Skippered Solent Yacht Charter
Solent yacht charter in Hampshire has never been more popular and if you’re an experienced sailor with the necessary experience and training certificates you’ll be able to take advantage of bareboat yacht charter. However, if you don’t hold any qualifications or experience of chartering a yacht, or just want to sit back and enjoy some leisure time with family and friends, you have the option of skippered yacht charter. Skippered Solent yacht charter means you’ll be in the hands of a professional skipper who will take responsibility for the sailing of the boat while you enjoy the coastal views and exhilaration of sailing the Solent.
Why charter a yacht with a skipper?
Chartering a skippered yacht on the Solent has many benefits whether it’s a business day out, social occasion with family and friends or a long summer cruise. From corporate events to special birthdays; anniversaries to stag days, a safely handled skippered yacht charter offers a unique and memorable day out for everyone. Sailing out from Bucklers Hard Marina, down the Beaulieu River and then out into the Solent, you’ll enjoy an exciting and rewarding experience bonding as a team or taking time out with the family. If you need to recharge your batteries or learn some new skills in a fun and thrilling environment, skippered Solent yacht charter offers a unique and unforgettable experience with the added safety and guidance of a professional skipper at the helm.
Skippered family yacht charter
Skippered Solent yacht charter is the perfect way to celebrate a special family occasion or an ideal adventure day for parents and children. You’ll get to spend some quality time together and under the guidance of an experienced skipper learn new skills that will challenge everyone in the family helping to build closer bonds between you while creating some lasting memories.
If it’s a family occasion with children you’ll need a family friendly yacht charter. Safety is paramount so try and charter a yacht with safety netting to help prevent anyone accidentally falling overboard. Ensure the yacht you charter complies with the minimum safety provisions and is coded to DTI regulations. This will ensure the yacht will have all the necessary safety equipment on board, is able to safely carry the required number of people and can operate a specified distance offshore. A category 2 yacht is able to sail 60 miles from the shore with a maximum of eight people on board.
How you spend your day sailing is up to you. If you’ve never sailed before then don’t worry, experience isn’t necessary. Your skipper will get every family member to participate in the handling of the yacht including helming (taking control of steering the boat). You can lunch on board or berth at a local town quay and lunch ashore in a pub or restaurant. Sailing is a rewarding family experience and a healthy way to spend time together.
Skippered corporate yacht charter
If you’re looking for an alternative to the usual paintball day-out or round of golf with the sales team, a skippered corporate yacht charter on the Solent is a memorable and rewarding way to motivate your staff or impress your clients. As an organised event, Solent yacht charter can help develop strong team-building skills or strengthen relationships with clients.
Allow an experienced skipper to be your team’s ‘boss’ for the day guiding management and staff together to help sail the yacht for an exhilarating day on the Solent. The whole day can be geared toward sailing or you can combine a morning seminar with an afternoon’s sail. Have lunch on board while at anchor along the Beaulieu river or berth at a local destination and go ashore to eat. Choose a company who is able to provide catering with their corporate Solent yacht charter package and discuss the exact day’s arrangements with them.
Useful things to take with you
The yacht charterer will be able to provide all the equipment you’ll need but you may need to bring a few things with you.
- Wet weather gear – Some charterers will either hire this to you or have sufficient jackets and trousers on board for everyone. Decent waterproof clothing is essential so check when booking if you’ll need to bring these items with you or hire them.
- Non-slip trainers or deck shoes.
- Wellies – Yacht wellies have drawstring tops that tighten up preventing water from getting in. Your charterer may hire these to you but check when booking to see if you’ll need a pair.
- Sun cream – even on a slightly overcast day you should never underestimate the sun especially when at sea where you’re exposed. Bring enough sun cream for everyone in the party.
- Camera – Don’t forger your camera to take some snaps of your sail. You’ll want a visual reminder of your fantastic day out on the Solent but make sure your camera has got a secure wrist-strap as you wouldn’t want to lose it overboard!