two-day RYA course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat (RIB with outboard). It covers low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planning speed and collision regulations. Members: £240…
Find out more »How to: Sharpen up your Electronic Navigation (Sail)
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…
Find out more »March 2020
Sailing Social
For some relaxed, quality time sailing out on the Solent, join other members on a social sail. These informal days cater for all levels of experience as you’ll have a professional skipper on board to provide help and expertise. You’ll…
Find out more »How to: Park it Like a Pro – Motor ‘Plan B’
If you want to reliably park without incident, come and benefit from a day of mooring practice under the expert guidance of an RYA instructor. For new and more experienced skippers alike, exiting and entering the marina can be a…
Find out more »How to: Park it Like a Pro – Sail
Our most popular event day! If you want to ‘park it like a pro’ in the marina, come and benefit from a day of mooring practice under the expert guidance of an RYA instructor. For new and more experienced skippers…
Find out more »How to: Park it Like a Pro – Motor ‘Pure Promise’
If you want to reliably park without incident, come and benefit from a day of mooring practice under the expert guidance of an RYA instructor. For new and more experienced skippers alike, exiting and entering the marina can be a…
Find out more »How to: Navigate after Dark (Sail)
As the sun sets on the Solent, you’ll be dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s on your night navigation passage plan before heading out and putting theory into practice. Bring your crew or just book a place for yourself…
Find out more »RYA Day Skipper Motor
Complete the RYA Day Skipper course with a low instructor/student 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…
Find out more »RYA Helmsman Course (Motor)
Complete the RYA Helmsman course with a low instructor/student ratio on a high-quality Pure Latitude boat. The 2 days will teach you to crew a motorboat with confidence in local waters. You will visit different ports around the Solent to…
Find out more »West Solent Spring Explorer
A great way to explore the area under the guidance of a skipper - ideal for researching your own future voyages in the Western Solent. This 2-day trip visits some of the very best sailing destinations on both the island…
Find out more »How to: Improve Your Racing Skills
This racing skills masterclass will help you get to grips with racing sail trim, how to use sail shape to control power and to improving your boat speed. Join with other members to practice a range of upwind and downwind…
Find out more »RYA Powerboat Level 2
This two-day RYA course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat (RIB with outboard). It covers low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planning speed and collision regulations. Members: £240…
Find out more »JOG Racing – Nab Tower
Race onboard our X-Yachts 37 'Pure Attitude' in the first of the 2020 JOG 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.…
Find out more »April 2020
How To: Sail in Strong Winds
This event is an excellent way to learn about strong wind techniques and acquire the invaluable knowledge we all need before we find ourselves in demanding conditions. Ideal for sailors with skippering experience, you’ll be accompanied by a professional instructor…
Find out more »RYA Helmsman Course (Motor)
Complete the RYA Helmsman course with a low instructor/student ratio on a high-quality Pure Latitude boat. The 2 days will teach you to crew a motorboat with confidence in local waters. You will visit different ports around the Solent to…
Find out more »Adventure Cruise – France or West Country
A long weekend perfect for anyone wanting to gain coastal and night sailing experience and build some miles. For those with suitable experience, this is also an ideal opportunity to skipper a leg and tick off a qualifying passage for…
Find out more »RYA Day Skipper Sail
Complete the RYA Day Skipper course with a low instructor/student ratio on a high-quality Pure Latitude boat. The 5 days will teach you to take charge and set sail with confidence on a sailing yacht in local waters. You will…
Find out more »RYA Competent Crew
Competent Crew - Sail Complete the RYA competent crew course with a low instructor/student ratio on a high quality Pure Latitude boat. The 5 days will teach you to perform tasks as crew with confidence on a sailing yacht in…
Find out more »RYA Coastal Skipper Sail
Complete the RYA Coastal course with a low instructor/student ratio on a high-quality Pure Latitude boat. The 5 days will take you on from Day skipper to take charge of a sailing yacht in coastal waters, on longer passages and…
Find out more »How to: Improve Your Racing Skills
This racing skills masterclass will help you get to grips with racing sail trim, how to use sail shape to control power and to improving your boat speed. Join with other members to practice a range of upwind and downwind…
Find out more »JOG Racing – Cowes – Yarmouth
Race onboard our X-Yachts 37 'Pure Attitude' in the JOG 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,…
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Beaulieu Bash
The 'Beaulieu Bash' is ideal for motorboaters and sailors alike. We've planned a sociable spring day trip west to the beautiful Beaulieu river for lunch at the Master Builders pub, Bucklers Hard. It is a great opportunity to meet new…
Find out more »May 2020
How to: Anchor (Sail)
Whether you’re stopping for lunch, going for a quick swim, or need to deal with engine failure, anchoring securely and confidently is vital in ensuring the safety of you and your crew. Do you know what you need to consider…
Find out more »X-Yachts Solent Cup
X Yachts Solent Cup Hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble, the X-Yachts Regatta makes for a great weekend of racing and socialising, with a BBQ, rum reception and Gala Dinner (event tickets at extra charge). Join us…
Find out more »Sailing Social
For some relaxed, quality time sailing out on the Solent, join other members on a social sail. These informal days cater for all levels of experience as you’ll have a professional skipper on board to provide help and expertise. You’ll…
Find out more »Round the Island Race
The Round the Island Race is the biggest yacht race of the year, globally. Approximately 1,800 yachts, from small day-sailers to 100 foot multihulls, line up to race the 60 mile course around the Isle of Wight. Taking part lets you soak…
Find out more »June 2020
How to: Master Sail Trim
This masterclass is designed to help you get to grips with 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. Join with other members…
Find out more »JOG Racing Cowes-Weymouth
JOG Races Race onboard our X-Yachts 37 'Pure Attitude' in the JOG 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…
Find out more »How to: Park it Like a Pro – Motor ‘Patrician’
If you want to reliably park without incident, come and benefit from a day of mooring practice under the expert guidance of an RYA instructor. For new and more experienced skippers alike, exiting and entering the marina can be a…
Find out more »Sailing Social
For some relaxed, quality time sailing out on the Solent, join other members on a social sail. These informal days cater for all levels of experience as you’ll have a professional skipper on board to provide help and expertise. You’ll…
Find out more »How to: Sharpen up your Electronic Navigation
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…
Find out more »How to: Fly a Cruising Spinnaker
Want to master the ‘dark art’ of flying a spinnaker? Actually, there is nothing complicated about it but you do need to understand the relationship between apparent and true wind! Your instructor will help with all aspects – demonstrating how…
Find out more »July 2020
Taittinger Regatta
Hosted by the Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth, the Taittinger Regatta makes for a great weekend of racing and partying. Join our X-Yachts 37 'Pure Attitude' for race training en route from Hamble to Yarmouth on Friday (making sure…
Find out more »Sailing Social
For some relaxed, quality time sailing out on the Solent, join other members on a social sail. These informal days cater for all levels of experience as you’ll have a professional skipper on board to provide help and expertise. You’ll…
Find out more »August 2020
Cowes Week
Cowes Week is one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events, making it an iconic feature of the British sporting summer. Cowes Week offers a great mix of competitive sailing and social activities. With 8,500 competitors ranging…
Find out more »How to: Advanced Park it Like a Pro – Sail
Take your parking and boat handling skills to the next level. For those members who are have just mastered coming in and out of the home berths it is time to up your game. The day includes planning, crew briefing…
Find out more »Sailing Social
For some relaxed, quality time sailing out on the Solent, join other members on a social sail. These informal days cater for all levels of experience as you’ll have a professional skipper on board to provide help and expertise. You’ll…
Find out more »Cowes Fireworks
The famous Cowes Week firework display marks the end of a fantastic week of yacht racing. Viewed from the water, on board your private boat, is “the” way to enjoy this traditional festive event. Members: £72 or 6 points Non-Members: £90…
Find out more »How to: Park it Like a Pro – Motor ‘Plan B’
If you want to reliably park without incident, come and benefit from a day of mooring practice under the expert guidance of an RYA instructor. For new and more experienced skippers alike, exiting and entering the marina can be a…
Find out more »Studland Bay Rally
This year, our popular 2 day rally to Studland is running during the weekend of Bournemouth airshow so we can enjoy the acrobatics on the way over. We'll head West for the beautiful beaches at Studland Bay, Dorset. We plan…
Find out more »JOG Racing – Cowes-St Peter Port
Race onboard our X-Yachts 37 'Pure Attitude' in the JOG 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,…
Find out more »September 2020
JOG Racing – Cowes – Poole
Race onboard our X-Yachts 37 'Pure Attitude' in the JOG 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,…
Find out more »Sailing Social
For some relaxed, quality time sailing out on the Solent, join other members on a social sail. These informal days cater for all levels of experience as you’ll have a professional skipper on board to provide help and expertise. You’ll…
Find out more »RYA Powerboat Level 2
This two-day RYA course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat (RIB with outboard). It covers low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planning speed and collision regulations. Members: £240…
Find out more »October 2020
JOG Racing – Cowes – Lymington
Race onboard our X-Yachts 37 'Pure Attitude' in the JOG 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,…
Find out more »RYA Day Skipper Sail
Complete the RYA Day Skipper course with a low instructor/student ratio on a high-quality Pure Latitude boat. The 5 days will teach you to take charge and set sail with confidence on a sailing yacht in local waters. You will…
Find out more »RYA Competent Crew
Competent Crew - Sail Complete the RYA Competent Crew course with a low instructor/student ratio on a high quality Pure Latitude boat. The 5 days will teach you to perform tasks as crew with confidence on a sailing yacht in…
Find out more »How To: Sail in Strong Winds
This event is an excellent way to learn about strong wind techniques and acquire the invaluable knowledge we all need before we find ourselves in demanding conditions. Ideal for sailors with skippering experience, you’ll be accompanied by a professional instructor…
Find out more »How to: Park it Like a Pro – Sail
Our most popular event day! If you want to ‘park it like a pro’ in the marina, come and benefit from a day of mooring practice under the expert guidance of an RYA instructor. For new and more experienced skippers…
Find out more »How to: Park it Like a Pro – Motor ‘Patrician’
If you want to reliably park without incident, come and benefit from a day of mooring practice under the expert guidance of an RYA instructor. For new and more experienced skippers alike, exiting and entering the marina can be a…
Find out more »How to: Park it Like a Pro – Sail
Our most popular event day! If you want to ‘park it like a pro’ in the marina, come and benefit from a day of mooring practice under the expert guidance of an RYA instructor. For new and more experienced skippers…
Find out more »West Solent Autumn Explorer
A great way to explore the area under the guidance of a skipper - ideal for researching your own future voyages in the Western Solent. This 2-day trip visits some of the very best sailing destinations on both the island…
Find out more »Sailing Social
For some relaxed, quality time sailing out on the Solent, join other members on a social sail. These informal days cater for all levels of experience as you’ll have a professional skipper on board to provide help and expertise. You’ll…
Find out more »RYA Day Skipper Motor
Complete the RYA Day Skipper course with a low instructor/student 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…
Find out more »RYA Helmsman Course (Motor)
Complete the RYA Helmsman course with a low instructor/student ratio on a high-quality Pure Latitude boat. The 2 days will teach you to crew a motorboat with confidence in local waters. You will visit different ports around the Solent to…
Find out more »How to: Sharpen up your Electronic Navigation (Sail)
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…
Find out more »November 2020
Folly Jolly
Don’t miss our regular late season pilgrimage - The Folly Jolly. Ideal for all experience levels and both sail and motor boaters, we make the short trip over to the Folly Inn (East Cowes) for lunch, returning to Hamble around…
Find out more »RYA Helmsman Course (Motor)
Complete the RYA Helmsman course with a low instructor/student ratio on a high-quality Pure Latitude boat. The 2 days will teach you to crew a motorboat with confidence in local waters. You will visit different ports around the Solent to…
Find out more »RYA Day Skipper Motor
Complete the RYA Day Skipper course with a low instructor/student 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…
Find out more »December 2020
RYA Powerboat Level 2
This two-day RYA course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat (RIB with outboard). It covers low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planning speed and collision regulations. Members: £240…
Find out more »