The Solent area is packed with so much to see, that if you are visting for just one day or a weekend, then the best way to see as much of it as possible is by getting a rib charter.
For anyone not familiar with the area, the Solent is a thirty mile strip of water between the South Coast of England and the Isle of Wight.
It is one of the best sailing areas in the world due to a combination of its maritime history, the incredible variety of coastal landscapes, the areas of outstanding natural beauty surrounding it, the variety of sailing conditions that if offers, and the sheer diversity of the towns, villages, harbours and marinas that border it.
It is often called the home of sailing and yachting, although it is also a unique playground for water activities of all kinds.
A rib (or rigid-inflatable-boat) is a lightweight, high performance boat powered by an outboard motor that typically carries between two and ten people/passengers, travels at up to 50mph, and is very stable and seaworthy.
A Solent rib is very manoeuverable and versatile, and can carry you for a steady sightseeing cruise around the Solent as comfortably as it can take you for a white knuckle ride blasting over the waves from Chichester at the eastern end, to Lymington at the western end.
To charter or hire a Solent rib costs between £300-£400 a day, (depending on season, size of rib etc) and this will include life jackets and insurance, but not diesel or refreshments. A Solent rib charter can be bareboat, (where you “drive” it yourself if you are sufficiently experienced) or skippered by a qualified professional. The latter option is the most popular, and this also provides you with your very own local guide who has local knowledge and can provide a running commentary, advise on the best places to go, and who knows where the best pubs and restaurants are.
Solent rib hire can give you an exciting opportunity to race with, or just admire the many varieties of boats and ships on the water at any given time. Southampton is a major commercial port so you can get container ships, cruise ships, ferries, tugs, hovercraft etc, and Portsmouth is the home of the Royal Navy, so you might see battleships or aircraft carriers etc. You can always see the Historic Ships anchored in Portsmouth Harbour, or the three Palmerston forts in the sea itself. Perhaps a regatta shops restaurants and pubs on the waterfront at the magnificent Gunwharf Quay, or admire the spectacular views of the Solent from the Spinnaker Tower.
A Solent rib charter offers a unique and memorable way to spend quality time with the quality people in your life, be they friends, family or colleagues. They operate all year round and are perfect for personal cruises, Stag and Hen parties, Corporate Events, or team-building exercises . You can even arrange a package combining rib charter with a treasure hunt, a helicopter ride, and 4×4 offroad driving if you really want an action packed experience you’ll never forget.
A Solent Charter awaits you, and the Solent looks forward to welcoming you !
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