Sailing Spook
Sailing Spook
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Exhilarating Solent Sailing and Accommodation Relaxing Yachting day trips, Luxury Mini Breaks and UK holidays sailing on the Solent. Based in Lymington, New Forest within the Beautiful Solent Sailing Spook provide Skippered day sailing, Luxury overnight accommodation, Great value Mini breaks and bespoke Sailing holidays in the Solent and beyond.
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urszula D
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Oct 2023 • Business
Amazing Venture: Sailing ⛵️ + Pilates 🧘♀️ = 'match made in heaven'.
Thank you Russ an Amand for sailing us and looking after me and my GUESTS in such a caring way. It made my Sailing Pilates Reatreat a very special time 🤗🥰.
And you were right it NEVER rains on Spook😇 - weather has been amazing.
Thank you Russ an Amand for sailing us and looking after me and my GUESTS in such a caring way. It made my Sailing Pilates Reatreat a very special time 🤗🥰.
And you were right it NEVER rains on Spook😇 - weather has been amazing.
Written 8 October 2023
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G Davies
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Just had a one day sail with Russ. We had a fantastic experience. He looked after us through the day, explained everything he was doing and let us sail the boat as well. Thoroughly recommended and I had have no hesitation sailing with him again.
Written 26 September 2023
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D D
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Sep 2023 • Family
Russ went out of his way to make the trip enjoyable for us all. Very knowledgeable about the places we visited including good places to eat when on shore. We all felt safe with a very experienced sailor.
Written 19 September 2023
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Richard H
Leicestershire, UK5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We have recently returned from an excellent 7-day trip from Lymington to Salcombe and back, with Russ and Amanda on Sailing Spook to celebrate a birthday with a large number! We encountered a range of weather and sea conditions ranging from the mirror flatness of the river Dart to the large continuous waves off Portland Bill, all of which added to the experience (thank you Storm Betty), but nothing Spook or Russ couldn’t handle.
The trip took us passed Hurst Castle, the needles, the view from the sea of Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door which are amazing, then a dash through the start of Betty to Portland Marina where we stayed for 2 nights due to the weather so had a day out in Weymouth.
Then storm chasing to Dartmouth, a gentler sail to Salcombe then back to Brixham. Sailing out of Brixham at 5am into the sun rise is an amazing view, which was surpassed 8 hours later by the sight and sound of a pod of dolphins playing across the bow of Spook on a gentler return, past Portland Bill, and the Shambles.
Then a trip into Poole Harbough taking in the views of the houses on sandbank, the numerous islands and mooring up for the night next to a brand new Sunseeker 90 and Medallia a high-tech yacht due to take part in the upcoming 2024 global challenge.
The last day was spent going from Lymington to the Solent forts and stopping off at Osbourne Bay for lunch (and a swim for a couple of our more adventurous crew mates) then a leisurely sail back to the marina.
We can thoroughly recommend this boat and its skipper; everything is planned for, and nothing is too much trouble in giving us (the temporary crew!) a trip to remember.
The trip took us passed Hurst Castle, the needles, the view from the sea of Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door which are amazing, then a dash through the start of Betty to Portland Marina where we stayed for 2 nights due to the weather so had a day out in Weymouth.
Then storm chasing to Dartmouth, a gentler sail to Salcombe then back to Brixham. Sailing out of Brixham at 5am into the sun rise is an amazing view, which was surpassed 8 hours later by the sight and sound of a pod of dolphins playing across the bow of Spook on a gentler return, past Portland Bill, and the Shambles.
Then a trip into Poole Harbough taking in the views of the houses on sandbank, the numerous islands and mooring up for the night next to a brand new Sunseeker 90 and Medallia a high-tech yacht due to take part in the upcoming 2024 global challenge.
The last day was spent going from Lymington to the Solent forts and stopping off at Osbourne Bay for lunch (and a swim for a couple of our more adventurous crew mates) then a leisurely sail back to the marina.
We can thoroughly recommend this boat and its skipper; everything is planned for, and nothing is too much trouble in giving us (the temporary crew!) a trip to remember.
Written 12 September 2023
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Benllech, UK58 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Just back from a brilliant 4 days on Sailing Spook. Andy, the skipper, looked after us very well and was ably assisted by Roger. There were a total of us on board and there was plenty of room for all of us. We sailed out of Lymington round Southampton Water, across to Cowes, into Port Solent then on the final day we went round the Isle of White. Great sailing, great food and great company. What more could you want.
Written 30 August 2023
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katherine
Anglesey, UK7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We spent a bank holiday weekend 4 nights aboard as a party of 8. As sailing novices Gary and I enjoyed learning the simpler things of knots, lines, cardinals etc. from Andy and Rodger and we both took the helm under sail and motor. We experienced from a safe distance the start of the Cowes to Torquay PowerBoat race. Stayed in Cowes and Port Solent with its interesting lock to enter and then after passing the aircraft carriers and forts we came around the South of the IOW, seeing dolphins, then anchored by Alum Bay then passed the needles. Lovely breakfasts and lunches on board, a meal out at Coast in Cowes and Kho Thai and Haven. Very laid back and friendly we made new friends, learned to play Perudo and had a fantastic time.
Written 29 August 2023
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Kevin B
Kesgrave, UK37 contributions
Aug 2023
A fantastics overnight stay and day's sailing. Russ and Amanda were wonderful hosts and Russ clearly knows so much about sailing and easily explains what to do in plenty of time. Great food, comfortable boat & bed and great company. Highly recommended.
Written 8 August 2023
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Euan S
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Jun 2023 • Friends
Whatever you’re after - whether it be an intense offshore adventure or a lazy day cruising around the Solent with great mates sipping rosé - Russ is your man! For our group it was certainly the latter. Russ and his crew handled the all sailing, delivered a wonderful lunchtime spread and allowed our party of five to enjoy a well-earned rest from the chaos of fatherhood. No matter what you’re after Russ will go the distance to ensure you have a fun and memorable experience with plenty of great banter along the way. Thoroughly recommended and can’t wait for the next outing
Written 26 July 2023
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Alice
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May 2023 • Family
We had such an amazing day!! I went with friends & family for my 30th birthday & I couldn’t have asked for a better day! Russ & Amanda we’re great fun, nothing was too much for them, they kept us entertained & safe throughout the trip, they also set up a beautiful lunch on board for us. The boat was stunning & very well kept. The price was fantastic & I can’t wait to book again soon! Thank you Russ & Amanda!
Written 14 June 2023
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Charlotte C
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May 2023 • Friends
We spent a wonderful day out on board Spook. Beautiful views around the Solent a lovely picnic lunch anchored opposite Osborne House and as much or as little hands ion sailing as we wanted. Nothing too much trouble for Russ and the crew lovely people and a perfect day out away from it all. Thank you Sailing Spook!
Written 25 May 2023
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Savory
Bath, UK181 contributions
My husband is concerned about getting sea sick....anyone got any input about that?! Thanks!
Sue B
9 contributions
Yes would like more information on this please. Thank you.
Hi Sue,
Sorry for the delay in responding. We operate day trips and 2/3 day Mini breaks all year up and down the beautiful South Coast. The yacht has 4 double ensuite cabins and is spotlessly clean and the sea air is lovely and fresh and healthy, We are operating normally at present and expect this to remain the case.
Our Prices are around £87 per person per day for a sail and £33 for overnight accommodation if required. There are discounts for groups and multi day bookings. We have no minimum numbers for a booking. Our itineraries are very flexible but we usually sail from around 9.30am to 5.00pm ish with a stop for lunch somewhere along the way. Common places we visit are Cowes Isle of Wight, Beaulieu, The Jurassic Coast and Beautiful Poole Harbour, Chichester and many more.
our website SailingSpook has lots of details and I am very happy to have a little chat at anytime on 07738 238002
Please do come for a sail, Best Regards Russ (Owner)