Symphony Sailing (Formally named Dolphin Yacht Charters)

Charter

Symphony Sailing specialize in top quality yachts and impeccable service. As an independent company we offer flexibility, friendliness and personal attention which cannot be matched by the large operators.

Our fleet is privately owned, and the layouts and equipment reflect the wishes of individual owners so in most cases, just about everything fitted. Our maintenance and yacht preparation standards are meticulous, to keep both owners and charterers happy.

Solent summary

For Sailing in the UK, the Solent is the best place to be. With it's sheltered waters and many ports and anchorages you will never be far from a great place to stop.

The Solent encompasses a large area of protected water and is probably one of the busiest, most famous sailing areas in the world; home for thousands of leisure craft.

Fast tides, shallow banks, large natural harbours, historic defensive forts and a submerged barrier all provide an interesting mix of sailing for all levels of ability.

The area is generally divided into the East and West Solent, with Southampton Water to the River Medina at Cowes forming the dividing line.

Apart from the marinas, the Solent has many mooring buoys and anchorages which can be used.

The East Solent has the harbours of Portsmouth, Langstone and Chichester on the mainland, and Ride and Bembridge on the Isle Of Wight, plus many anchorages like the beautiful Osbourn Bay.

The West Solent has the Beaulieu River and Lymington on the mainland and Newtown and Yarmouth on IOW. Anchorages include Totland bay and Alum Bay by the famous Needles lighthouse.