Environmental Policy

You don’t need to be a sailor to see the effects humankind is having on our oceans. As sailors, we just see it more often. At Hamble Point Yacht Charters we are committed to minimising our impact on the environment. Here are a few ways we plan to do so.

ON THE WATER

We will ensure that our boats are fuelled safely and responsibly to avoid spillages and pollution. Our fleet team will carry a spill kit and use where appropriate. Boat drivers will be trained in refuelling good practice and the use of spill kits.
To minimise the use of water in all of our activities, we will fit hoses with automatic trigger nozzles and turn off taps when not in use.
Some of our most precious wildlife lives in or on the seabed. We will promote relevant local environmental information to our customers such as the location of voluntary no-anchor zones, sensitive habitats/species.

IN THE OFFICE

We will minimise the use of electricity in all of our activities. For example; we are turning off lights, replacing old light bulbs with energy efficient models.
We will minimise the creation of waste. For example; we will only print and photocopy if absolutely essential and then print double-sided.
Where possible, we will use email rather than printed materials to communicate and promote our activities.
We will recycle as much waste as possible by providing an adequate clearly labelled bin and increasing our waste and recycling bins and/or collections during busy events.
We will publicise our environmental commitment and promote sustainability amongst our suppliers, customers and visitors on our website and office notice boards.
We will take the environmental credentials of our suppliers into account when procuring new products. By doing so, we wish to encourage other organisations to integrate sustainability into their operations.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

We will use the appropriate, suitable containers provided by the marina for the disposal of hazardous waste streams.
We will scrub down boats and apply antifouling in a designated area, collect scrapings and dispose of as hazardous waste. Where we are scraping the old anti-foul, we will use the correct vacuum scraper utensil and will also ensure we leave the area as we found it.
We will offer our customers the option to replace the cleaning products we provide as part of their charter fee to eco-friendly versions.*

*at a small additional cost.

Our Environmental Policy will be revisited on an annual basis to ensure we’re making progress.

We are always looking to learn more and improve, so we encourage any suggestions or advice on ways we can improve and do our bit to help the environment.

Useful links:

https://www.thegreenblue.org.uk/

https://www.thegreenblue.org.uk/Boating-Businesses/Resources

http://www.sailorsforthesea.org/programs/green-boating-guide

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/oceans/take-action/10-things-you-can-do-to-save-the-ocean/

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WHAT CLIENTS SAY

This is truly a 5 * service. The team really looked after us both ashore on arrival and also while at sea. We were a relatively inexperienced crew but always felt the team ashore had our backs. Thoroughly recommended.

This is truly a 5 * service ()

I just wanted to say Thank-you very much for the weekend charter. It was exactly what we were after (albeit cold!) plus Andy was an awesome teacher and great company. We’ll definitely be keen to book again soon!

Thank-you very much (LH)

We had a fabulous four days. Marina is ideally placed for the Solent, boat was in great condition, well equipped and a joy to sail. We were well briefed and the shore side team including the dog very friendly.

The shore side team including the dog are very friendly! (SM)

We charted one of the sailing yachts for a fantastic weekend cruise in the Solent. The boat was in superb condition and well equipped, the staff was very helpful explaining how things work on the yacht and there was also a video available with all the important information. 10/10 would recommend!

The boat was in superb condition and well equipped (CB)

Had a fantastic week chartering Blue Otter, Alex was incredibly helpful and sent loads of information and date checking prior to booking. There was a handover video and both the handover and return were really smooth. The boat was lovely and well maintained and Lee was really helpful in recommending places to visit (and helping identify the steering issue as an autopilot takeover - doh!). Definitely will be back and would fully recommend!

Would fully recommend (KT)

Just back from a lovely week in the Solent. Great service from HPYC from first inquiry through to return handover. Very straightforward to deal with, and the yacht was in excellent condition. We've chartered from many companies in the UK and abroad and the attention to detail (and flawless inventory!) was second to none. Everything about the yacht and equipment had clearly been well looked after and was in immaculate condition. Great service, will use again.

A lovely weekend in the Solent! (Jo Fearnhead-Wymbs)

Always very friendly service, and well-maintained yachts. Easy check-in and checkout. Will be back...

Friendly service (Jonas D)

We had a great time and were very happy with everything. Your team were genuinely friendly and were very helpful when we needed it. Is a big contrast to many charter companies I have dealt with in the past.

We had a great time! (WP)

Watching the sun go down with a glass of bubbly on the deck of a sparkling yacht was unbelievable. What a treat, and a much needed change of scenery in these troubled times. We will be back for sure

What a treat (RSS)

Fab service, nothing too much trouble, including my daft questions. I'll be a repeat customer for sure!

Fab service, nothing too much trouble (ColinM)

We had a great time sailing with Lee for a few days at the beginning of September. Hamble Point Yacht Charters supplied us an impeccable 45 ft Hanse yacht, which was handled with complete mastery by Captain Lee. It was a privilege to sail with Lee, who is clearly a highly skilled professional taking great pride in his work ... but who is also a fantastic character with a great sense of humour and plenty of fun stories to keep the whole family entertained. He balances the serious side of safety and learning about sailing with a whopping dose of amusement and good cheer. We sailed the Solent in some decent seas, visited Bucklers Hard on the banks of the Beaulieu River and learned lots about British nautical history. Our boys started somewhat of a fishing trend catching bass off the back of the boat in Portsmouth and we would love to sail with Lee again in the future. The man truly knows his stuff, maintained the boat impeccably and went to every effort to ensure that we had a great time. Many thanks to “Shippers” and Hamble Point Charters. We’ll be back.

Best time sailing w/e with Lee ... many thanks to Hamble Point Yacht Charters ()

Chartered bareboats with HPYC on numerous occasions most recently in Sept 2020. Always helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend.

Always helpful and accommodating (SP)

We had a fantastic weekend sailing on Loxley B. Boat in super condition and spotlessly clean, Alex. and the team very thorough and always on hand to answer any questions. A great experience. We will be back. Thank you!

Our first but not last charter!! (CT)

Lots of information from office with a friendly service. We selected a one of the cheaper yachts and was please with find everything work and was cleaned and tidy. We will definitely be back

Very organised and friendly service (AP)

This was the first time we had tried chartering and as experienced racing sailors we didn't know what to expect. Covid has closed down all our events this year so this was a chance to get afloat at least once in 2020. What a great experience and Alex and all the Hamble staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. We had a great three days and we will be back !! We would have no hesitation is recommending Hamble Point Yacht Charters.

First ever charter - we will be back !! (LB)

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