Clipper Marine

26/10/2026

⚓ 𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗧? 💙

Not necessarily the biggest.
Definitely not always the fastest.
And quite possibly the one that caused you the most headaches! 😂
But there's something about your very first boat that you never quite forget.

The excitement of collecting the keys. Your first trip out. The lessons learned (sometimes the hard way!).
And the moment you realised that life on the water was going to become a bit of an obsession.
So let's hear it…

🚤 What was your first boat?
📸 Bonus points if you've still got a photo!

We'd love to see some boating nostalgia in the comments. 👇

23/10/2026

🚨⚓ 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗: 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗧!
We've been busy helping customers find their next adventure on the water… and now we're looking for more boats to sell!

From sailing yachts to motorboats, our brokerage team is always looking for quality listings.
💙 Thinking about upgrading?
⚓ Not using your boat as much as you'd hoped?
🚤 Ready for something different?

Whether you're ready to sell or just curious about what your boat might be worth, let's have a chat.

We work with boat owners across the South Coast and beyond.

𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗘𝗟𝗦𝗘'𝗦 𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗧. 🌊

📩 Contact the Clipper Marine brokerage team.
🌐 www.clippermarine.co.uk

21/10/2026

🍂⚓ 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗗 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗔𝗦 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥?
The summer crowds have disappeared, the marinas are a little quieter and there's something rather special about a crisp autumn morning on the water.

🌅 Beautiful morning light
⚓ Peaceful anchorages
🌊 Quieter cruising grounds
☕ A hot drink at the helm (essential!)

Yes, you'll need an extra layer or two… but some of the best days afloat happen long after the summer holidays have finished.

Who's still getting out on the water this autumn? 🙋‍♂️

And who's already tucked their boat up for winter? 👀

19/10/2026

⚓ 𝗟𝗘𝗧'𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗔 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗘… 👀
You've got the boat, the weather is behaving (for once! ☀️) and you've got an entire day on the water ahead of you.

Where are you heading FIRST?
🌊 The Isle of Wight
⚓ Cowes
🍽️ The River Hamble for a waterside lunch
🏖️ Somewhere quiet to drop anchor
🚤 Absolutely nowhere in particular - just enjoying the ride!

We're pretty sure everyone has their favourite spot.

👇 Tell us yours! And if you've discovered a hidden gem around the Solent, we'd love to hear about it.

16/10/2026

📻⚓ 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦, 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟?
Whether you're cruising the Solent, heading into Southampton Water or exploring the River Hamble, knowing which VHF channel to use is an essential part of boating safely.

📢 EMERGENCY & SAFETY
🔴 Channel 16 - International distress, safety and initial calling
• Channel 67 - HM Coastguard routine traffic and small craft safety
• Channels 62, 63 & 64 - Marine Safety Information (MSI) broadcasts
• Channel 70 - Digital Selective Calling (DSC) only. No voice communications.

🚢 PORT OPERATIONS & VESSEL TRAFFIC
• Channel 12 - Southampton VTS, Southampton Harbour Launch and Itchen Marina
• Channel 11 - King's Harbour Master (KHM) Portsmouth
• Channel 09 - Southampton Pilots
• Channel 10 – Southampton Oil Pollution Control

⚓ LOCAL H-RBOUR MASTERS
• Channel 68 - Hamble, Yarmouth and Beaulieu Harbour Masters
• Channel 69 - Cowes Harbour Radio
• Channel 66 - Lymington Harbour

💡 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗥'𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗧𝗜𝗣: Save this post before your next trip, check the latest local harbour information and make sure everyone aboard knows how to use the VHF radio in an emergency.

📌 𝘚𝘈𝘝𝘌 𝘐𝘛. 𝘚𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘌 𝘐𝘛. 𝘚𝘛𝘈𝘠 𝘚𝘈𝘍𝘌.

Because great days on the water start with good preparation. 💙

15/10/2026

𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗘𝗦. 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗡 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗦. 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥.
Autumn can be one of the most beautiful times to get out on the water. Quieter marinas, crisp mornings and some spectacular scenery. 😍

But don't let the sunshine fool you!
Before heading out:
🍂 Check the latest weather and tides
🦺 Check your lifejackets and safety equipment
🔦 Make sure your navigation lights work
📱 Tell someone your plans and expected return
🧥 Dress for the water temperature, not just the sunshine

A little extra preparation means more time enjoying everything autumn boating has to offer.
Are you still getting out on the water this autumn? 👇

14/10/2026

🚨⛵ £𝟭𝟰𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗖𝟱𝟬!
Big boat. Big adventures. EVEN BIGGER SAVINGS! 👀

The stunning BAVARIA C50 has just been reduced to an incredible £𝟯𝟳𝟵,𝟵𝟱𝟬, representing a saving of over £140,000 ex VAT! 🔥
With her spacious decks, beautiful design and impressive sailing capabilities, the C50 is built for those who want more from life on the water.

Whether you're dreaming of longer coastal adventures, entertaining friends and family or simply escaping the everyday, this could be your opportunity.

🎥 Take a look around:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2PP7Sggl-o
⚓ NOW £379,950
💰 SAVING OVER £140,000 EX VAT
📩 Contact the Clipper Marine team for full specifications, pricing details and viewing opportunities.

🌐 www.clippermarine.co.uk
Same incredible yacht. A seriously tempting new price. 💙

Bavaria always pack a lot of value and space into their designs, an...

11/10/2026

🔧⚓ Your boat looks after your adventures. Let us look after your boat.
Regular servicing and maintenance aren't the most exciting part of boat ownership…
But missing a beautiful weekend on the water because something could have been spotted earlier? Definitely less exciting. 😬

From routine servicing and maintenance to repairs and technical support, the Clipper Marine team can help keep your boat performing as it should, so when the sun comes out, you're ready to cast off.

☀️ More time boating.
🔧 Less time worrying.
⚓ Expert support when you need it.

Whether you're planning some late-summer adventures or thinking ahead to the next season, now's a great time to make sure your boat is getting the care it needs.

Discover Clipper Marine servicing & repairs

📩 Speak to the team about your servicing and maintenance requirements.

05/10/2026

👀⚓ NEW ARRIVAL - BAVARIA SR41

Now THIS is a rather lovely addition to the Clipper Marine brokerage fleet. 😍

This 2022 Bavaria SR41 combines performance, space and that unmistakable SR styling - and she’s now looking for her next owner. The SR41 was also named Motorboat of the Year 2022 in the Sportscruisers up to 45ft category.

If an SR41 has been on your wish list, you’ll definitely want a closer look at this one.

📩 Get in touch with the Clipper Marine team to arrange a viewing or find out more.

Please contact Ben Nichols on 07825 747 652 or email [email protected] for more information.

02/10/2026

💗 A FAMILIAR FACE ON THE HAMBLE
We were very sad to hear of the passing of Ray Sedgwick, aged 88, a familiar face to generations of people crossing the River Hamble.

For more than six decades, Ray operated the Hamble - Warsash Ferry - and for so many local boaters, sailors and residents, the little pink ferry and the man at the helm simply became part of life on the river.

When you spend as much time around the Hamble as we do, it’s the people, boats and characters like Ray that give this stretch of water its personality and history.

We’re sure many of our followers will have crossed the river with Ray over the years.

Do you have a memory of Ray or the pink ferry?
We’d love to hear it below. 💗⚓

From everyone at Clipper Marine, our thoughts are with Ray’s family and friends.

Fair winds, Ray. ⚓