We run our practical courses from 2 bases:
- Merury Yacht Harbour, Hamble
- Haslar Marina, Gosport
You will find directions to both below.
Getting to Mercury Yacht Harbour by car
The postcode for your Sat Nav is SO31 4HQ.
From the M3 take the M27 Eastbound for Portsmouth. Exit Junction 8 of the M27 for Southampton East/Hamble. Follow signs for Hamble on B3397, Hamble Lane, going straight across three roundabouts. After the third roundabout, turn left into Satchell Lane (signposted to Mercury Yacht Harbour). Follow the road for approximately 1 mile. Mercury Yacht Harbour is on the left. Once you arrive, please park and telephone +44 7980 213 020 and we will meet you.
Getting to Mercury Yacht Harbour by public transport
There is a main line station at Southampton Central, from where a local service operates to Hamble station. From Hamble rail station a local bus service operates to Hamble village.
For the marina, nearest railway station is ‘Hamble’. If you are walking (15 minutes), from Hamble station, turn left and walk along ‘Hamble lane’ until the intersection with ‘Satchell lane’. Follow the road for 1 mile, until entry into Mercury Yacht Harbour on the left. Once you arrive, please telephone +44 7980 213 020 and we will meet you.
Hamble Taxi Firms
| Phipps Taxis | 07002 345678 |
| Fleet Cars | 023 80450100 |
| A 2 B Taxis | 07002 727272 |
| Hedge End Cab | 01489 788955 |
| West Enders Taxis | 023 80477000 |
Trains
Train timetables can be obtained at http://www.nationalrail.co.uk or http://www.thetrainline.com or by telephoning National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50
Getting to Haslar Marina, Gosport by car
From junction 11 of the M27, follow the road to Fareham. At the first roundabout turn left into Gosport under the viaduct; straight over the next roundabout, then fork left (signposted A32 Gosport) and continue for two miles.
At Fort Brockhurst turn right on the second of a pair of roundabouts (signposted Haslar Marina) and this will lead you past HMS Sultan with its two brick forts.
Turn left at the next roundabout (Public House “The Cocked Hat”) and after a mile there is a small one-way system. Follow the roadround to the right and then turn immediately left into South Street (signposted Town Centre). Turn right at the “George and Dragon” Public House into Haslar Road. The marina car park is on the right hand side.
Getting to Haslar Marina, Gosport by rail
The nearest train station is Portsmouth Harbour. To get to Haslar Marina from the station catch the Gosport Ferry, which departs every 15 minutes. On arriving in Gosport the marina is just to the left of the ferry pontoon.
From Cowes take the Chain Ferry at the end of Medina Road, follow the one-way system around East Cowes town until you almost get back to the chain ferry. Then turn left into Clarence Road as above.
