| Hamble le Rice is a small village situated just outside | | | | attractions including Manor Farm Country Park, Netley |
| Southampton on the south coast of England. It is | | | | Abbey, Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton Hall |
| famed the world over for its association with yachting. | | | | of Aviation and Bursledon Windmill. The outstanding |
| There are three marina’s and three yacht clubs | | | | natural beauty means there are plenty of walks to |
| which provide plenty of moorings and berths for visiting | | | | take in the wildlife; flora and fauna. |
| and more permanent sailors. The River Hamble is at | | | | A great way to explore the surrounding area is |
| the heart of the sheltered waters of the Solent, | | | | through a river Hamble RIB charter. RIBs enable fast |
| protected from the open sea by the Isle of Wight. It | | | | and exciting water travel as well as providing a |
| benefits from a two hour stand at high water, is an | | | | number of water sports and activities. Skippered RIB |
| ideal base for cruising, whether one's horizons are | | | | hire is available so you can enjoy all Hamble and its |
| limited to the Solent and Isle of Wight, or extend further | | | | surrounding area has to offer with a safe and |
| afield on the South Coast, the Channel Islands or | | | | knowledgeable skipper. Another option for those |
| France. | | | | looking for a more unique location for a party is a |
| Hamble valley has a number of popular visitor | | | | dockside Thames sailing barge charter. |