The Western Solent - Clearance Agents

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)