Things to do in the New Forest
As well as our popular Sail with Lunch and Dinner trips on the Solent, we offer an exciting programme of special events every summer!
Book a wine or spirit tasting with a difference on board a luxury yacht sailing on the Solent off the Isle of Wight.
Wine and Spirits Tasting Sails
Discover new wines and spirits on an evening sail on the Solent.
The Solent Cellar
Lymington’s independent wine merchant, who provide our Wine List, present a number of curated tastings whilst relaxing on a 2 hour sailing trip – the perfect combination after a busy week!
Nyetimber Sparkling Wine Tasting Sail
Join us on a sunny evening for a wonderful tasting sail with award-winning and world-class English sparkling wines from Nyetimber. Your trip includes three glasses of Nyetimber’s wines while enjoying a solent cruise.
Price: Only £45 per person.
Date: TBA
Time: 1700-1900 or 1900-2100
Winchester Distillery Gin Tasting Sail
Enjoy a sailing trip with Escape Yachting with the opportunity to taste the Award winning gins from Winchester Distillery. The distillery is nestled in the South Downs near Alresford and now produces a range of small-batch, premium spirits using traditional methods with local botanicals sourced from the surrounding landscape. Your trip includes a G&T along with some specially prepared cocktails while enjoying a solent cruise.
Price: Only £45 per person.
Date: TBA
Time: 1700-1900 or 1900-2100
Cowes Week
Since 1826 Cowes Week has played a key part in the British sporting summer calendar and is one of the UK’s longest running and most successful sporting events. Sail with Escape Yachting and experience the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world.
Cowes Week Fireworks Sail with Dinner
Friday 6 August 2021, 17:00-23:00, including two-course dinner on board at anchor off Cowes to watch the fireworks. Only £199 per person.
Cowes Week Spectator Sail with Lunch or Dinner
Saturday 31 July – Saturday 7 August 2021
The New Forest and Hampshire County Show
27-29 July 2021
The New Forest and Hampshire County Show attracts 95,000 visitors each year and is rated amongst the top ten agricultural shows in the country. Showjumping and equestrianism are major features of the show as are the many competitions and other attractions, each offering visitors something different and interesting to enjoy.