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Yesterday saw the start of the 13/14 Clipper Round the World Race, designed to provide all participants regardless of their level of sailing experience the opportunity to race across oceans and embrace the worlds’ toughest sailing conditions. On Sunday it was estimated that over 120,000 well wishers waved the fleet of 12 70ft racing yachtsContinue reading "The Clipper Round the World Race"

Set a reminder for the Volvo Sailing Speed Challenge later today from 16.15hrs. The ‘Fantastic Four’ challengers are Olympic sailor Paul Goodison onboard a foiling moth, Olympic Windsurfer Nick Dempsey, Alex Thomson on Hugo Boss and extreme Kite Surfer Sam Lutman Pauc. The four will be competing with their range of sails to cross theContinue reading "The Volvo Sailing Speed Challenge"

Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week is now under 2 weeks away! The event running 3rd – 10th August is packed with things to do in addition to the racing that will be taking place. Here’s a list of a few highlights on shore, and on the water – Saturday 3rd  – Mount Gay Caribbean party in theContinue reading "Less than 2 weeks until COWES WEEK!"

If you are in London tomorrow (Tuesday 23rd July 2013), head down to join Solent Events and Aberdeen Asset Management at One New Change Shopping Centre between 12 – 2pm for the 2013 Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week Grinding Competition. A perfect opportunity to meet our team and find out more about what’s happening thisContinue reading "Grinding Competition…"

A great event to put in your diary coming up this summer… Bournemouth Air Festival which takes place 29th August to 1st September 2013. A huge range of aircraft will take part in the air display. Keep an eye on the Festival website for updates on what you can expect to see. In addition toContinue reading "Bournemouth Air Festival 2013"

How was The JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race nearly two weeks ago already!? It was undeniably a memorable day, with Ben Ainslie and his team on JP Morgan BAR smashing the multihull record by 16 minutes, and Mike Slade’s 100ft ICAP Leopard taking 10 minutes off the monohull race record set by themselves  inContinue reading "Round the Island Race"

One of our favourite river-side spots, The Folly Inn Whippingham on the Isle of Wight is shut for a few weeks for refurbishment. The Folly Inn is a rustic pub on the banks of the River Medina, Cowes with moorings and a water taxi service available. It is a great lunch location whether on a Yacht, RibContinue reading "The Folly Inn, Whippingham Near Cowes"

Last Thursday 18th April 2013 Solent Events descended on Gunwharf Quay Portsmouth for a pre-season open day. A range of vessels available for charter this year were on display including 75′ motor yacht, Volvo Open 70, Princess 65, Beneteau and Jeanneau yachts and the ever popular Ribs. The event was a great success, the sun even madeContinue reading "Open Day Success!"

Solent Events are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with the Professional Cricketers  Association (PCA). Attaining the title of ‘sailing and marine events provider’, Solent Events look forward to working with the PCA and the PCA Benevolent Fund to provide sailing and powerboat events both to PCA and to their commercial partners. Watch thisContinue reading "New strategic partnership with the Professional Cricketers Association"

Michelle and Simon went over to the venue yesterday to take a look… we think it looks great! Lime Wood is set in the heart of the New Forest close to Lyndhurst, which is around 20 minutes from Southampton or Lymington where Solent Events can get your group out on the water. Following customer feedback taken on boardContinue reading "Lime Wood"

The 12th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race will take place in 2014-2015 with locations including Alicante in Spain, Brazil, Abu Dhabi and many more. Even more exciting, the 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race will see a stopover in Cardiff following a successful bid for hosting rights. The stopover should have a great economic impact for Cardiff who alreadyContinue reading "Volvo Ocean Race"

Join us at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth to view a selection of sailing and motor yachts available for events on the Solent during 2013. Whether indulgent hospitality days on luxury powerboats, team sailing days or high speed Rib treasure hunts; we run all of our events with great style. We will be at Gunwharf Quays on Thursday 18thContinue reading "Solent Events Open Day – 18th April 2013"

Taking place every other year the Transat Jacques Vabre is a two handed transatlantic race for monohull and multihull yachts. The major ocean race began 20 years ago and takes place every other year following the historic coffee trading route between France and Brazil.   The 2013 race will begin on 3rd November 2013 and hasContinue reading "Transat Jacques Vabre"

After covering 27281 nautical miles in 88 days, 6 hours and 36 minutes, Hampshire sailor Mike Golding has finished the 2012-2013 Vendee Globe in sixth place. This was Golding’s forth Vendee Globe race, and is the first person to have completed the race three times. On finishing the race Mike said; ‘It is a relief to beContinue reading "Mike Golding finishes the Vendee Globe"

So the London Boat show starts tomorrow; 12th January – 20th January 2013, who’s going?! With boats of all shapes and sizes, boat and product launches and guest appearances from the likes of Ben Ainslie, there is plenty to see and do at the Excel London show. We still have a few appointments available onContinue reading "London Boat Show"

Helena Lucas has had a fantastic year; not only did she win Gold at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, get awarded an MBE, and be appointed by Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy to the board as a Director, but to top it all off she came on The Solent Events Volvo 70 taster day!! “The WPNSA board all feel thisContinue reading "Well done Helena Lucas!"

2012 has been an extrordinary year for Sailing. With the London 2012 Olympic Games we have seen local sailor Ben Ainslie win Gold, and have been left with the legacy of the Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy; a great new facility. We are hoping 2013 will be equally as exciting for sailing and have someContinue reading "The end of 2012, not the World!"

The competitors of the Vendee Globe are now 25 days in to the race. MACIF sailor Francois Gabart is currently leading, with Hampshire sailors Alex Thomson in 4th and Mike Golding in 5th place as they make their way through The Southern Ocean. The sea conditions are testing for the sailors with water temperatures of -2 to 10 degrees,Continue reading "Vendee Globe News"

Solent Events are proud to announce that on Monday 12th November 2012, Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week announced we are to be an ‘Official Charter Supplier’ alongside Britannia Corporate Events. Our sister company Solent Rib Charter already has an existing relationship with Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week as ‘Official Rib Supplier’ for the annual sailing regatta;Continue reading "Official Charter Supplier to Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week"

The round the world yachtsman Alex Thomson is now in Les Sables d’Olonne with his 60′ Hugo Boss yacht ready for the start of the Vendee Globe; a 30000 mile solo round the world race. Hampshire sailor Thomson, who first made headlines in 1999 for being the youngest ever skipper to win a round the world race (Clipper), has competed inContinue reading "Vendee Globe"

Following a busy season with corporate, team building and hospitality days, Solent Events are delighted to announce that Simon Hedley, formally the Business and Development Manager at Ondeck, will be joining the team. With over 30 years of sailing experience Simon will be a valuable addition to the team with vast knowledge in major events including RoundContinue reading "We have a new team member!"

If you haven’t already, take a look at Solent Events You Tube channel, featuring our latest footage from our Sailing Racing Regattas and Teambuilding Sailing events. The films are a great way of gaining a ‘real’ sense of what to expect from a day with us on the Solent as well as testimonials from someContinue reading "New videos!"

Olympic fever has well and truly hit the UK this year, and rightly so – the nation is incredibly proud of Team GB and all their achievements! Here at Solent Events we are particularly proud of GB sailors and windsurfers, with Nick Dempsey winning silver in RS:X windsurfing, the men’s star sailing silver medallists IainContinue reading "Olympic Fever!!"

It seems the whole country has Olympic fever with the London 2012 games kicking off today, how patriotic we all are! Why not bring the Olympic atmosphere in to your next event by trying our Sail with an Olympian day! Olympic Gold Medallist sailor Pippa Wilson will join you on board a luxury 54′ yachtContinue reading "Sail with an Olympian"