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Few places on the Solent feel quite as untouched as Newtown Creek – but beneath its tranquil façade lies one of the island’s most fascinating stories. Today, Newtown Creek is best known as a peaceful anchorage, sheltered from the hustle and bustle and rich in wildlife – not least the resident seals that call theContinue reading "The Hidden History of Newtown Creek, Isle of Wight."

You’re out on the water, sun beaming down and salty fresh air in your hair when hunger strikes… fortunately, the Solent coast is brimming with waterside venues where you can moor alongside for some fantastic food and drink. Venturing by Rib not only offers quick access to these gems, but it adds a scenic arrivalContinue reading "Dining hot spots across the Solent"

Looking for an unforgettable day on the water in the UK? At Solent Rib Charter, we offer the highest quality of Rib charter services that are tailored to your needs. Whether you’re exploring the hidden gems of the Isle of Wight, planning a team building away day with our corporate Rib charters, or perhaps seekingContinue reading "For all your charter needs"

It’s come to that time of year where we start reflecting on our 2019 highlights. We’ve had a great season here at Solent Rib Charter having been involved in some amazing jobs and most importantly have been blessed with awesome clients.  We wouldn’t be able to operate without our fantastic team of skippers, so thisContinue reading "2019 Skippers’ Highlights – Steve Morgan"

(Picture from VolkerWessels UK, 2016) Portsmouth Harbour is one of the largest and busiest harbours on the south coast of England, and home to The Royal Navy. The DIO (The Defence Infrastructure Organisation) has recently been contracted to prepare the port to home the Royal Navy’s two new aircraft carriers. HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMSContinue reading "Portsmouth Harbour – New navigation marks"

Southampton Boat Show is under way for 3 more days until 20th September 2015 at Mayflower Park and Town Quay Southampton .  For visitors that fancy an exhilarating Rib blast on the water, Suzuki  are running Rib blasts throughout the day on one of the SRC 8.8m Ribcraft Rib’s powered by 250hp Suzuki engine. If youContinue reading "Southampton boat show, there’s still time to go!"

What could be better than a beautifully calm sunny day on the Solent…. not much! Here are a few shots from James McGillivray of a corporate Rib day alongside Powerboats in September.

Its always great to see a large proportion of the fleet out on the water for a single job. With  a matched fleet of 24 boats and the largest event organised to date for 420 guests we like to think we can always come up with great options for your next event! Here are aContinue reading "Neil’s favourite charter of 2014, lots of Ribs!"

Solent Rib Charter operate 365 days a year, sometimes there is nothing better than being out on a winters day. One of Jim Myatt’s ‘best bits’ of 2014 was returning from a 1 Hour Rib Blast from Southampton. Jim said; ‘It was in late November. It was rough and wet and cloudy on the wayContinue reading "Jim’s favourite charter – short and sweet…"

Adam Barker returned to SRC from Super Yachting earlier this year just in time for the summer.  The first charter of the season for Adam turned out to be his favourite! A nice simple half day Rib blast from Lymington on a perfect summers day. Adam said; ‘The job was for a family all the wayContinue reading "Adam’s favourite charters and photos of 2014"