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Our sister company, Commercial Rib Charter (CRC), part of Solent Rib Charter, has been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category—one of the UK’s most prestigious business honours.

Sailing on the Solent in spring feels like getting back to what it’s really about. The water, marinas and restaurants are quieter, and there’s a sense of space you don’t get later in the year.

Sailing on the Solent in spring feels like getting back to what it’s really about. The water, marinas and restaurants are quieter, and there’s a sense of space you don’t get later in the year.

Cowes Week 2026 celebrates 200 years of sailing in the Solent. Race or spectate in style with yacht and RIB charters for this historic bicentenary event.

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2026! Whether you’re bringing a team together, rewarding success, entertaining clients, or escaping the office; we offer tailored on-the-water experiences across the Solent. From sailing and luxury yacht trips to high-speed RIB transfers.  We have highlighted some of the major Solent events taking place in 2026 to help youContinue reading "Special Solent Dates 2026"

Reflecting on the 2025 Solent sailing season, with highlights from Cowes Week and a preview of major sailing events in 2026.

Our 2025 corporate event season on the Solent is slowing down. Our Ribs of course go out all year round – offering a quick and easy way to get to any location around the Solent for a cozy fireside lunch or coffee & cake. Most of the yachts are starting to come out of theContinue reading "Corporate Sailing Events on The Solent"

We like our Solent in the autumn – it is that little bit quieter and the skies are amazing. Not wanting to be selfish, we are of course keen to share it with you. Did you know that we run our Rib charters throughout the year, supply full wet-weather gear for that extra layer, andContinue reading "Last-Minute Corporate Rib Treasure Hunts"

Experience autumn on the Solent with New Forest colours, Rib adventures, Isle of Wight lunches & team-building fun. Perfect for office or guest getaways.

After well-deserved summer holidays, the team is back in the office. What better way to get everyone focused again than with a little team-building? Late Summer sailing is perfect to reconnect and refresh. Calmer marinas, fewer boats and room for lunch in popular restaurants. Sailing naturally makes the team work as one and as phonesContinue reading "Back After Summer Break: Recharging the Team Spirit"

Cowes Week 2025 – 199 years of one of the oldest and most prestigious sailing regattas in the world. Hundreds of boats, 8,000 competitors and thousands of spectators. The shoreside atmosphere is buzzing, but nothing quite compares to experiencing the action from a boat. Taking part in the racing is one option, but if thatContinue reading "Cowes Week Spectating: A Front-Row Seat to Sailing History"

As summer sets in and the days grow longer, there is no better way to break from the boardroom than by trading your desk for a deck. Corporate summer sailing events offer a unique way to refresh, reconnect, and recharge your team. Out on the water, titles are left ashore — everyone becomes part ofContinue reading "Summer Sailing: The Perfect Corporate Escape"

“We are based in London / Hertfordshire / Reading – where can we start from?” We offer many different starting marinas – both for sailing and powerboat events. Every marina has different attributes, often making the selection straight forward.  We have listed the most popular below. Our Ribs/powerboats can make it anywhere from any ofContinue reading "Top starting locations for your Solent Event"

BBC’s Race Across the World is back on our screens – a race not about a speed, but about teamwork, strategy, trust and resourcefulness. We can’t offer you the thrill of navigating “unfamiliar cultures and languages of far-flung destinations”. (Although it takes a good half hour to get to the Isle of Wight.) What weContinue reading "Race Across the Solent"

Whether you are out on one of our Corporate Rib Treasure Hunts or Teambuilding Sailing Days, having lunch on the Isle of Wight, always makes the day even more special. With so many excellent venues to choose from, there is something for every size group, for every time slot, for every budget. We can’t listContinue reading "Food, Glorious Food – Solent Lunch Hotspots"

Sailing is a “natural” teambuilding activity. The collaborating roles on a professional racing vessel are of course clearly defined and difficult to achieve in one day out on the water. However, the challenge of navigating any sailing yacht together, enhances communication, trust, and collaboration among participants – even in a day. As crew members workContinue reading "Team Sailing Day"

A very happy and healthy 2025 from our team to yours – may it be filled with joy and laughter – and plenty of time on the water! If you would like to bring the team together or reward outstanding achievements, entertain or simply get out of the office – we can help you getContinue reading "Events on the Solent in 2025"

As the festive season approaches, there’s no place quite like the Solent to experience the magic of winter.  Whether you’re strolling along the waterfront or opt for a hike through our stunning New Forest – both are guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. The charming towns inContinue reading "It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"

After Cowes being part of the successful inaugural 2019 season, the Solent is set to host the high-octane action of SailGP once again in 2025 . In July next year this thrilling sailing series, known for its fast-paced races and cutting-edge technology, will once again see elite teams from around the world battle it outContinue reading "SailGP Returns to the Solent"

Corporate Rib Treasure Hunts We run our Rib charters throughout the year, for all different people, for business – and always for pleasure!  Corporate away days, teambuilding mornings, sight-seeing Rib blast with lunch on the Isle of Wight – everything is possible. One of our most popular Rib activities is the Corporate Rib Treasure Hunt.Continue reading "Corporate Rib Treasure Hunts"

Autumn is officially here! The leaves are starting to turn in our beautiful New Forest, the autumn Solent skies are stunning, and even the wildlife is changing as the migratory birds have started to arrive. Our corporate sailing events are still going strong. Teams grabbing the opportunity to get out of the office together forContinue reading "Autumn on the water with Solent Events"

Here’s a thought – watching the air, from the water!  In just under a week’s time, the Bournemouth Air Festival will be here again, from Thursday 29th until Saturday 31st August. Having entertained nearly 10.5 million people since it’s inception in 2008, this award-winning festival is clearly well worth a visit – and a fantasticContinue reading "Bournemouth Air Festival"

The slightly “cheesy” title of a well-known book by John Maxwell. However, realistically people have always recognised that sharing responsibilities and tasks across a group of individuals, can lead to a better result than one person trying to do it all. Providing that all these individuals, with all their different skills, ideas and attitudes, canContinue reading "Teamwork makes the Dream work"

The start of Cowes Week 2024 is less than a month away and we can’t wait! At 198 years young, Cowes Week is the world’s longest running regatta – what started with 7 yachts in 1826, now has evolved into a 500 boat, 7-day racing event. The mixture of ultra-modern designs with classics, one-design andContinue reading "Cowes Week 2024"