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Drone view showing multiple Solent Rib Charter RIBs and rescue boats lined up in the yard, including black-and-yellow passenger RIBs and orange safety craft.

About Us

Partner supplier

By trying to excel at everything to do with the commercial operation of Ribs, the company’s progress has been reflected in both its growth and recognition as partner supplier to The Royal Navy, Volvo Ocean Race, Offshore Challenges, RYA, The J Class Association, Americas Cup, Clipper Ventures, Cowes Week Ltd and The Home Office.

At a glance

Solent Rib Charter is owned by the same two people who started the business, giving the company unrivalled market knowledge and expertise. The company is able to make decisions quickly and price competitively.

The highest possible levels

SRC try to establish the highest possible levels of customer service and delivery with an overarching focus on the safety of our passengers. We have a terrific team of highly qualified hard working full time employees augmented by trusted contract staff in peak season.

Europe-wide reach

Solent Rib Charter operate anywhere in Europe where there is a requirement for a fleet of matched boats capable of supporting major events. Typical examples include The Route Du Rhum, Vendee Globe, Volvo Ocean Race stopovers and Tall Ships host cities. The Ribs and skippers are licensed to operate throughout Europe.

Full spectrum

SRC’s Ribs range from small inshore 4m workboats, through a substantial number of conventional open passenger carrying Ribs pictured on this page to fully enclosed Cabin Ribs with sister vessels ‘Galaxy’ and ‘Voyager’, 15 m MCA Category One coded vessels as our flagship model.

Charter gallery

  • A Solent Rib Charter support RIB speeds past a fleet of high-performance racing yachts with dark sails during a competitive Solent regatta, capturing the action on the water.
  • Two RIB boats speeding across the water in front of a large cargo ship with passengers on board.
  • A large formation of RIB boats speeding across turquoise water, leaving sweeping wake trails behind.
  • A group enjoying a fast RIB ride past The Needles, with a SEGA flag flying and the red-and-white lighthouse visible against the chalk cliffs.
  • A group of enthusiastic passengers in waterproof gear cheer and raise their hands while riding a RIB.
  • A group of people wearing life jackets riding a black RIB at speed, smiling and leaning into the motion over choppy water.
  • A Solent Rib Charter support RIB speeds past a fleet of high-performance racing yachts with dark sails during a competitive Solent regatta, capturing the action on the water.
  • Two RIB boats speeding across the water in front of a large cargo ship with passengers on board.
  • A large formation of RIB boats speeding across turquoise water, leaving sweeping wake trails behind.
  • A group enjoying a fast RIB ride past The Needles, with a SEGA flag flying and the red-and-white lighthouse visible against the chalk cliffs.
  • A group of enthusiastic passengers in waterproof gear cheer and raise their hands while riding a RIB.
  • A group of people wearing life jackets riding a black RIB at speed, smiling and leaning into the motion over choppy water.
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A group of people wearing life jackets enjoy a fast RIB boat ride on the Solent, smiling and waving as the boat cuts through the water with splashes around them.

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