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Key Solent Sail Benefits

Beautiful new yachts
Very high specification
No markings /advertising to indicate that it is a charter yacht
Full back up maintenance and remote assistance
No penalty for late returns caused by adverse weather

Bareboat Charter Options

Chartering bare-boat with Solent Sail is almost a contradiction in terms as all of our vessels are equipped and checked by the Marine Coast Guard Agency (MCA) to the minimum (category 2) standard. All safety equipment including life jackets, life raft and navigation equipment is provided.

If you have the relevant experience or a day skipper practical certificate, the majority of our fleet is available for you to charter without a professional skipper. Larger or more powerful vessels that require a little more experience may require a MCA Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster qualification.

Never fear if you don't hold the relevant qualifications as we can provide a skipper to match your exact requirements.

Sailing Bareboat is one of the most rewarding things you can do as it gives total freedom to go wherever you like and the wind takes you. If you lack the local knowledge of different Solent ports we can suggest an itinerary and useful tips on navigation. This includes places of interest and our guide to restaurants, pubs and clubs all within your cruising range. (This information will appear on our website shortly).

Skippered Charter Options

Option 1
	If you lack the experience required or just feel you would like some assistance, you can take one of our professional skippers with you. In addition to making your holiday more relaxed, you will also benefit from their experience in an informal training environment.
Option 2
	If you're not sure that you are up to taking command on your own, we respect your honesty! Why not arrange to come down on a quieter weekday and go out with one of our skippers for a short assessment sail. It's not a test but they will give you an honest assessment of your capabilities. It may be all you need to give you the confidence to charter. Best of all its fun and its free (you may also bring a friend if there is available space).
Option 3
	You're qualified as above, you have the experience but you are a little rusty. Why not start your charter a day early and go out with one of our skippers for a familiarisation day cruise. There is a fee for this, but obviously it's part of your charter and whilst the rest of your crew are starting their holiday, we will dispel any worries you might have to help you have a stress free break.

Charter Information

Week charters - Begin at 1700hrs Friday and finish 1200hrs the following Friday, or 1200 hrs Monday through until 1200 hrs Monday.

Weekend charters - Begin at 1800hrs on Friday and return 1600hrs on Sunday.

Midweek charters - Begin at 1200hrs Monday until 1200hrs on Friday.

Day charter - 0930hrs on the day of charter until 1630hrs on the day of charter.

These hand-over times are guidelines and we will change them to meet your requirements if we are able.

Security deposit
The security deposit is returnable if there is no damage or loss of the yacht or its equipment. During racing the security deposit is three times the normal amount. Please see terms and conditions for further details.

Events
Please note that charters during special events within the Solent are surcharged at 20%. For example Cowes week and the Round the Island race.

Corporate and bespoke charters
Are charged on an event and package basis. Please contact us for more details.

Discounts

Discounts are available for regular charter clients on repeat bookings, bookings of 2 weeks or more or multiple yacht bookings. A maximum discount of 10% can be given at any one time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other deals offered by Solent Sail Ltd.

Optional extra's subject to availability

	Week	Weekend	Day
Breathable 'Oil Skins'	£40	£15	£7.50
End cleaning	£75	£75	£75
Skipper	£875	£280	£140
Hostess	£525	£170	£85
Outboard motor	£30	£15	£10
Spinnaker	£300	£150	£100

Solent Sail reserve the right to amend these details without prior notice.

Yacht features (Most features on most yachts)

Navigation & Sailing	Safety	Convenience
Paper charts for most of the south coast & English Channel	VHF radio at chart table and helm	Flat screen TV, Freeview box, DVD player
Reeds Nautical Almanac	Handheld VHF	Plenty of pillows & fresh pillowcases
Shell Channel Pilot	Lifejackets for all on board plus children's lifejackets on request	Tea & hand towels
Two electronic chart plotters at the chart table & helm covering the whole English Channel	9 Fire extinguishers, 4 smoke detectors, fire blanket	Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate and condiments
Raymarine instruments - Tridata, Speed, Depth, Wind, Graphic	7 torches including million candle power searchlight	Galley utensils & quality cooking pots
Auto pilot	Day to day & offshore first aid kits	Gas & electric kettles
Roller furling Genoa	Emergency bungs for all sea cocks	Toilet rolls & spares
Single line reefing main & lazyjacks	Flare kit	Paper towel roll, rubbish sacks, cleaning equipment
Boat hook	Life rafts for all on board	Vacuum cleaner, dustpan & brush
Electric windlass	Spare VHF aerial	Matches & lighter
Powerful bow thruster on larger boats	Buckets with lanyards	Pack of cards & other games
Binoculars	Dingy and electric pump (outboard at small extra cost)	Quality crockery, tumblers & wine glasses
Hand held compass	Plenty of quality warps & fenders	Washing up liquid
Full tool kit	Bosun's chair & 'Top Climber'	Full tank of diesel
Signal horn	MOB recovery ropes & Handy Billy	Spare gas cylinder
Spinnaker (at small extra cost)	Sea Start membership (like the AA at sea)	Spare fuel for outboard

Please send questions or comments about this website to web@solentsail.co.uk.

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Directors M Thomas BSc FCA, J Bolton