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Tackle shop on the Isle of Wight in Freshwater, based a few miles from the famous Needles lighthouse.We hope to provide a service selling good quality fresh and frozen baits and tackle with modern outlook only found in the freshwater sector of our sport at the moment!

Situated on the beautiful Newtown Creek, Shalfleet Quay Boatyard offers mooring facilities on one of the South Coasts most peaceful locations. Shalfleet Quay Boatyard offers safe and secure berths with pontoon and swinging mooring, drying out at low water. We are able to carry out repairs, servicing and overhaul to most types of inboard and outboard engines.

Sea Kayaking Isle of Wight is regarded throughout the UK as the South’s sea kayaking specialist and are the providers of the largest number of sea kayaking courses and sea kayak training courses in the South and South East. We are also one of the UK’s only Sit on Top kayak specialists – we have designed our own Sit-on-Top Kayak courses, we run most BCU awards on Sit on Top Kayaks and we have a great range of boats to use on courses. You can choose to develop your sea kayaking skills with a top sea kayak coach or take a tour with an experienced guide. From exposed tidal races, sea stacks and caves to sheltered harbours and creeks, the Isle of Wight offers the widest range of sea environments for Sea Kayaking in the whole of the South and South East.

We are the Adventure Activity experts! Offering the widest range of land and water based activities on the Isle of Wight, we have an activity to suit everyone! From thill-seeking adrenaline junkies to those looking to learn a new skill, our activities are perfect for all ages and abilities. Try Kayaking, Archery, Paddleboarding, Giant Paddleboarding, Axe Throwing, Bushcraft, Climbing, Mountain Boarding, Coasteering, and more! As the largest private activity provider on the Island and being approved by more ‘governing body’ organisations than anyone else on the Island, we guarantee you a good time, with first class safety and top quality guides and instructors. 2016 My Isle of Wight Awards 'Best Water-based Activity Provider' Winner

River Yar Boatyard is nestled on the western bank of the River Yar above Yarmouth Bridge. With the natural protection of Saltern Wood it offers a tranquil location very close to the lovely harbour town of Yarmouth. Its easy proximity to the popular sailing waters of the Solent and the ferry terminal at Yarmouth makes it an ideal location to store or moor your vessel. River Yar Boatyard has been operating as a boatyard at Saltern Wood Quay in excess of 50 years and has been owned by the current owner for over 30 years. We pride ourselves in offering a friendly and personal service.

Bob Gawn is the skipper of Wight Sapphire with over 35 years fishing the waters around the island. Operating and picking up from either Wight Sapphire’s mooring at Yarmouth Harbour or Lymington Harbour, we can offer any of the trips listed below or accommodate special requests for parties up to ten people.

Waypoint Yacht Brokers Ltd was founded in January 2014 because we have a passion for boats and want to make the whole experience of either buying or selling a boat to be enjoyable and stress free. Whether buying your first boat or moving on to your next boat you will be looking to realise a dream. With professional guidance and our passion for excellent customer service we want it to be an experience that you will cherish. With offices on the River Medina and in Yarmouth Harbour on the Isle of Wight we are perfectly placed to provide Islandwide coverage. We have built an enviable reputation for customer service and offer a refreshing approach by providing a one-stop-shop solution for the sale of both Yachts and Motor Boats alike.

Yarmouth Sailing Club is a friendly, informal, inclusive club run entirely on a volunteer basis. Next to the swing bridge over the River Yar in the West of the island. A RYA Training Centre we also offer a small number of courses to full members only.

Whether you are looking to berth, store or repair your boat, attend one of the numerous annual boating events or entertain corporate clients in a unique setting, Cowes Yacht Haven has it all. Cowes Yacht Haven not only provides berthing, but also offers an array of on-site services available to its visitors, all located within close proximity of the berths. Our full-service marina offers lift and launch services, boat repairs and storage on-site, and berths are available year-round.

The Royal Solent Yacht Club is located on the seafront next to Yarmouth Pier and enjoys unrivalled views of the Western Solent. With excellent Bar and Catering facilities, visiting yachtsmen and visitors from affiliated clubs and other RYA clubs are always welcome. In addition to running a comprehensive summer sailing programme for members, the RSYC also hosts a number of regattas, rallies, championships and nationals for a variety of classes and clubs; the most renowned of these being the Taittinger Regatta in July and Folkboat Week in August. The Western Solent and Christchurch Bay provide some of the best sailing on the south coast and offer a magnificent setting for all types of racing. The Club also organises a wide range of onshore activities, such as Golf, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Scrabble, Backgammon, Scottish Country Dancing, Film Nights and Talks, mainly during the winter months.