Rib Charter News

Origins of the Outboard Motor

Maintenance / RIBs / Solent News 3 Jun 2020 ribcharter

Canadian company 'Bombardier Recreational Products' announced last week that it will stop production of their Evinrude outboard boat engine ‘a brand that helped drive boating into the modern era’ (International…

FAQ about our Bareboat Rib Charters

Bareboat / Solent News 1 Jun 2020 ribcharter

Our Bareboat charters are a hugely popular section of our business and we are constantly dealing with new customers who, understandably, have a list of questions for us. So we’ve…

Ellen MacArthur Trust Rib Rides

Charity 12 May 2020 ribcharter

Over the years we have worked with the Ellen MacArthur Trust (EMC Trust) to provide Rib charters for young people recovering from cancer once a week throughout the summer. Our…

Keeping sane during Covid lock down!

Solent News 24 Apr 2020 ribcharter

We are now 4 weeks into the Covid-19 lockdown here in the UK… or is it 5? Who knows anymore?! The days are starting to blend together in a ‘Groundhogesque’…

What to do on the Solent

Solent News 8 Apr 2020 ribcharter

For many of our clients it's the first time they've been out on a Rib or to explore the Solent, either way, one of the first questions we often get…

Dropping the Hook and Staying Put

Solent News 19 Mar 2020 ribcharter

In the Solent there is an extensive of places to visit and explore, we sometimes want to anchor up in a bay somewhere to go for a swim or have…

Join Our Freelance Team!

RIBs 27 Feb 2020 ribcharter

We are fast approaching the 2020 summer season which means we are looking for well presented, safe and experienced skippers to join our team of freelance Rib drivers. Spend your…

The Perfect Date on the Water

RIB hire 10 Feb 2020 ribcharter

We always talk about how beautiful the Solent is, what amazing places you can visit and the brilliant restaurants you can dine at… This Valentine’s Day why not treat your…

Treasure Hunt Updates

Solent News 24 Jan 2020 ribcharter

Over the winter months it's no secret that there aren't many people wanting to charter in the cold and rain, that said you can have a pretty spectacular charter on…

Fleet Updates and Refurbishments

work 14 Jan 2020 ribcharter

Christmas is behind us, we’ve made our first steps into the New Year and the days are only getting longer… which means we’re just a few months away from the…

America’s Cup World Series – 2020 Announcement

Solent News 17 Dec 2019 ribcharter

Another exciting year on the Solent coming up for 2020! Last month, SailGP announced that Series 2 is coming back to Cowes and today it was confirmed that the America's…

2019 Skippers’ Highlights – Simon Hedley

Rib Charters / Rib Treasure Hunt / Solent News 16 Dec 2019 ribcharter

With our final week in the office before we close for Christmas, we turn to Simon Hedley, Solent Events Manager for his favourite charter of 2019! For me, welcoming back…