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ABP Southampton provides VTS & pilotage services throughout Southampton Water and much of the Central & Eastern Solent.   

Port Hamble Marina is situated on the River Hamble in the heart of the South Coast`s sailing scene. The marina has a proud heritage of refitting and maintaining racing yachts, a tradition that continues today with many different yacht services based at the marina. Picturesque Hamble village, with its inviting pubs and restaurants, is only a few minutes walk away

The Island Sailing Club extends a warm welcome to all visiting yachtsmen who have arrived into Cowes on their own vessel, be it sail or power. There is a visitors book outside the main bar and dining room where you sign in.

We have bar, dining room and shower facilities all of which are available to you once you have signed in. Our dress code is smart casual and there is no need for gentlemen to wear a tie in the evenings unless attending a formal Club event.

Weather information is available on a screen in the main bar, but during normal office hours the office staff can usually give you access to your favourite weather sites if you would prefer.

May we wish you a pleasant visit and a safe onward journey.

The RYA is a UK membership organisation for recreational boat owners and crew with over 103,000 personal members. There are an estimated further 500,000 boat owners nationally who are members of RYA affiliated clubs and class associations. We fight unnecessary bureaucracy and threats to boating on behalf of these members and affiliates in the UK and abroad.The RYA is the UK’s national association

Ancasta Port Hamble is the Group’s Head Office. 
The team has just moved into stunning new offices, in a prime location, overlooking the River Hamble.
Port Hamble is not only Head Office, it is also the busiest office in the group – with successful sales of almost £5 million pounds worth of boats sales per annum.

Stow Away Storage are providers of secure self storage units to the yachting community.We have 130 secure self storage units that are available for rent on a monthly basis - subject to availability.Store: Sails, Outboards, Dinghies, Cushions/Bedding, Waterproofs and all other types of boating equipment.Dry, safe, secure daily access near to your yacht.A Stow Away locker will ensure that your equipment is locked away in a clean dry environment controlled by your own lock and key. Much greater security than a wooden shed and none of the condensation problems associated with lorry container units.

Banana Wharf bar and restaurant at Port Hamble marina is the perfect spot to meet, eat and drink by the water. The exciting menu mirrors the flagship Ocean Village restaurant blending tropical and oriental dishes with great seafood, traditional favourites, pizza, pasta and a fabulous breakfast selection.

In the Banana Bar you will find a variety of drinks to suit any occasion, from a coffee over breakfast, a quick beer after work, through to fine wines to accompany dinner. With a large heated and covered terrace area for dining with unobstructed views of the world famous river Hamble, Banana Wharf is the perfect spot to meet, eat and drink by the water.

Parking is free in the Marina but is limited at weekends. If you do struggle to find a space, use the hamble square or foreshore car park located at the bottom of the high street. There is a convienient pathway to Port Hamble Marina.

Alex Thomson HUGO BOSS has been actively involved in sailing since 2003, when it sponsored the yacht HUGO BOSS and Alex Thomson in the legendary Rolex Fastnet race off the English coast.

The sponsorship portfolio of HUGO BOSS focuses on three major sports; Golf, Formula 1 and Sailing, as well as other sponsorship interests which already include Tennis (Davis Cup) and Football (Mario Gomez, FC Bayern Munich). In sailing, HUGO BOSS gets another platform to demonstrate its fashion competence both on the boat and shore-side. HUGO BOSS provides Alex and the crew with highly functional outfits for all possible weather conditions around the globe, and dresses the crew for every celebration function in the smartest possible way.

Sailing is the ideal choice to round out the HUGO BOSS sports sponsorship program. It combines grace, dynamic energy and aesthetics like few other sports. HUGO BOSS is looking forward to more exciting years of sailing in the future.

One of the finest boutique hotels in Cowes and the Isle of Wight. This most exclusive of hotels, located in the heart of the Yachting world and family run, offers quality hotel accommodation distinguished by its Victorian elegance, magnificent views of the Solent, fantastic carvery dining and an appreciation of guests' needs.

They have been looking after many of the world's top yachtsmen and women as well as business personalities and politicians for more than 30 years.

If you are looking to visit Cowes, the world's premier yachting centre, Cowes Yacht Haven is sure to have space for you and your boat in one of their 260 berths. 

Perfect for rallies, regattas and groups, Cowes Yacht Haven can also now take a limited number of pre-booked single boat bookings. Upon arrival call Cowes Yacht Haven on VHF CH.80 for berthing instructions.

With over 1,800 yachts competing (that's more than 11,000 sailors), this annual one day race is the yachting world's equivalent of the London Marathon. First raced in 1931, yachts still compete for the Gold Roman Bowl, the legendary trophy presented by the race's founder Cyril Windeler. Little did he realise what he was starting and today, a huge variety of yachts take part, from maxi-sleds and high performance mulithulls to small coastal cruisers and sedate old timers. The Round the Island Race is a multitude of races within a race!

The Little Britain Challenge Cup is the largest annual corporate yachting regatta in Europe! The regatta is based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, the world centre of yachting and is purely dedicated to organisations within the construction and engineering industries. It is fast becoming a “must do” event for companies within this area of expertise.

Mick Watts is one of our regular skippers and has photographed some of the finest pictures in our photo library.He specialises in yacht photography and his gallery is just a click away!

The Vendée Globe is a round-the-world single-handed yacht race, sailed non-stop and without assistance. The race was founded by Philippe Jeantot in 1989, and since 1992 has taken place every four years.

As the only single-handed non-stop round-the-world race (in contrast to the VELUX 5 Oceans Race, which is sailed in stages), the race is a serious test of individual endurance, and is regarded by many as the ultimate in ocean racing.