Description:
Southampton Water and The Solent encompass a large area of protected water and is probably one of the busiest and most famous sailing areas in the world.
The area is generally divided into the East and West Solent, with Southampton Water and the River Medina at Cowes forming the dividing line.
The East Solent has the harbors of Portsmouth, Langstone and Chichester on the mainland, and Ryde and Bembridge on the Isle Of Wight. The West Solent has The Beaulieu River and Lymington on the mainland and Newtown and Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight (IOW).
Entrance Notes and Cautions:
Not only is it home for thousands of leisure craft, it is a port for very large container and tanker vessels, cruise liners and ferries of all descriptions.
Consequently, it is advisable to be very alert when transiting these waters and to have up-to-date charts and sailing instructions. Add to this, fast tides, a shallow bank, various defensive forts and a submerged barrier, and you have a very interesting mix! Another thing to add is that it is never boring sailing here!
Position:
50° 42.06'N, 01° 32.75'W (Western entrance)
If you have information for this section, or feedback on businesses used, please let us know at editor@noonsite.com. We also welcome new information about businesses you have used (see Related Businesses).
As a free user of Noonsite you are restricted to viewing 3 country formalities per month. You have viewed 0 formalities this month – but can view the countries you have accessed to date as many times as you want.
Become a Noonsite Member and you can view unlimited formalities each month and enjoy additional member benefits. Membership fees help our team keep country formalities information up-to-date in support of cruisers worldwide.
Find out more about membership levels and Become a Noonsite Member.
