West Cowes and River Medina

Our guided trips are a great way to get on the water with other Boat Club members whilst familiarising yourself with new boating destinations. 

• Explore some of the best parts of the Solent 
• Visit places you may not have gone to before on your own
• Get great navigation advice and local tips from our fully qualified guide

There’s nothing better than boating in good company, sharing experiences on the water and on shore, so why not join us?

About West Cowes / River Medina

Cowes, based centrally on the north coast of the Isle of Wight has so much to offer. Stroll through the vibrant town and enjoy independent shops and well-known boating clothing stores. Sit at a pavement café or have a restaurant lunch and people watch with a glass of something cold as the sun goes down over the Solent.

On route, we will be stopping at Osbourne Bay, a great anchorage all year round. In the summer months you may even be lucky enough to see the infamous ice cream boat!  Afterwards we will venture up the River Medina. The River Medina runs from Cowes and East Cowes, down into Newport – and is home to a number of yacht clubs, marinas and businesses.

The Medina Estuary is a great place for wildlife; its tidal waters, saltmarsh and mudflats are home to a wide range of plants and animals that are specially adapted to living in the challenging conditions. 

We will head as far as the well known Folly Inn before heading north back to Cowes Yacht Haven where we will stop for a bite to eat and a wonder around West Cowes.

Boat Share

You may want to share your boat with other members, which is a great way to meet new people and make new friends, but also you can split the cost
of the fuel and the mooring fees when there are pontoon charges. All you need to do is indicate on the booking app ‘happy to share’ and we’ll arrange
this for you.

Please state on the booking form you wish to join the Cowes & River Medina – Solent Discovery Guided Trip

If you are happy to boat share and split the fuel costs please indicate this on the booking form/app