West Solent Sea School

West Solent Sea School A small, friendly powerboat school, offering a variety of courses, knowledge and advice.

Need a new perspective on the Solent? ‘Solent Harbours’ has stunning aerial photography to use in conjunction with beaut...
09/06/2026

Need a new perspective on the Solent? ‘Solent Harbours’ has stunning aerial photography to use in conjunction with beautifully detailed chartlets, to give you a better idea of where to go, or what to avoid!

Pictured here is the iconic Needles Lighthouse and Rocks, and Scratchell’s Bay, showing St Anthony Rock awash. That’s one to avoid.







Back due to popular demand! RYA First Aid course running Tuesday 23rd June 👍🏻.Book on ASAP!
07/06/2026

Back due to popular demand! RYA First Aid course running Tuesday 23rd June 👍🏻.

Book on ASAP!

How well do you know the River Medina?The Medina, starting at Cowes and stretching south to Newport is a glorious stretc...
19/05/2026

How well do you know the River Medina?

The Medina, starting at Cowes and stretching south to Newport is a glorious stretch, punctuated by opportunities to stop and explore. From Cowes to East Cowes, from The Folly to Island Harbour and Newport, there’s something for everyone! 🐮

There is a large section to help navigate the river and each mooring spot along the Medina in Solent Harbours, by Tim Stickley, available on Amazon. 📖










Do you know what these ‘day shapes’ mean?The ball shape shows a vessel at anchor. Very useful to determine this from a d...
16/05/2026

Do you know what these ‘day shapes’ mean?

The ball shape shows a vessel at anchor. Very useful to determine this from a distance. Vessels showing this should be commended for their seamanship; especially powerboats that find it more challenging to find a place to display it.

The inverted cone shape shows a vessel motorsailing. Useful to be able to determine their expected speed better, and define their status for COLREGS purposes. The vessel is considered a motor vessel for the purposes of collision avoidance. This shape is seldom used however, and is often known as the ‘RYA Examiner Onboard’ shape!

RYA First Aid course last week! All about ‘making people better’! An excellent course, delivered by a fantastic instruct...
11/05/2026

RYA First Aid course last week! All about ‘making people better’!

An excellent course, delivered by a fantastic instructor. It covers all the first aid aspects usually covered in a one-day course, but considers all situations from a maritime perspective.

We can deliver bespoke courses if the date you were hoping for isn’t on our website.

There is just ONE copy of Solent Harbours left at Lymington! Luckily, they have just ordered more to arrive very soon. ...
11/05/2026

There is just ONE copy of Solent Harbours left at Lymington! Luckily, they have just ordered more to arrive very soon. 👍🏻

Incidentally, that one copy is the only signed copy currently available anywhere in the WORLD! 🌍

Solent Harbours, in stock now , Lymington and , Gosport! To expand your horizons afloat in the Solent area 😎
07/05/2026

Solent Harbours, in stock now , Lymington and , Gosport!

To expand your horizons afloat in the Solent area 😎

Good to have the WSSS training RIB afloat once more after a winter of work. She’s looking great! 👍🏻 ⚙️ Full engine servi...
28/04/2026

Good to have the WSSS training RIB afloat once more after a winter of work. She’s looking great! 👍🏻

⚙️ Full engine service with
💨 Brand new windscreen from
🧽 Tube clean with
☀️ Tube UV protect with
⚪️ Stain removal with
🎨 Antifouling paint from

Ready for a season of work, with our next available course in mid July… get in touch to book ✅

Ever been to Langstone Harbour? Discover the hidden gem of the Solent.Solent Harbours (published by ) enables easier exp...
28/04/2026

Ever been to Langstone Harbour? Discover the hidden gem of the Solent.

Solent Harbours (published by ) enables easier exploration of new places, including the gloriously quiet and secluded Langstone Harbour. Thanks to authority, the harbour remains beautifully unspoilt and a truly gorgeous place to visit.

Pick up a copy of Solent Harbours, by Tim Stickley, on Amazon, or follow the link in our bio.

Always visiting the same places in the Solent? To have the confidence to explore further, Solent Harbours, by Tim Stickl...
22/04/2026

Always visiting the same places in the Solent? To have the confidence to explore further, Solent Harbours, by Tim Stickley, is available on Amazon.

It takes you to plenty of secluded locations around the Solent, with stunning aerial photography and Imray chartlets to help you navigate your way in.

Address

Keyhaven
Lymington
SO410TP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+447813438442

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