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About SailTime Southampton
We are located at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. Map to Southampton .
Situated in the shelter of Southampton Water on the River Itchen, and right in the heart of Southampton, Ocean Village is more than a marina. Surrounded by attractive modern waterfront houses and luxury apartments, restaurants, cinemas and bars, it offers outstanding recreational facilities. Overlooking the marina is the Royal Southampton Yacht Club which, although a members club, offers berth holders and visitors a warm and friendly welcome and has a reputation for excellent food.
The basin, formerly used for commercial ships, is deep enough to offer mooring facilities for tall ships and large yachts. It has also become famous for hosting the start and finish of around the world yacht races. The 375-berth marina, with excellent facilities, has access at all states of the tide.
The sailing opportunities are endless - cruise around the Isle of Wight; head west and explore Buckler's Hard on the Beaulieu River; Lymington at the far end of the Solent; or sail east to the sheltered Chichester Harbour. The more adventurous sailors can cruise down to the West Country and enjoy some spectacular sailing along the Cornish Coast.
2009 will see the opening of the new four star deluxe Millennium Hotel, a 15-storey glass-sided building with 225 luxuriously appointed rooms, a spa, waterside restaurant, and bars. When completed, Ocean Village Marina's annual berth holders and visitors will have access to the hotel services and facilities, which include a spa, gym, fitness centre, laundry room, broadband connections and 'room service' onboard their boats.
In November 2007 the new multi-storey Ocean Car Park was opened. It is situated near to the marina and includes state-of-the-art security throughout, easy to navigate parking spaces, cutting-edge design, clear signage and exceptional attention to detail. Berth holders will have complimentary parking.
Ocean Village is only a short bus ride from the Isle of Wight ferry terminal and West Quay shopping centre, both within 15 minutes walk, as well as Southampton’s Oxford Street, well known for its excellent restaurants. Ocean Village is only 15 minutes drive from the M3/M27 junction, making it very accessible by road.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT SAILTIME SOUTHAMPTON
The following Events will be taking place at SailTime Southampton in 2008:
Please join us at one of our forthcoming Open Days at Ocean Village Marina on the following dates from 12.00 am to 4.00 pm: (we recommend appointments at busy times)
SUNDAY, 27TH APRILSUNDAY, 22ND JUNE
SUNDAY, 19TH OCTOBER
SUNDAY, 16TH NOVEMBER
