Ocean Sailing Weekend 2026

Join us for a weekend of expert insights and practical advice from marine professionals and experienced sailors.

Price:
£290 per person, including all talks, breakout sessions, demonstrations, handouts, Saturday and Sunday lunches, and Saturday evening dinner.
Accommodation is not included (Please see special accommodation discount code WCCBB below when booking with the hotel).

ARC Discount:
Confirmed skippers and crew participating in ARC 2026, ARC+ 2026, or World ARC 2027–28 receive an additional £20 per person. Request your discount code at mail@worldcruising.com or call +44 (0)1983 296060.

Location:
Solent Hotel & Spa, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7AJ, UK

Dates & Times:
Saturday 21 March 2026: 09:00–18:00 & 19:00–21:00
Sunday 22 March 2026: 09:00–17:00

Hotel Discount:
A special delegate bed and breakfast rate is available at the Solent Hotel and the Lodge at Solent when booked direct on solenthotel.co.uk or call 01489 880000 and use code WCCBB.

• The Lodge: £119 (single) or £131 (double)
• Solent Hotel: £139 (single) or £156 (double)

Prices are per night including breakfast, use of the spa and swimming pool and parking. Accommodation bookings are the delegate's responsibility.

BOOKING TERMS

1. INCLUDED: The fee includes attendance at the weekend; lecture notes; lunch, teas and coffees during designated breaks on Saturday and Sunday; dinner with wine on Saturday night.
Accommodation is not included but a discount has been arranged - see paragraph 7 below. Quote WCCBB when booking with the hotel for discounted rate.

2. PAYMENT: Payment must be made in full at the time of booking.

3. DELEGATE CANCELLATION: You have the right to cancel with a full refund within 14 days of making a booking. After 14 days, refunds will be made on a reducing scale related to proximity of the event date. Inform us by 19 December 2025 - refund of 50%. Inform us between 20 December 2025 and 13 February 2026 - refund of 25%. Cancellations received from 14 February 2026, or for delegates or guests who fail to attend for any reason - no refund. Cancellation must be made in writing by emailing mail@worldcruising.com

4. UNUSED SERVICES: There will be no refund for unused services stated in paragraph 1.

5. ALTERATIONS: The Organisers reserve the right to alter any aspect of the seminar programme.

6. CANCELLATION: In the event of the seminar being cancelled all fees paid to the Organisers will be refunded.

7. ACCOMMODATION: A special delegate bed and breakfast rate is available at the Solent Hotel and the Lodge at Solent when booked direct on solenthotel.co.uk or call 01489 880000 and use code WCCBB.

• The Lodge: £119 (single) or £131 (double)
• Solent Hotel: £139 (single) or £156 (double)

Prices are per night including breakfast, use of the spa and swimming pool and parking. Accommodation bookings are the delegate's responsibility.