Within The Solent the minimum experience that we require is a Day Skippers qualification with a minimum of 150 miles relevant experience as skipper. Also onboard there should be a designated First Mate with a minimum qualification of Competent Crew. All Skippers must hold a VHF Operators licence.

If you are venturing further afield, perhaps across the Channel, then we required a minimum qualification of Coastal Skipper for the skipper and Day Skipper for the First Mate.

If you do not hold the necessary qualifications then please contact us to discuss your options as in certain circumstances we may be able to accept proof of experience.

All our yachts fully comply with the MCA regulations for the chartering of small boats, this includes personal safety equipment including liferaft, lifejackets and harness lines.

Please note that we are unable to provide childrens lifejackets or buoyancy aids.

We also provide complete navigation equipment including electronic chart software and paper charts for your sailing area.

A security deposit of £1500 is payable on all charters, doubled when racing to cover any breakages or losses. In the event of an insurance claim it will also cover the policy excess.

We take payment off either a credit or debit card. Subject to there being no losses or damages security deposits are returned within 14 days after your charter.

You are not covered for personal injury whilst onboard  unless we are deemed to have acted negligently. In your own interests you are  advised to ensure you carry adequate personal accident cover.

• Warm clothing (multiple layers are better)
• Soft soled non marking shoes (ideally deck shoes)
• Wet weather gear (available for hire)
• Sea boots
• Sleeping bag (available to purchase)
• Sunglasses
• Lip balm
• Cap or hat
• Sun tan cream
• Towels
• Soft bag rather than suit case for storing your kit
• Sea sickness remedy
• Food and drink if you have booked a non catered charter

We supply pillows and pillow cases, we can also provide sleeping bags for a charge.

Hamble Village has a small Co-Op within walking distance of Port Hamble Marina. There is a large Tesco’s on the way into Hamble just as you exit the motorway.

Port Solent also has a large Tesco's near the entrance of Port Solent Marina and within 15 minutes walk of the marina.

Haslar Marina is served by a Morrison's Supermarket within a short drive or 15 minute walk.

• Mooring fees whilst away from home port
• Food & Drink
• End of Charter Yacht Cleaning
• Fuel

If you cancel within 4 weeks of the charter there will  be no refund other than at our discretion.

If you cancel at any other time a cancellation fee equivalent to 75% of the charter costs will apply. We will endeavour to find a replacement charter and if successful  the cancellation fee will be reduced to reflect this.

• Any uncompleted booking information or crew lists
• Sailing certificates and/or sailing CV of the Skipper and First Mate
• Proof of identity - passport and/or driving licence for Skipper and First Mate
• Credit card/debit card details for the security deposit.

• Full safety equipment not including children’s lifejackets
• Full galley inventory and cooking utensils

• Washing up liquid
• 2 x Bin bags
• Sponge/scourer
• Dish cloth
• 2 x Tea towels
• Matches
• Tea bags, sugar, coffee & milk
• Kitchen Roll
• 2 x Toilet rolls

Parking within Port Hamble Marina is on a pay & display arrangement and all cars must display a valid parking ticket.

Whilst the first 3 hours are free you are still required to display a valid ticket.

For Universal Yachting customers we will issue you with a parking pass that provides you with free parking during the period of your charter.

Please display a valid ticket covering the first 3 hours of your stay, we will then issue parking passes for the remainer of your stay with us during your handover briefing.

Please be aware that car parking is very limited so where possible please car share.

Parking at Mercury is free of charge, please use the allocated spaces available.

Parking at Hamble Point is free of charge, please use the allocated spaces available.

Parking at Swanwick Marina is free of charge, please use the allocated spaces available.

Parking at Haslar is free of charge, please approach the barrier. Press the button to speak to security and if you tell them that you are onboard Yacht "xxxx" then they will let you through to the berth holders car park.

Parking at Port Solent is free please use the allocated spaces available. 

In the event that you experience delays on your way down to us please let us know as soon as possible so we can make alternative arrangements.

Within reason we will meet you and conduct a short safety briefing so that you can stay onboard overnight. We then conduct the full handover in the morning.