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We also operate corporate events – take a look at our main site reached via the About us page.

Naturally, you want to be sure that you're not going to be out of your depth. So do we! Here is some guidance.

You don’t have to be an experienced sailor to join the crew of one of our yachts, whether cruising or racing, though you do have to be prepared to stay at sea for anything up to 24 hours – there’s no turning back (unless a gale blows up). In practice, you’d be foolish to sign up for most of our events without a bit of experience in a yacht at sea (and the Solent doesn’t count as going to sea). On the other hand, there is a first time for everyone, so don't be put off if you think you are ready to take the plunge.

The crew will normally include people with a range of experience. Normally, but not invariably, we put an experienced mate on the boat as well as a skipper. If the crew includes people who would be able to operate the boat without the skipper’s help, we might go without a mate.