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 you plan your own occasion. Whether you’d like to align your event with them or avoid peak dates, we’re here to help create a truly memorable day.
4th – 7th June: Cowes Classics Week
Cowes Classics Week is all about racing traditional yachts on the water and enjoying fabulous social events ashore.
11th July: Round the Island Race
RTIR – the annual 50 nautical miles race around the Isle of Wight, regularly attracting over 1200 boats – truly a “Race for All”.
24th – 26th July: Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta
The Taittinger has Yarmouth and the Western Solent in the spotlight – one day of “race training”, followed by two days of fast paced racing – and lots happening ashore.
25th – 26th July: Sail GP Portsmouth
SailGP’s adrenaline-fueled racing is returning to Portsmouth.
1st – 7th August: Cowes Week
Cowes Week is marking its 200th anniversary! The 2026 event is a special bicentenary celebration, featuring a variety of activities including the return of the Red Arrows and a grand firework display, along with special anniversary races, a Parade of Sail, and a new 1826 Stage at Northwood House.
11th – 12th September: Little Britain Challenge Cup
LBCC – The annual Property & Construction Industry charity regatta.
18th – 27th September: Southampton International Boat Show
UK’s flagship boating and water sports festival – right here in Southampton. Something for all boating enthusiasts and water lovers!
Please call on 01590 674900 or email admin@solent-events.co.uk if you would like to chat through your day out on the water.
