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Wight dolphins The island premier scuba club has been diving and training in the world of scuba since 1975. We offer in house courses from entry level right up to advanced divers and beyond with many other skill courses available. We dive all round the Island and beyond from shallower dives to 40 mtr plus.

Founded 1893, Sea View Yacht Club provides the finest sailing & sail-training on UK south coast. Boasting picturesque views from a Henry VIII Solent fort.

Every year Sea View Yacht Club, home of the Mermaids charter fleet, welcomes over 2,000 guest sailors who delight in racing our fleet of 13 Mermaid 26-foot keelboats. The boats are of a classic ‘Solent’ design, but of modern construction and, with a selection of rig options, are ideal for highly-skilled sailors or beginners alike. Your clients, your team or other guests will enjoy an exceptional yacht racing or cruising experience, followed by first-rate onshore hospitality exclusively arranged for you at Sea View Yacht Club. The Club can cater for up to 200 guests. We offer a comprehensive range of in-house catering, ranging from full English breakfasts, informal lunches, to sunset BBQ’s, light suppers or more formal dinners, using local produce wherever possible. We provide the boats, the sailing race courses, race officials and boatmen who ensure your sailing experience is professionally delivered. Experienced helms from Sea View Yacht Club can also act as skippers for less-experienced charterers.

Established in 1988, Richardson’s Yacht Services has retained its status as a local, family run business with its core values at the heart of all operations. We simply wanted to share our love of all things boats. Building and servicing yachts is what we’re good at, and it’s what we do. Our current location remains on the Isle of Wight at Island Harbour Marina, situated on the River Medina. We have progressively expanded over the years and now have the great pleasure of offering a wide range of services for you and your boat. In simpler terms, we offer boat owners a “one stop” facility for all craft up to 50 tons.

Set in a beautiful and secluded valley, yet in a central location, Island Harbour is the perfect base from which to explore the Island and the Solent. Facilities at the harbour are much improved with the recent installation of a brand new free wi-fi network. The hardstanding areas have also been upgraded and have water and electricity. The pontoons have been refurbished and benefit from fresh water, power, and lighting. In addition, there is extensive, free of charge waterside car parking. The marina has a depth of 2.5 metres following the dredging operation of the lock. The locked marina is a natural haven during the winter months, both afloat and ashore. There is ample hard standing for winter storage and Richardsons, the on site boatyard provide most of the services you will need.

A yacht charter company run by keen sailors, providing a high quality service which can be tailored to your needs. Windward sailing is based on both sides of the Solent, in Ocean Village, Southampton, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth and at Cowes on the Isle of Wight. These bases give access to a wide variety of ports and small harbours, from Chichester in the east to Lymington in the west, all available within a day sail. It is also an ideal starting point for crossing the English Channel via Bembridge Ledge or the Needles. We also participate in events further a field with races across the Atlantic and in the Caribbean We are available to charter for corporate events, cruising, hen and stag parties and also racing. We are involved in and available to charter for many major events including the Round the Island Race, the Fastnet, the ARC and Cowes week.

Rebel Marine offer luxury RIB trips from either our Fishbourne base or Cowes Yacht Haven, ideal for that special treat or corporate event. We are ideally located just 2 minutes from the Wightlink Car Ferry Terminal at Fishbourne. We also offer Boat Yard services and walk ashore pontoon berths for RIB’s and Small Power Boat’s such as Haul out, scrub off, storage, antifouling, valet, etc.

We have an extensive range of on the water activities throughout the year. Some are regular events and others happen annually. From our very active Cadet section, Saturday Open Sailing, Adult Training Evenings, a wide range of RYA Training Courses, extensive Racing and Social Programme, Cruiser and Powerboat groups, we are sure you will find something to help get you on the water.

Vision Yachts has an extensive knowledge and depth of experience in a wide range of composite construction including Round the World boats, Admirals Cup boats, multi-hulls, power boats and composite components including carbon fibre masts and spars.

Our family of marinas offers friendly, top class facilities in some of the best locations on the south coast of England. Portland, Weymouth, Haslar and Cowes.