Sailing Breaks

Do you want sailing adventure and experiences in new waters? Do you want to build some sea miles and to gain some skippering experience? If so come and join one of our Sailing Breaks!

You can come on your own, with a friend or partner, or as part of a small group. Either way you will be amongst like minded people, with the security
of your own skipper/instructor.

Our yachts cater for small numbers (6 to 8 people) of any level of sailing
ability (beginner to yachtmaster).

Easter Channel Hop 01-04 April 2010
We depart early on Good Friday, after Hot Cross Buns and a safety brief, and head out into the Channel for Cherbourg, aiming for supper in the wonderful old town.

After fresh croissants, pain au chocolat and coffee, there is time to explore Cherbourg including the colourful fresh produce market (where you can buy some goodies to take home!)

After an early dinner we head back overnight across the Channel, enjoying Easter Eggs en route, aiming to arrive back in Gosport by early afternoon on Easter Sunday.

May Day Alderney Adventure 30 April-03 May 2010
Join us on Friday evening for a drink, when you get to meet the rest of the crew before our sail to Braye, our base on Alderney.

During Sunday you have a chance to explore Alderney on foot acessing some of the 50 miles of paths available.

On Sunday evening we set sail overnight to the Solent aiming to be back in Gosport by early afternoon on Monday.

St Vaast La Hougue Sailing & Cycling Weekend 27-31 May 2010
The pretty Normandy Harbour of St Vaast -La-Hougue is the ideal base to explore the D Day beaches by bicycle.

For those who may not be interested in following the DDay trail, the town of St Vaast is charmingly French and Ile de Tatihou is definately worth a visit.

Join us on Friday evening for dinner and introductions, when you get to meet the rest of the crew.

We leave early on Saturday morning planning to enter St Vaast when the tide allows that evening!

During Sunday you have a chance to explore by bicycle or on foot more locally.

On Sunday evening after dinner, we set sail overnight to the Solent aiming to be back in Gosport by early afternoon on Monday.

Weymouth Sail and Seafood Weekend 10-14 June 2010
A fantastic oportunity to gain night hours and sea miles as we head west towards Weymouth, perhaps stopping at Poole or Lulworth Cove en route to Portland, site for the 2012 Olympic sailing events.

We plan to leave early on Friday morning passing the Needles as we head west for an overnight stop in Poole. Another early start on Saturday with breakfast en route, we plan to arrive late afternoon in Weymouth with time to swim or walk on historic Chesil Beach.

In the evening we walk beyond the Portland and Weymouth Sailing Academy to The Crab House Cafe on the edge of the Fleet Lagoon to sample their spectacular seafood.

Sunday morning provides time for a good stroll into the picturesque Harbour in Weymouth where we can sit and enjoy a leisurely coffee and watch the fishermen.

On late Sunday afternoon we begin our sail east overnight aiming to pass the Needles once more early on Monday morning, heading up the Solent and back into Gosport early afteroon.

Osborne House Festival Weekend 23-25 July 2010
Join us on the Friday evening for a meal and a chance to meet your fellow crewmates. On the Saturday morning, following breakfast and a safety brief, we set sail into the Solent, eventually arriving at East Cowes marina in the mid/late afternoon.

From the marina at East Cowes it is a short walk to Osborne House, in a spectacular setting overlooking the Solent. Our picnic spot will already be laid out and waiting, all you need to bring is a drink or two (which we have time to buy enroute to Osborne House).

We spend the evening being entertained by Bournemouth Philharmonic Orchestra, who finish, of course, with Pomp and Circumstance (don’t forget your Union Jack flag!). The evening ends with a ‘bang’ – a spectacular firework display – before we wend our way back to the marina.

On the Sunday we set sail into the Solent again and arrive back at our berth in Gosport for mid/late afternoon.

Channel Islands Cruise 26-30 August 2010

Join us on Thursday evening for a drink and introductions. We plan to depart early on Friday morning for St Peter Port, Guernsey.

On Saturday we get to explore the town for a couple of hours before heading to Herm or Sark for the night.

On Sunday we get time for more land based exploring before sailing back across the Channel overnight, aiming to arrive back in Gosport by mid afternoon on Monday.

French Coast Cruise Milebuilder 05-12 September 2010
The plan is that the final destination is the Brittany coast. Sailing in this area is not only spectacular, it can also be very challenging. The pink granite cliffs are magical, yet they need to navigated with care. Very different to the soft sands and mud of the Solent!

Island Hopping in the Ionian, Greece 03-10 October 2010
Join us for cruising the Ionian Islands of Greece, one of the most beautiful and safest cruising grounds in the Mediterranean, with plenty of secret bays and local tavernas.

2010 Sailing Break Programme

Date 2010	Sailing Break
01-04 April	Easter Channel Hop (3 days)
30 April-03 May	May Day Weekend to Alderney (3 days)
28-31 May	St Vaast Sailing & Cycling (3 days)
10-14 June	Weymouth Sailing & Seafood (4 Days)
23-25 July	Osborne House Festival Weekend (2 days)
26-30 August	Bank Holiday Channel Island Cruise (4 days)
05-12 Sept	Brittany Coast Cruise/ Milebuilder (7 days)
03-10 October	Ionian Adventure (7 days)