Rock Rib Charter Near Padstow, Cornwall

Family and friends jumping into the sea from a Solent Rib Charter boat during a summer adventure on the Solent

Family enjoying a Solent Rib Charter trip with children taking the helm during a fun RIB adventure on the Solent

Rock is a small coastal village on the northeast bank of the Camel estuary, on the north coast of Cornwall immediately opposite the town of Padstow. Rock is perhaps the epicentre of ‘smart’ north Cornwall and enjoys a vibrant and activity community.

Girl carrying an anchor ashore during a Solent Rib Charter beach landing with a RIB moored on the shoreline behind her

Why Rock

Camel estuary

There is plenty of boating to be enjoyed within the Camel Estuary (right up to Wadebridge on a fair tide), and of course Padstow with its excellent eateries is big draw. Unquestionably though, the principal attraction is the stunning coastline outside of the estuary.

At a Glance

Sailing community

It sometimes seems that most of our bareboat clients developed their interest in the water by sailing dinghies in Rock as children and it is very apparent that generations of the same families return to the area again and again.

Bareboat Rib charter

We often deliver bareboat Ribs to Rock for our clients. It is very unusual for a boat to be chartered for less than a week and will typically be booked for the duration of a family summer holiday. We launch off the beach and loan a tender and outboard with the Rib at cost if required.

Seaworthy boats

Most of our clients have calculated that there is little justification in owning, storing, insuring and maintaining anything other than a ‘pocket sized’ Rib for an annual holiday. By providing ‘well founded’ 8.8m offshore boats, the usability of our boats in comparison is worlds apart.

Engaged teenagers

It is a recurrent theme of our West Country bareboat charters that chartering a Rib guarantees the happy attendance of the young and their coterie of friends. We have followed the children of several families from prep school all the way through university!

What our customers say

The most professional Rib charter company you will ever come across!

The most professional Rib charter company you will ever come across! Immaculately maintained boats and professional skippers make them stand out from the rest. Highly recommended!

Really nice people, with great kit and knowledge.

Rented a RIB from these guys which they brought down to Padstow. Boat in superb condition (their boats are used commercially and for leisure, so super well maintained). Summary: really nice people, with great kit and knowledge.

I'd absolutely 100% recommend these guys.

Chartered a bareboat RIB with Solent Rib Charter on the bank holiday weekend for a day out to the Isle of Wight. Absolutely top-notch customer service and I can’t overstate how helpful he was! I’d absolutely 100% recommend these guys.

These guys were brilliant. Would highly recommend them.

These guys were brilliant – both in helping to organise our trip for 40 scouts (many thanks Theo), and on the day: everyone was full of praise for rib skipper (Mike) for being relaxed and fun, but also super safe. Would highly recommend them. 30th Reigate Scouts.

Skipper Jon on the day was great & always showed on time.

Very helpful with the passage plan and crafting the day ahead of time. Skipper Jon on the day was great, relaxed and always showed on time. Made for a wonderful day. The blast by The Needles was invigorating. We had two groups and a lovely lunch in Yarmouth.

I would strongly recommend Solent Rib Charter.

Fantastic Experience – Dealt with Jakob who was really helpful and efficient and had a brilliant day on the water. I would strongly recommend Solent Rib Charter and will definitely be using them again when I’m next in Lymington.

Incredible company who at last minute were able to step in like heroes.

Incredible company who at last minute were able to step in like heroes when we were let down by another charter for my 40th Birthday (50 people from Lymington to The Hut and back!). If you want to book a RIB for any occasion, make sure you book with Solent Rib Charter!

From start to finish the process was seamless.

We selected Solent Rib Charter for a team incentive. From start to finish the process was seamless. They were really flexible and allowed for us to enjoy the sights and have a relaxed lunch in Cowes. It was a great day out.

Another wildly successful client RIB day with the wonderful Solent RIB Charter.

Another wildly successful client RIB day with the wonderful Solent RIB Charter. Well organised with friendly and professional skippers, our clients had a brilliant time again on what is one of our most popular annual events, thanks to Jakob, Christian & the team!

Rock Rib Charter