Sailing the Solent from Cowes

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Cowes → Cowes | Long-distance passage 2027

With this trip we deliberately take our time to explore one of Europe's most renowned sailing areas. Around the Isle of Wight a varied week awaits us with short passages, tidal navigation and historic harbour towns. The focus is not on covering as many nautical miles as possible, but on experiencing the sailing area intensively.

Depending on wind and weather, we'll pass the striking chalk cliffs of The Needles, visit harbours such as Yarmouth or Lymington, and explore the idyllic Beaulieu River. A detour to Portsmouth or an overnight anchorage is also possible. Our start and finish point is Cowes, the historic centre of British sailing.

The Solent offers great diversity in a compact area. Tides and currents shape our planning, while ferries, cargo vessels and numerous sailing yachts create varied navigational situations.

I'm particularly looking forward to this trip. The Solent has fascinated me for many years. Here I want to experience the maritime tradition together with the crew and get to know the sailing area without time pressure.

Long Voyage, Not Charter

MAVERICK is on a continuous voyage from Gibraltar to Glückstadt. This round trip is a deliberate exception: we're taking a week for the Solent before MAVERICK continues her journey towards London.

On board you are part of a small, active crew. You can take part in navigation, tide planning, anchoring and harbour manoeuvres and deepen your experience.

Who is this for?

Level 1 – Experienced crew. You have already gained sailing experience and can work confidently as a crew member. You do not yet need to handle navigation and harbour manoeuvres independently.

Good to know

This trip takes place from 29.08. to 03.09.2027 and is planned as a one-week passage. Which harbours and bays we call at will be decided according to wind, weather and tides.