England's naval heartland
Located in the naval heartland of England’s south coast, Portsmouth offers exciting, invigorating sailing conditions perfect for experienced sailors. Strong winds create the opportunity for thrilling tacks and gybes, with many famous races and regatta taking place in the waters of the Solent and the Isle of Wight.
Walk the impeccably restored decks of Lord Nelson’s historic HMS Victory, which led the Royal Navy fleet in the Battle of Trafalgar and was to be the site of Nelson’s tragic death. Cross the Solent to the Isle of Wight, home to the celebrated Cowes Week regatta and a popular, picturesque island resort. Further still, the English Channel gives way to France, where you can indulge in the culture and cuisine of the continent.
Closer to home you'll find the ancient woodland of the New Forest, where royals have hunted game and passed their leisure time for centuries. As well as excellent, easy hiking, the New Forest is home to a number of traditional, affluent towns and villages left largely unchanged for hundreds of years. As a sailing ground and a vacation destination, the Solent has few rivals.

Sailing schools
Learn to sail at one of our bases. From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, Thailand to Australia, or even a bit closer to home at our Port Solent base, our RYA qualified instructors teach you all the skills you’ll need on your sailing holiday.
View CoursesExperience required
Level 3 destinations are our most challenging. Suitable only for confident, experienced sailors, Level 3 destinations offer long spells of open water sailing, broad tidal ranges, strong winds and remote anchorages.

Try a skippered holiday
- Relax and let your skipper take charge
- Be as hands on or laid back as you like
- Learn from an expert skipper
- Gain local knowledge and recommendations
- Peace of mind and safety on the water
- Discretion and privacy when you need it
Sailing conditions
Max temp (°F) | Min temp(°F) | Avg precipitation (mm) | Avg wind speed (knots) | Dominant wind direction Portsmouth (UK) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 46 | 39 | 60 | 6 | S |
February | 46 | 37 | 39 | 10 | SW |
March | 50 | 39 | 37 | 9 | SW |
April | 54 | 43 | 40 | 10 | SW |
May | 59 | 48 | 33 | 11 | SW |
June | 63 | 52 | 34 | 11 | SW |
July | 68 | 57 | 37 | 8 | NW |
August | 68 | 57 | 39 | 6 | NW |
September | 64 | 54 | 37 | 3 | SE |
October | 59 | 50 | 64 | 7 | NW |
November | 52 | 43 | 59 | 8 | E |
December | 48 | 39 | 70 | 13 | SW |
Address
Lock Approach
Port Solent Marina
Portsmouth, Hants
PO6 4TJ England
Base opening hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sat: 8:00am - 10:00pm
From November to February
Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm
Weekends dependent on charter arrival/departure