Solent Sailing for beginners

This weekend is a little taster of what it's like to sail a modern cruiser racer. This weekend is also a newbie qualifier for the Summer cruise to Falmouth and then visiting the West country harbours on the way back.

The weekend will consist of getting to know the yacht and then showing you how to sail her in the sheltered waters of the Solent. We'll stop over in either Cowes or Lymington on Saturday night and then cruise back to Gosport on Sunday.

Meetup Friday @ 20:00hrs
Haslar Marina, Haslar Road, Gosport. PO12 1NU
There are two car parks, berth holders and visitors. You may be directed to the visitor’s car park, where the car parking is free for you.
Wolverine is stationed on pontoon F52 and the marina staff are happy to guide you.

Predicted Weather and Tides

Will be posted the week before we go.

Saturday
Up on deck for 09:00 preparing Wolverine to sail and going through the motions of how we need to secure her at the other end. Safety briefing at 09:30hrs and underway by 10:00am towards the Solent.

Typically; 19:00hrs We'll aim to get out for some dinner and if we can find it some live entertainment.

Sunday
Breakfast ashore and then head back into the Solent. Sunday is all about cruising and sharing knowledge with those who are still learning.

Costs
The Friday to Sunday trip is £220, which includes Yacht, fuel, skipper.
What’s not included is: Food and Drink or the marina berthing fees which are shared between us.

What you'll need
• Wash bag and towel
• Sleeping bag and pillowcase [not the pillow]
• Layered clothes in a soft bag for storage
• Hat and sailing gloves
• Sun cream / sunglasses, we are if nothing hopeful
• Non-marking out deck shoes or trainers
• Your favourite tipple and snacks to share around.
• Water proofs jacket and trousers if you have them
• Life jackets will be allocated on arrival and are to be worn whilst sailing

What to leave behind

• A bad week its going to get better
• Strong opinionated views, theres always another side to explore.