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The UK's most popular sailing waters, sheltered between the mainland and the Isle of Wight.
Best: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sepsailingracingfamily-friendly
Sailing Solent
7-Day Itinerary7 Days Sailing the Solent: A Complete Itinerary
A week in the Solent gives you time to explore both shores properly — from Lymington's Georgian quay to the racing at Cowes, Yarmouth's perfect tide-riding anchorage, and a circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight.
5 min read
Harbours & AnchoragesBest Harbours and Anchorages in the Solent
From Yarmouth's busy visitors' pontoons to the quiet creeks of Chichester Harbour, here are the Solent's best stops — with pilotage notes, facilities, and honest verdicts.
4 min readTop SightsTop Sights Along the Solent: What to See Ashore
From Osborne House to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the Solent's shoreline holds more history than most cruising grounds ten times its size.
3 min read
Food & DiningWhere to Eat Around the Solent: Harbour Restaurants and Waterside Pubs
From crab sandwiches on the Beaulieu River to Michelin-starred dining in Lymington — the Solent's best eating, organised by harbour.
3 min read
Pilotage NotesSolent Pilotage: Tides, Waypoints, and Tricky Passages
The Solent's double high water, fast tidal streams, and busy shipping lanes require careful planning — here is what you need to know before you go.
3 min readCharter in Solent
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