If you’ve been thinking about getting out on the water this summer, these two long weekends are the perfect opportunity.
For Summer 2026, we’re offering 3 days for the price of 2 across both May and August bank holidays, giving you more time onboard, without the extra cost.
Enjoy an extended sailing weekend on the following dates:
Early May Bank Holiday
🗓 5pm Friday 1 May – 5pm Monday 4 May 2026
August Bank Holiday
🗓 5pm Friday 28 August – 5pm Monday 31 August 2026
That’s a full long weekend on the water, with an extra day included.
A standard weekend can feel short.
You arrive, get settled, and before you know it, it’s time to head back.
With an extra day, everything changes:
• More time to relax into the trip
• More flexibility with where you go
• Less pressure to rush between stops
• A more enjoyable, unhurried return
It’s a simple difference, but one that makes the whole experience feel more worthwhile.
A three-day charter opens up more options across the Solent.
You might:
• Spend a night in Cowes or Yarmouth
• Head up the Beaulieu River for something quieter
• Anchor for lunch and take your time
• Explore further without feeling rushed
If you’re looking for ideas:
Explore Solent routes:
https://www.yacht-charter.co.uk/useful-information/hamble-point-marina-and-sailing-area/where-to-sail/
These offers are tied to specific bank holiday weekends, which are always popular.
Once boats are booked, they’re gone, so it’s worth planning ahead.
View the fleet and availability:
https://www.yacht-charter.co.uk/fleet/
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed break, time with friends or family, or simply more time on the water, this is an easy way to make the most of a long weekend.
Explore Solent charters:
https://www.yacht-charter.co.uk/
Not our first charter with HPYC, but as usual the staff were extremely efficient ,friendly and helpful. Out yacht (Spirit) was clean and well prepared . I recommend them highly.
The boat was very comfortable, and with good basic provisions (tea, coffee, tea towels etc.). Plus they'd made up the bunk for us which was very nice.
It was a great day thank you for providing such a terrific service and the provision of the experienced Tom at such short notice.
It was a great day thank you for providing such a terrific service and the provision of the experienced Tom at such short notice
Alex many thanks. We had a great charter! Helen
Very well organised, professionally managed, training yacht exceptionally clean and well looked after. The course was challenging and lots of fun.
Boat was amazing, such a fabulous experience. Marina bar was lovely for both drinks and food and a great place to watch the world go by. Local village in walking distance was so quaint and perfect with a number of different pubs in such a short place and everyone was ever so welcoming. Can’t recommend highly enough! Thank you for being so patient in explaining everything and helping make our first experience of using Air BNB so enjoyable.
Excellent service and very well maintained boats Chartered a Southerly 42 from Monday lunchtime to Friday lunchtime and sailed to Yarmouth, Poole, Lymington, Newtown Creek, Bucklers Hard and Cowes. Southern Comfort sails very well and was very comfortable for six grumpy old men. Likely to book again. Hamble Point team very welcoming.
Very efficient and welcoming
Very efficient and welcoming
Our 3rd charter of Nota Bene! Another fantastic long weekend on Nota Bene with the Lads from Sutton Sailing Club. Thanks Matt and Alex we will be back next year , if not before.
Hamble Point Yacht Charters are friendly and efficient
Hamble Point Yacht Charters are friendly and efficient
We had a fantastic day sailing to Cowes and back. We have zero experience but our captain was so patient and gave all of us the experience if a lifetime sailing in the Solent - we can't wait for our next trip!!!!
We had a fantastic day sailing to Cowes and back. We have zero experience but our captain was so patient and gave all of us the experience if a lifetime sailing in the Solent - we can't wait for our next trip!!!!