Information

Booking paperwork is all now presented on this page for your convenience. You'll also find links to various other information

• Booking forms - one for an individual (for courses and charter-a-berth trips) and one for a yacht if you are chartering as skipper.
• There's information about our cruising ground The Solent.
• There's directions to the marinas with maps that you can print out.
• There's a suggested kit list.
• There's a sample menu for events catered by us.

Crew details

If you are chartering a yacht with us or taking part in a charter-a-berth cruise or RYA course, we will need some details about you such as who to contact in an emergency. We have two on-line forms that provide the same information as the paper forms that you would have been sent in the past by post or email. It is essential that the office holds these details before departure, so please complete the relevant form in good time and do not rely on passing the details to the skipper/instructor.

Booking form for an individual charter-a-berth trip or RYA course, please click here

Booking form for a whole yacht charter, please click here
 

The Solent is the stretch of water between the Isle of Wight and the mainland. Big enough to provide a huge variety of sailing experiences, but small enough to traverse easily in a weekend. Take a look here for some more facts about our cruising ground.

If you are coming sailing with us, this is where to go:

GOSPORT MARINA
Map

Address - Mumby Road, Gosport, Hants, PO12 1AH

By road
From junction 11 of the M27, follow the dual carriageway to Fareham. At the first roundabout take the first exit left towards Gosport under the railway viaduct. Proceed over the next roundabout, then take the left fork sign-posted A32 to Gosport. Follow this road for approximately 5 miles, past several sets of lights, the double roundabout at Fort Brockhurst and several small parades of shops. The entrance to Gosport Marina is on the left-hand side, just before the Castle Tavern. If you get as far as the Gosport Ferry, you have gone too far.

For a map click here

By rail
National rail services run to Portsmouth Harbour. From there a ferry service operates every 15 minutes over to Gosport. As you leave the ferry turn right and follow the millennium walk, which leads approximately 50 yards to the Marina front gates.

At the marina
The access ramp is between the marina office and the cafe. Despite the signs, there is no need to report to the office. Go down the ramp and turn left. The location of your yacht may vary, but your joining instructions will tell you where it is berthed.

Address - 2 Channel Way, Southampton, Hants, SO14 3TG

By road
From the M3 southbound, leave at junction 14 on to the A33 and follow signs to the 'Docks' and 'Old Waterfront'. Ocean Village is signposted as you arrive in Southampton.
From the M27 westbound leave at junction 7 on to the A334 and follow signs to Southampton City Centre. At the traffic lights after the Itchen river bridge, turn left into Prince's Street and follow the roadfor 1 mile before turning left where signposted to Ocean Village.
From the M27 eastbound leave at junction 2 on to the M271 and follow the signs to 'Waterfront'.
Ocean Village is signposted as you arrive in Southampton.

By rail
National rail services run to Southampton Central Station. From there it is a short taxi ride away

At the marina
The access ramp is located near the marina office. After parking, walk around the marina basin past the restaurants and the office is located under the Royal Southampton Yacht Club. The location of your yacht may vary, but your joining instructions will tell you where it is berthed.

Yacht Haven, Kings Saltern Rd, Lymington, SO41 3QD

By road
Leave the M27 at junction 1 and at the roundabout take the first exit. At the next exit take the 3rd exit, A337 towards Lyndhurst. At Lyndhurst, you have to turn left at the traffic lights and follow the one-way system. Keep right and follow the A337 towards Brockenhurst and Lymington. Stay on the A337 through Brockenhurst and when you reach Lymington continue straight across the mini roundabout towards the 'Riverside Marinas'.

By rail
National rail services run to Brockenhurst. A branch line runs from there to Lymington. Alight at Lymington town and it is a short taxi ride to the Yacht Haven

At the marina
The access ramp is near the marina office and cafe. The location of your yacht may vary, but your joining instructions will tell you where it is berthed.

Kit list

Here is a suggested list of things to bring when you come sailing:

As the British weather is unpredictable, you need to be prepared for a variety of conditions in both winter and summer. A layered approach to clothing works best so that you can easily increase or decrease your thermal protection as required. Stowage is always limited on a boat, and we therefore advise you to travel lightly and use a soft or collapsible bag. You can use the list below as a reminder and tick off items as they are packed.

• Glasses if you need them & sunglasses (with cord or strap)
• Footwear (soft soled, non marking i.e. not black)
• Gloves (fingerless sailing gloves and warmer ones too)
• Headgear (sun hat with cord or strap or warm fleece hat depending on conditions)
• Jacket (anorak or wind-proof)
• Fleece or jumper (fleece stays warm even when wet, wool is much less effective)
• Trousers and/or shorts. Jeans are not recommended as they take a long time to dry
• Shirts (long sleeved, rugby/polo shirts or T-shirts)
• Underwear & socks (thermals if you have them)
• Toiletries & medicines (let the skipper know if there is anything you take regularly)
• Towels
• Bedding (sleeping bag, we provide pillows)
• Sun protection in the summer
• Sweets etc (note that smoking is not allowed below deck)
• Swimwear in summer (if you are feeling brave)
• Camera (we have binoculars on board)
• Sea sick tablets if you think you may need them
• Wet weather gear if you have it (we also have some to hire at £10 for a weekend)
• Casual clothes to wear ashore

RYA logbook if you are working towards any RYA qualifications (we sell them for £4.75)

We provide lifejackets and harnesses for all persons on board.

If food is included in the charter, please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.

Although boats are fully insured, please arrange your own travel insurance to cover you in the event of accident, illness or other forced cancellation.

If you are attending a charter-a-berth cruise, remember that life on board a yacht is communal and in addition to your deck duties of helming, winching, reefing and acting as look out, you will also be asked to take turns at cooking, washing up, and cleaning.
 

Sample weekend food menu

Here is a sample menu that we might use for a weekend charter a berth trip.

Saturday
Breakfast
 Fruit juice
 Toast & preserves
 Cereals & milk
 Bacon rolls
Lunch
 Lamb hotpot or shepherds pie
 Baked beans
 Rolls & butter
Dinner
Taken ashore if possible or
 Chicken in honey & mustard sauce
 Rice
 Peas
 Steamed chocolate pudding & custard

Sunday
Breakfast
 Fruit juice
 Full cooked (scrambled egg, bacon, sausage, tomato, beans, hash browns)
Late lunch
 Chicken in honey & mustard sauce
 Rice
 Peas
 Yoghurts or fruit
Or
 Sandwiches (tuna, cheese, ham, pickle)
 Quiche

All day, everyday
Snacks
 Fruit (apples, bananas, oranges)
 Chocolate bars
 Cakes
 Biscuits
 Crisps

A note for vegetarians and others with special dietary needs. Because we want you to be happy with the food you eat on board, you are welcome to bring some suitable food with you and in return we discount the price you pay.