Based on the beautiful Hamble River, with immediate access to the Solent, we offer a wide range of sailing opportunities. Whether it’s challenging yourself while racing, learning something new on an RYA course or exploring the Solent and beyond on one of our many mile building trips, we will ensure you have a great time while doing so. Our goal is to allow everyone to sail and to continuously learn in the process. We offer an extensive race calendar, RYA courses to suit complete beginners all the way up to becoming a Yachtmaster, as well as tailor-made mile building trips, special days out, skippered charters and corporate and team-building events.
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Our tailor-made days are the perfect way to impress and entertain clients or staff. We build the day around you and your requirements to ensure you have the best day possible out on the water.
We are an RYA recognised Sea School offering both practical and shore-based courses, as well as additional courses including boat handling and race training.
We offer a wide range of races, from inshore races and regattas in and around the Solent and across the English Channel to Atlantic crossings, the Rolex Fastnet and Caribbean seasons.
These weekend or week-long trips, in and around the Solent are perfect for groups or individuals looking to gain experience or build miles towards their RYA certifications.
Whether you’ve sailed before or never set foot on a yacht, we will make sure your group has an amazing and safe experience.
Our skippered charters are a great way for you to sit back and relax and let us take care of you. Whether you’re looking for a day charter or a weeks holiday, we’ve got you covered.
Sidney II is a spacious & beautiful Grand Soleil 50, built for speed and impressive comfort. Her combination of high spec electronics and timeless elegance below deck makes her perfect for both competitive offshore racing and cruising.
Bob and Tanya have many years of experience and tens of thousands of miles under their belts. They have completed multiple Rolex Fastnet races, Channel crossings, Atlantic crossings and spend every moment possible cruising, teaching and inshore racing in and around the Solent; you are in safe hands with these two!
Testimonials
Just completed my Day Skipper with Bob and Tanya. Absolutely brilliant instructors in a calm and friendly environment on a beautiful boat. Cant recommend them enough - will be moving on to do my coastal with Bob and Tanya - thank you so much!
WOW! a really wonderful day sailing with Tanya and her 1st Mate John, a fantastic celebration of my 80th birthday. Everything was organised and delivered in the most professional of ways together with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone was offered the opportunity to join in or just enjoy the experience of a day trip under sail. Should we be able to take the opportunity to sail with you again we would not hesitate to do so. Many thanks ‘skipper’ Tanya, have a wonderful time in Australia and a great sailing trip to the Caribbean, and of course for making our trip so memorable...
Had a brilliant 5 days completing my day skipper course. The course is well worth the cost, the yacht is beautiful and speaks for itself, but the real value is with Bob and Tanya, vast experience, calm, patient and good fun! Can’t wait to sail again.
Just done the 2023 Fastnet race with Ventus, Bob and Tanya are great sailors and teachers, both very patient and keen to share their knowledge. When conditions were challenging with big wind and waves they kept us safe and worked tirelessly supporting everyone. The food was very tasty and its preparation so well thought out, much better than other sailing schools I have been with. Sid is a great yacht to sail on, maintained to a high standard. Would hope to sail with Bob and Tanya again, thoroughly recommend Ventus sailing.
With reasonable inshore but little offshore racing experience, I was reluctantly talked into taking on the 2023 Fastnet Race by friends. It ended up being one of the most exhilarating and rewarding experiences of life; one I could not have have had without Bob, Tanya and the other incredible people I got to know along the way. Bob and Tanya are not only highly experienced and skilled sailors, they are great teachers. Sid is a solid and well cared for boat, that has won a place in all our hearts since she looked after us in challenging conditions. I could not recommend sailing with Ventus enough - whether you are experienced or nervous like me - you will have an amazing time. I can't wait to sail with them again in the Caribbean!
Bob is super knowledgeable, with endless patience and a clear and calm way of teaching which is especially great for beginners. Tanya is fantastic, she gives you the confidence to build on your skills and you learn something new every time. Their enthusiasm and love of sailing are infectious! I can’t wait to get back out on the water with them.
