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It has been reveled that The America’s Cup is coming to Portsmouth for the four-day World Series events in June 2015 and July 2016. With racing taking place off Southsea Seafront the organisers are also hoping to put on a festival at Southsea Common close to the finish line. As well as being able toContinue reading "America’s Cup World Series in PORTSMOUTH!"

Lymington Town Sailing Club‘s binoculars were taken from the club on Tuesday 2nd September. Please help find them… The Binoculars which have always been located in the Solent Room allowed members and their guests to admire the stunning Solent views. They were an added safety feature for Race Officers to monitor the dinghy race area and provided aContinue reading "Missing Binoculars from LTSC"

The image above was taken at the start of the 2012 Vendee Globe in some rather big Biscay seas! Sister company Solent Rib Charter provided a fleet of Ribs for the start of the solo Round the World Race for Alex Thomson Racing. Alex went on to finish this epic race in 3rd position.  AlexContinue reading "New boat for Alex Thomson"

During Aberdeen Assett Management Cowes Week celebrating the 80th birthday of Victory Class 21 boats joined the line up for a unique 1 hour race. Boats were crewed by main sponsors of the world famous regatta, not least by some of our Solent Events team Robin Gould and Adrian Brunton. Along with owner Kim TaylorContinue reading "Race for Victory"

You may have noticed us tweeting and posting this week about the #sailfie competition… here is a little more information about the competition! Running all through Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week  each day the competition has a theme. Spectators and participants of Cowes Week are invited to post a photo to fit the day’s themeContinue reading "#Sailfie"

The J.P.Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race was a resounding success for Solent Events this year with entries including ‘Hurricane’ for long term clients Squire Patton Boggs who always like something a bit special! With Olympic Gold Medal winning sailor Pippa Wilson MBE as skipper and world renown Volvo Ocean Race navigator Jules SalterContinue reading "Solent Events Round The Island Race Entries"

The J.P. Morgan Round The Island Race  is only 3 days away;  entries close at noon today however you can still get out on the water to see the action! The 83rd race hosted by Island Sailing Club Cowes will commence at 0630 with over 1500 yachts taking part. As well as the racing there isContinue reading "Round The Island Race, It’s not too Late!"

The Solent Events Open day was nearly 2 weeks ago, how did that happen?! A huge thank you to all those who made it down to Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth on the 1st May to see a selection of the outstanding vessels we have available for charter this year, from Ribs to luxury powerboats andContinue reading "Open Day 2014 Success"

Come and see us at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth on Thursday 1st May 2014 between 10.00 – 16.00 for the Solent Events Open Day. Gunwharf Quays is easy to get to, with fast direct trains from London and plenty of parking. On display will be a wide selection of events including sailing yachts, luxury powerboatsContinue reading "Open Day Reminder!"

Arguably the Solent’s most beautiful port, Lymington is a picturesque Georgian market town in the centre of the New Forest National Park. Situated in the western Solent Lymington is close to the well known landmarks Hurst Castle, the Needles and Yarmouth on The Isle of Wight. Lymington Yacht Haven is our home port. The hubContinue reading "The Haven Bar & Bistro…New look coming soon!"

Solent Events Sales Manager Simon Hedley is a race officer for Cowes Town Regatta Committee at the Royal Yacht Squadron during Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week each year. This year see’s the 50th anniversary of Cowes Combined Clubs (CCC) and guess who features in a starring role on the home page of the official regatta website?…Continue reading "Our Simons’ famous!"

It’s already March, how did that happen?! Looking forward to the year ahead, there are plenty of important dates for your diary with events to look out for not only on the Solent but around the world; 1st May – Solent Events – Solent Events Open day! 21st June – J.P. Morgan Asset Management RoundContinue reading "Dates for 2014"

If you are looking to organise a team building event in the next few months, look no further! Thames RIB Blasts and Treasure Hunts are a great way to see the City with an adrenaline kick added for extra excitement! This is the perfect activity to do alongside a meeting. We also have Clay PigeonContinue reading "Thames Events – NEWSFLASH!"

Last week at The London Boat Show Sir Ben Ainslie and John Dudley (Commodore of the Island Sailing Club) announced the extension of  the title sponsorship from J.P. Morgan Asset Management of the Round the Island Race for a further two year period, up to and including 2016. The Island Sailing Club, organisers of the Round theContinue reading "Great start to 2014 for Round the Island…"

Franklyn Keith Musto’s philosophy concurs with ours here at Solent Events, in that there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing! Musto began sailing aged 15, and went on to be a leading dingy sailor and an Olympic medal winner. Following the Olympics he set up a sail making business before turningContinue reading "Franklyn Keith Musto, OBE"

The London Boat Show 2014 will take place 4th – 12th January at Excel London. Sir Ben Ainslie, pictured above in the 2012 Olympics from a Solent Rib Charter photography Rib, broke records in the J.P Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2013 hosted by the Island Sailing Club, will be holding a public Q&AContinue reading "Sir Ben at the London Boat Show"

Last Tuesday on a sunny winter day we welcomed 48 guests to the New Forest for a Land Sea and Air Event. For this event based at Rhinefield House Hotel, each team were provided with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet  pre-loaded with our very own state of the art treasure hunt software. The teams were givenContinue reading "Land, Sea and Air"

Join Solent Events for ‘end of season’ drinks on board Havengore at St Katherine’s Docks, London, between 12 – 8pm this Thursday 7th November 2013 Michelle, Simon, Hannah and Sarah will be on hand with drinks and nibbles, ready to talk all things water-based! We hope to see you there… please RSVP admin@solent-events.co.uk if youContinue reading "End of Season Drinks…"

There is a definite chill in the air which means one thing… Christmas is just around the corner! If you are looking to do something unique for your team this Christmas, why not consider a water based option. Option A – Dinner on a privately owned motor vessel capable of hosting up to 120 guests. SailingContinue reading "Christmas Party Options 2013"

Cowes Week Ltd and Aberdeen Asset Management (for whom Solent Events are official charter supplier) are working in partnership to appoint an official charity for Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. 2013 was the final year of a three year tenure for Toe in the Water, a  charity who use competitive sailing to re-inspire injured service personnelContinue reading "New Official Charity for Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week"

With Halloween just round the corner it seems fitting that artist Dmitri Galitzine is preparing to attempt a journey in a hollowed out giant pumpkin across the Solent…. Yes you have read that correctly! The pumpkin, grown by Mark O’Hanlon weighs half a ton and will be shipped to Portsmouth after the Mere Brow GiantContinue reading "Pumpkin sailing"

The Clipper Round the World Race 2013-2014 is now well underway on race three of the second leg, The South Atlantic Challenge. This leg takes the fleet of 12 matched 70 foot yachts from Rio De Janeiro to Cape Town, some 3600 miles. The race is the ultimate long distance challenge where crew with littleContinue reading "Get inspired!"

There may be a chill in the air today which is set to stay, however there is still plenty of time to get out on the Solent. The above picture was taken this morning, a sailing racing charter from Lymington Yacht Haven on matching 40.7’s…. what beautiful sunshine! Contact us by emailing admin@solent-events.co.uk or callContinue reading "Autumn Events"

Last night saw the final of the 34th America’s Cup, a deciding race for only the third time in the event’s 162-year history between Team New Zealand and Oracle Team USA. Team New Zealand lead for 7 straight days before Oracle Team USA clawed back to a 8-8 tie break before the final showdown raceContinue reading "Stunning come back in 34th America’s Cup"