Personal clothing
Long sleeve t-shirt, shorts and trousers, warm socks, comfortable shore shoes, toiletries including towel, woolly hat, sun cream, sun glasses and soft soled deck shoes. Please bring everything in a soft bag (no suitcases). If you are spending the night on the yacht, please bring a sleeping bag and pillow. As a general rule, you should bring clothing that is suitable for both hot and cooler/windy weather.
Please remember that sailing is an activity sport and there is a chance that your clothing may get wet or damaged, please do not wear your best clothes on the yachts!!
If you have your own wet weather clothing please do bring this, alternatively wet weather clothing is available by speaking with the regatta manager. Waterproof boots are not provided but can be purchased in the chandlery.
Please Note -
- 1. High heels are unsafe and onboard and can damage yachts.
- 2. 80% of UV rays are reflected by water, therefore we strongly recommend sun screen of at least factor 25 - if you have fair skin you should consider a higher factor.
- 3. We recommend good quality sunglasses that block out all UV rays and ties to keep them attached.
- 4. A sun hat with lanyard.
- 5. Its always a bit colder at sea than on shore so bring a warm fleecy
Money
Hamble Village: There are two banks, Barclays and Natwest. Barclays having a cash point facility, also a 24hr cash points is located at the Co-op in Hamble Village.
Portland: Only has one bank and its a taxi ride away from the marina.
Health & Safety
For your own safety we strongly recommend that all non-swimmers wear a life jacket when on the pontoons. Furthermore, we recommends that all crew members, regardless of their swimming ability, wear a life jacket whilst onboard a yacht. If conditions require it you may be requested by your skipper to wear a lifejacket. All crew members, including skippers, are required to wear lifejackets when racing.
It is a statutory requirement that all crew members details are on a Crew List held by the regatta organisers, along with emergency contact information. Crew members must also complete a Health Declaration Form with all relevant medical information detailed.
Security
The marinas are regularly patrolled by dock staff. They request that you have respect for all fellow competitors, yachtsmen and visitors. On Thursday night, Port Hamble Marina will be patroled by Security Guards, please be aware that noise should be kept to a minimum in the evening and you may be asked to keep the noise down. If you are please respect the desicions of the marina staff. Failure to do so may result in your firm / company being banned from Marina.
Swimming
Swimming in marina’s is not permitted nor advised at any time. Swimming from yachts to be organised with skippers.
Toilets and showers
Toilets and shower facilities are located near the Marina Offices in both Hamble and Portland. You will require a pin number for entry, which can be obtained from the Marina Office or your skipper.
Trolleys
Luggage trolleys are available at all Marina’s. Typically a refundable £1 coin is required.
Ice
Ice can be purchased from the Marina Office in Port Hamble and from various supermarkets in Portland.
Provisions
We will provision your yacht for breakfasts and lunch’s but if you wish to supplement this there is a Tesco supermarket at Bursledon, just outside Hamble. There is also a Co-op in Hamble village and an Aladdin’s Cave chandlery in Port Hamble Marina. All yachts have either a fridge onboard or a cool box along with gas stove and cooking/eating utensils. We can also assist with catering via our preferred suppliers upon request.