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The Solent and Cowes - yachting centre of not only The Isle of Wight but arguably the world....

 

The Solent is a large playground for boats so there's lots of options for the day and plenty of variety - Southampton Water, Hamble, Beaulieu River, Cowes.....

Suggested itinerary -
09:30

Join the boat at Hythe Marina.

After a short familiarisation with the boat, we'll head out onto Southampton Water towards Hamble.
 
The Cunard cruise ships berth opposite Hythe Marina so there's a chance of seeing some famous ships...
 

Hamble is great for a mooch to see what's going on around the jetties.

Webcam...
     
  After Hamble head across to the Beaulieu River and The New Forest
 
Picturesque and peaceful
     
  Maybe stop for lunch at Beaulieu before leaving the Beaulieu River and heading across to Cowes.
     
  Fancy stretching your legs? Maybe have a wander around the town and marinas.
 
Plenty of options from here - the Solent is a big place. We can play it by ear.
 
16:30
 Return to Hythe Marina
 

The itinerary will very much depend on the tide and weather. What to bring - picnic, snacks, drinks, swimming togs/wetsuit, sunscreen, towel, etc...

Suggested contribution to running and maintenance - CLICK HERE. Estimated contribution based on a mixture of cruising and lazing around throughout the day. Additional fuel costs for extended cruising and cost of berthing at stops (if required - for example in Cowes) - shouldn't be much when shared between 5 of us.
 
 
 

Special Events

21 June 2008   The 2008 Round Britain Offshore Power Boat Race - Start
27-29 June 2008   JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race
2-9 August 2008   Cowes Week
22-24 August 2008   Powerboat P1 British Grand Prix of the Sea
12-21 September 2008   Southampton Boat Show

 

Planned Trips / Current Availability

22-24 August 2008 - Powerboat P1 British Grand Prix of the Sea

Also see two of the finest cruise ships that weekend:

22 August 2008 - QE2 sails from Southampton. 25 August 2008 - QM2 sails from Southampton

 

Photo Album (Click on camera - opens in new window)

The Solent - August Bank Holiday 2007. QM2, QE2, Powerboat Racing - fabulous weekend!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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