| The Solent is a thirty mile stretch of sea between | | | | Fours of the sea. |
| Hampshire in the UK and the Isle of Wight. It is a very | | | | People charter a rib in the Solent for a wide variety of |
| popular tourist area in Britain, and its reputation as a top | | | | reasons. Excitement, sightseeing, team-building, bonding |
| watersports destination is world renowned. | | | | with mates etc. and they are hence very popular for |
| The Solent is probably unrivalled anywhere in the world | | | | corporate events and stag or hen parties, which often |
| for its maritime history and heritage stretching from the | | | | include helicopter rides, Solent treasure hunts, 4x4 |
| Roman times to the present day where it is the home | | | | off-road racing, meals, accommodation and barbecues |
| of the Royal Navy. Great historic events including the | | | | parties. |
| Spanish Armada, the threat from Napoleon and D-Day | | | | When you take out a Solent rib charter, you can either |
| were played out here, and everywhere you look, there | | | | ask for "skippered rib charter" where the charter |
| are remnants and legacies of these bygone ages. | | | | includes an experience captain to take responsibility for |
| Now we are in the leisure age, the sheltered waters of | | | | everything, and suggest good places to go to, or you |
| the Solent provide a truly outstanding watersports | | | | could get a "bareboat rib charter" where you simply |
| destination. With its great variety of sailing conditions, | | | | have the rib, and you, or one of your party have |
| stunning seascapes, rich diversity of natural beauty and | | | | responsibility for steering it. You have to have sufficient |
| wildlife, and all the facilities, attractions and amenities | | | | experience or qualifications to take a bareboat charter |
| befitting a modern resort, the Solent has it all. | | | | though. |
| There are many ways to see the Solent, but one of | | | | As you would expect, Solent rib charter prices vary |
| the best is by having a Solent Rib Charter. They are | | | | depending on a number of factors, time of year, |
| fairly inexpensive, they can be very fast, and because | | | | whether it coincides with a big marine event (eg. |
| of their speed, you can see a lot of things or visit a lot | | | | Cowes week), size of boat, whether skippered or |
| of places in a short space of time. | | | | bareboat, duration of charter etc, etc. As a general |
| A "rib" (or Rigid Inflatable Boat), is a very stable and | | | | guide, rib prices start from about £300 for half a day, |
| seaworthy craft despite being so lightweight, and it is a | | | | and £400 for a full day, and all sorts of packages |
| very high performance craft. They usually carry | | | | can be provided and tailored to suit you budget and |
| between two and twelve people and their incredible | | | | preferences. |
| versatility and manouvreability makes them ideal for | | | | As the Solent is in England, the weather cannot be |
| the leisure industry, as well as for military use, and | | | | guaranteed. What can be guaranteed however is your |
| rescue or marine support services. Ribs can go | | | | enjoyment during it, and the glow of satisfaction you'll |
| blasting or wave-jumping as comfortably as they can | | | | feel afterwards. You will experience a quality time with |
| go for a gentle sightseeing cruise, or providing a good | | | | some of the quality people in your life, and you'll want |
| viewing platform for one of the many regattas held in | | | | to do it again soon. If its sunny, then lucky you. If it isn't, |
| the Solent. | | | | then you are even luckier, because the waves will be |
| The sheer versatility of ribs make them the Four by | | | | even higher! |