Skippered Yacht Charter
Hire Professional skippered yacht charter services in the Solent on the UK south coast.
Shared or Exclusive Private Crewed Cruises
Boat Hire from Lymington
We offer skippered yacht charter packages on the UKs south coast, that is to say the Solent and the Isle of Wight. Our hire boat charter, gives you access to a great many renowned south coast yachting destinations. Spectacular scenery can be found at Alum Bay and the Needles lighthouse at the far western end of the Isle of Wight.
Dont worry, the video footage above is taken on a very windy day during one of the most demanding races of the year, the Round The Island Race with a race crew on board. We will confine ourselves to the Solent as a general rule.
2025 marks the 22nd Anniversary of our Solent sailing adventures. Below are scheduled weekend sailings aimed at individuals incorporating a night on board with two days sailing. For scheduled day cruises click on the ‘read more’ button above.
Multi day cruises.
STOP PRESS! Easter cruise 19-21 April Early May £99 per person per 24 hours, choose any number of nights.
– Isle of Wight Pop Festival 19-22 June. NEW!!
Sail up to the Medina River and on to Newport where the festival site is alongside the river. Day tickets can be purchased for Sting, Justin Timberlake and many others. See isleofwightfestival.com Accommodation on board the yacht but can also provide transport for a glamping trip.
Two day cruises with overnight on board. Prices can be viewed here
– Bembridge Harbour, 24/25 May, 7/8 June, 21/22 June, 5/6 July, 19/20 July, 9/10 August, 31 August/1 September, 27/28 September, 11/12 October
Bembridge is surrounded by wonderful beaches and is a challenging destination due to the shallow waters. Provides a 3 hour sail past the historic Solent Forts and an almost day long beat back to Lymington into a southwest breeze which crews enjoy enormously.
– Weymouth Harbour, Saturday/Sunday 17/18 May, 3/4 June, 18/19 June, 17/18 July, Saturday/Sunday 16/17 August, Saturday/Sunday 30/31 August, Saturday/Sunday 13/14 September
A full days sailing along the Jurassic coast is required to reach Weymouth where you will berth alongside the harbour in the center of the town. Here are the located the alfresco sea food restaurants offering freshly caught fish from the bay.
– Round the Island Race Saturday 7th June
Race viewing plus race with the fleet from Lymington to the Needles getting close up viewing. A photographers dream! Option to turn into a race weekend with overnight Cowes.
– Cowes Week. 2-8 August
Race viewing days with option for overnight Cowes to join the party ashore with numerous live music venues.
Now in our 22nd season we continue to offer memorable days afloat under sail from Lymington on the mainland or Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. Our skippered yacht charter now allows you to book by the berth, that is to say as an individual, couple, small group. But we still have dates for private charter when we can accommodate up to 7 guests plus skipper, ideal for landmark birthdays,. Additionaly this year we are suggesting you gain double value by combining your sailing experience with one of the many major sailing and music events which take place from the Isle of Wight every year. For example the Yarmouth Old Gaffers Regatta takes place in May. Crews can witness at close quarters the colourful sailing yachts of yesteryear plus enjoy the music, cuisine and crafts on the quayside. Please enquire for more information, price guidance
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Lymington
Skippered Yacht Charter from the Lymington Marina Base
This is an award winning 5 star marina with brand new top of the range showers both in the main building and close to the yachts.
Hamble
Solent Boat and Yacht Hire from the Hamble Marina Base
Walk into the the famous old yachting village of Hamble, during your visit you will find atmospheric pubs and great food.
Why Skippered Yacht Charter with Hurst Point Yachts?
Best prices due to low overheads Operate from 5 star marinas Great customer service Most experienced and entertaining skippers First Class reviews 100% safety record Exciting itineraries Yachts maintained to highest standards
Hen & Stag Weekends
A stag/hen weekend provides two days on a sailing charters yacht visiting various bars, bays and restaurants in the Solent with two nights on board. Above all each yacht has a well qualified and experienced skipper.
Days Out For Birthdays
Sailing is a great way to celebrate a milestone birthday,
for example 40th, 50th, 60th or 70th.
Family Days Out
Great family days out on a skippered sailing charter yacht. Plenty of tasks for kids to get involved with, a great learning opportunity.
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