For a lot of people, it’s the arrival that feels the most unknown.
You’ve booked the boat, you’re looking forward to getting out on the water… but there’s still that small question in the back of your mind:
“What actually happens when we get there?”
In reality, it’s calm, straightforward, and designed to help you feel comfortable before you head out.
When you arrive for your yacht charter, there’s no pressure to head straight out.
We take the time to get you settled first.
You’ll have space to arrive, take everything in, and ease into the experience without feeling rushed. It’s your day on the water, and it starts at your pace.
If you’re still exploring options, you can take a look at our full range of yachts here:
Explore our fleet
https://www.yacht-charter.co.uk/fleet/
Once you’re onboard, you’ll be welcomed and shown around the boat.
This is your chance to:
• Get familiar with the layout
• Work out where everything is
• Start to feel comfortable in the space
It’s a relaxed introduction, not a checklist to rush through.
If you’re new to chartering, you might also want to read more about how it works:
Bareboat vs skippered charters
https://www.yacht-charter.co.uk/bareboat-vs-skippered-charter/
Before you leave the marina, we’ll talk you through the boat and its systems.
We make sure you feel confident with:
• How everything works
• What you need for the day
• Any questions you might have
Nothing is rushed, and there’s always time to go over anything again if needed.
If you’d prefer a more relaxed day without worrying about handling the boat yourself, you can always:
Book a skipper
https://www.yacht-charter.co.uk/skippered-charter/
We’ll also go through the weather and conditions together.
If you’d like guidance, we can help you shape a plan that works for you, whether that’s:
• A relaxed local sail
• Heading somewhere for lunch
• Or simply seeing where the day takes you
It’s all about making sure your plan fits the conditions and what you want from the day.
If you’re looking for inspiration, here are some popular options from Hamble:
Solent sailing destinations
Once everything feels clear and you’re happy, you’re free to head out and enjoy your time on the water.
No pressure. No rush.
Just a smooth, confident start to your trip.
If you’ve been on board and are wondering about doing it yourself next time, it’s probably more straightforward than you think.
Plan your own trip
https://www.yacht-charter.co.uk/
Or if you’re not quite sure what’s right for you:
That’s completely normal, we’ll guide you.
Had another amazing week sailing thanks to HPYC. The team here are so friendly; Alex, Josh and Dave are a really credit to the business - nothing seems to much trouble and we shall definitely be visiting again next year. Here’s to hoping we have another mid 20’s heatwave.....please.
When asked what do HPYC do really well... 'Presentation and quality of yachts on offer together with friendly and helpful staff, willing to be flexible and to accommodate client's wishes.
Thank you for the sailing yesterday. Had a great day, the wind was a little light at first but it picked up a bit more in the afternoon. Big shout out to the skipper, Josh , thought he was amazing. Really knowledgable and patient. Made the day funny and educational.
Thank you for the sailing yesterday. Had a great day, the wind was a little light at first but it picked up a bit more in the afternoon. Big shout out to the skipper, Josh , thought he was amazing. Really knowledgable and patient. Made the day funny and educational.
We chartered a boat with Karen, at very ,very short notice after a previous company informed us that they had doubled booked and were cancelling us. Karen was amazing & did everything that she could to get us booked in and keeping us informed all the way. Well what a blessing the cancellation turned out to be. Our skipper Josh was open ,friendly, informative and fun! The weather was extremely hot and he had 7 (well behaved)women to contend with. The trip was for my little sisters hen day, as we all love a boat trip this was a 'must' Continue Reading
We were let down extremely last minute by a chartering company for a hen do. With just 3 days till the big day I started getting a little panicked! I had no need to! I spoke to Karen in the office who was extremely helpful! She went away to see what she could do, not only did she come back with a skipper and a boat, she was also able to provide everything and more, that we were due to have on the original booking. She also beat the price! We went out on the southern comfort with josh who Continue Reading
We chartered 2 boats which were both fantastic - skippers were relaxed and friendly and encouraged some of the more inexperienced among our group to have a go on helm, which resulted in a fantastic and participative day for all on board. We were blessed with perfect conditions for sailing, a truly amazing day on the water.
Dealing with Hamble Point Yacht Charters has been a great experience. The whole team are very professional. We took 2 boats out onto the Solent with 24 clients to experience a day’s sailing. They had an exhilarating time and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The offices are conveniently located with ample parking. They are also situated very close to a restaurant who provide excellent crew meeting facilities with great tea, coffee and bacon rolls – I will be using Hamble Point Charters again
Thank you for a fantastic sailing experience. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We were lucky that the weather was spectacular.
Interpersonal & sailing skills of skipper, David. Catering. Ease of booking were all great!
Great training weekend where I could practice skills I learnt on my Day Skipper 3 years ago, but had not really practised since e.g. MOB under power & under sail, picking up a buoy under sail and mooring in various spaces and marinas. The instructor (John) was absolutely excellent. He was really knowledgeable and experienced and gave really clear explanations, both by drawing diagrams, demonstrations and talking us through what we were about to do. There was plenty of space on-board the yacht (38ft Bavaria) for three of us in total. Supplied food was fine and there was plenty of Continue Reading
They are a professional company, my dealings with the office were very straightforward and they responded promptly to all my calls and e-mails. They had some last minute issues with the intended yacht, but they were able to arrange for a suitable replacement and everything was in good order when we arrived. The yacht itself was in excellent condition and sailed brilliantly.
Good service and boats in good condition
Amazing course. This company managed to put together a bespoke set of training for us with an extremely capable and experienced skipper together with an excellent boat. The location enabled us to experience so much over the time on the course.
Hamble Point Yacht Chater were very efficient and friendly when booking and equally so when reviewing and handing back the yacht. Everything was in good order which made for a fantastic few days on the Solent. I would definitely return.