There’s something about a long weekend that just feels full of possibility.
An extra day.
A bit more time.
A chance to actually switch off.
But all too often, it slips by in a blur of plans, traffic, and trying to fit too much in.
What if you did it differently this time?
Long weekends don’t have to mean busy roads, crowded destinations, and rigid schedules.
Out on the water, everything slows down.
You’re not rushing from place to place.
You’re not watching the clock.
You’re simply moving with the conditions, the surroundings, and the moment.
It’s a different pace, and that’s exactly the point.
One of the best things about a sailing weekend is how much you can experience in a short space of time.
From the Solent, you can:
• Drop anchor in a quiet bay for lunch
• Explore new harbours and coastal towns
• Enjoy dinner somewhere you simply can’t reach by road
• Wake up to completely different surroundings each day
It feels like a proper escape… without the need for airports or long travel days.
A long weekend should feel like a break, not just a change of scenery.
Sailing naturally creates that space.
Phones get put down.
Conversations last longer.
Even simple things, like a morning coffee in the cockpit or a quiet sail at sunset, feel more meaningful.
It’s not about doing more.
It’s about enjoying what you’re doing.
If you’ve been considering a charter but aren’t quite sure what to expect, you’re not alone.
The reality is, it’s far more straightforward than most people imagine.
You’ll be talked through everything on board,
helped to plan around the conditions,
and supported before you head out.
After that, it’s your time to enjoy.
Long weekends come around quickly, and disappear just as fast.
So instead of letting this one pass by like any other…
Do something that actually feels different.
Ready to plan your next escape?
Explore your options and start making the most of your next long weekend on the water.
A great partner and I have used them 10+ times
Helpful team. Well looked after yacht. Good advice
A quick note as I really enjoyed captaining Spirit, we all had a great weekend on board, everything about the boat was fine, thank you
I was very impressed with the quality and spec of the boat. Considering her age and use she was in fantastic condition and sailed very well. Would definitely consider returning.
Good yacht, straightforward charter!
Very friendly and ameniable charter company who are big enough to manage but still small enough to care. A great weekend, excellent foul weather gear and geanerally good all round
We've chartered twice with Hamble Point and just booked our third trip. It's a great service, from booking onwards. All the staff we've met or spoken to have been helpful and friendly, and the boats have been left clean and in really good condition each time. The company has been very accommodating when we've requested to change our dates due to the weather or illness, and they've been flexible about the pick-up too - really handy when you're coming down from London after work.
Professional and very helpful
Professional and very helpful
Professional and very helpful
Thank you for letting us play on Spirit. We were all very impressed both with the way she sailed and the level of comfort. I suspect we will take her again,. if we may.
Once again HPYC provided an excelllent boat. Their yachts are always well-presented and well-equipped. We sailed Spirit, a lovely boat with a good turn of speed yet easy to handle. As with all German yachts I have sailed, the build quality is to a very high standard providing comfortable accommodation.
Very customer orientated, competent and helpful team, great place to start a sailing trip.
Excellant, reliable and client friendly company!
Excellant, reliable and client friendly company!