Boat Club Events Calendar

As we travel up Southampton Water you’ll pass Calshot Spit, with a historic Tudor Castle and the original Flying Boat Hangers. Many of which are now used by Calshot Activities Centre. Perhaps for the last time, you will also see the vast Fawley Tower, a major navigational aid and part of the disused power station. Take a photo as the Tower is soon to be dismantled and replaced as part of a new development scheme!

Hythe is located on the southern side of Southampton Water and the New Forest. It has the oldest pier train that rumbles up and down the historic wooden pier to the Ferry over to Southampton.

The village of Hythe is a short walk from the modern Hythe Marina village along the board walk, where we will moor up. It is a historic seaside resort, with a fascinating history and great pubs and restaurants.

After lunch, we’ll take in the sights of Southampton Water and the River Itchen. Then pop into Ocean Village, former home of the start of the famous Whitbread Round the World Race, and the British Steel Global Challenge.

Suggested itinerary:

Please state on the booking form you wish to join the Hythe and Southampton Water Solent Discovery Guided Trip.

These powerboat refresher courses are a great opportunity for our Boat Club Trafalgar members to do just that – refresh your skills.

The sessions are run with a qualified RYA Powerboat Instructor and can include things boat handling, manoeurving, Man Over Board, parking, or any powerboating skills that you wish to practice.

Even if you have already done your RYA Powerboat Level 2, it can sometimes help to do one of these sessions at the beginning of the season just to regain a bit of confidence.

We have a  few dates on offer. Please book in below.

Throughout the day we’ll run personal ‘Taster Sessions’ afloat, and the chance to visit the Boat Club, discover our facilities and see our boats.

Starting from 10.00am sessions last about 1 hour, and we’ll ensure you remain socially distanced, in line with the current guidelines.

All sessions must be pre-booked and start at 10am, 12.30pm and 3pm. Drop us a line now.

Image Credit VisitIsleOfWight.com

Newtown Creek is one of the all time special havens in the Solent.  Nestled into the north coast of the Isle of Wight, this historic site was once a busy working harbour serving the Island.  Today it remains pretty much unspoilt with the tiny village of Newtown in the middle of this peaceful anchorage.

You can drop anchor or pick up a visitors mooring buoy and pay a small fee to the National Trust who look after the Harbour.

There’s plenty of lovely walks ashore, along the coastal path towards Yarmouth or southwards along the river to the New Inn pub at Shalfleet.

Beaulieu River is one of few privately owned rivers in the UK. Carefully conserved and under-developed, it’s a stunning haven to visit by boat.

It has remained unspoilt and similar to how it was hundreds of years ago, with a discreet marina and modern facilities.

You’ll get to see the historic village at Buckler’s Hard, once an 18th century centre of shipbuilding, where ships were built for Nelson’s Navy.

If you have time top up to see the Maritime Museum to discover the history of this fascinating village. Or explore the reconstructed cottage interiors to experience what life would have been like in the 18th century.

Itinerary:

Please state on the booking form you wish to join the Beaulieu River and Bucklers Hard – Solent Discovery Guided Trip

These powerboat refresher courses are a great opportunity for our Boat Club Trafalgar members to do just that – refresh your skills.

The sessions are run with a qualified RYA Powerboat Instructor and can include things boat handling, manoeurving, Man Over Board, parking, or any powerboating skills that you wish to practice.

Even if you have already done your RYA Powerboat Level 2, it can sometimes help to do one of these sessions at the beginning of the season just to regain a bit of confidence.

We have a  few dates on offer. Please book in below.

One of the most picturesque beaches on the Isle of Wight, with panoramic views of the Solent, Hurst Castle and Fort Albert, a Victorian gun tower on the Island shore.

The Bay is easily accessible by boat, with gentle shelving shingle and sand, making it ideal for anchoring and swimming from the beach.

We’ll visit The Hut, a bistro restaurant for lunch which will send out their boat to collect you from anchor. You can explore the beach hut shops and the beach before we return to Trafalgar.

Itinerary:

Please state on the booking form you wish to join the Colwell Bay – Solent Discovery Guided Trip

Throughout the day we’ll run personal ‘Taster Sessions’ afloat, and the chance to visit the Boat Club, discover our facilities and see our boats.

Starting from 10.00am sessions last about 1 hour, and we’ll ensure you remain socially distanced, in line with the current guidelines.

All sessions must be pre-booked and start at 10am, 12.30pm and 3pm. Drop us a line now.

Visiting the picturesque, bustling Bembridge Harbour is like taking a step back in time. The harbour is packed with sailing boats, working fishing boats and the shores are lined with funky house boats. The Harbour is a site of special scientific interest, and the Brading Marshes home to many species of birds.

Nearby, Priory Bay is one of the best beaches to visit by boat, and Seaview is a particularly beautiful Edwardian resort village. With the Seaview Hotel and local yacht club it’s another Island gem.

Itinerary:

Please state on the booking form you wish to join the Bembridge, Priory Bay, Seaview – Solent Discovery Guided Trip.

A great trip headed as far as we can up the River Medina where we will stop for lunch at the Bargemans Rest in Newport.
This historic trading port dates back to pre-Roman times and there’s a Roman Villa open to the public. It was also where King Charles 1 signed the Treaty of Newport in an attempt to conclude the English Civil War. More recently it is famous for being the home of the Isle of Wight Festival.

Itinerary:

Please state on the booking form you wish to join the Newport/River Medina – Solent Discovery Guided Trip.

Image Credit: Visit-Hampshire.co.uk

Based at the entrance to Southampton Water, the River Hamble is a major centre for boating and home to thousands of cruisers motorboats and racing yachts.

It has a variety of marinas and excellent places to stop for lunch or even an overnight stay. We will be visiting Port Hamble Marina which is based right in the heart of Hamble Village.

Itinerary:

Please state on the booking form you wish to join the River Hamble Solent Discovery Trip.

Throughout the day we’ll run personal ‘Taster Sessions’ afloat, and the chance to visit the Boat Club, discover our facilities and see our boats.

Starting from 10.00am sessions last about 1 hour, and we’ll ensure you remain socially distanced, in line with the current guidelines.

All sessions must be pre-booked and start at 10am, 12.30pm and 3pm. Drop us a line now.