Keyhaven

Although being a great location it is small in size an can only accommodate a maximum of 6 riders at any one time. It is used and enjoyed by many other enthusiasts such as sailors, birdwatchers and walkers

Please be aware that a club is no in full effect down at Hurst Spit and the surrounding Salt Marshes in order to control and manage the situation down there. Basically since the problems about a year or so ago raised by birdwatchers the National Park Authority and the local council have been seeking to ban us. The Keyhaven river warden has also got involved and told us we need to get together to represent riders in the area, in order for us to remain stakeholders if such a move were proposed (which is looking likely).

Therfore effective immediately a club has been proposed, which has the backing of the local harbour master/river warden. the club has been affiliated by the BKSA and in order to ride there you will need to be a member in future. The current system of trying to limit numbers has not worked and as part of the clubs constitution rider numbers will be limited at any one time. All club riders will be recognized by a highly disgusting fluoro rash vest which is basically in order to aid the river warden in identifying who the club members are, each member is actually granted 2 rashies so they can bring a guest also. Bottom line is now, now rash vest, no kiting.

The ferry will also not take kiters without a rash vest to the back of the spit. Kiters are very much under the microscope down here now, as it is not only a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) but also falls in the boundaries of a National Park. Bottom line is anyone acting down here in a manner not in line with the clubs guidlines will seriously jeopardise the future of this spot for all. The club is however open to all riders who wish to come on board, and follow what the council believes to be the correct path.

 West to South

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Calshot

Calshot beach is part of a shingle spit which lies within the open landscape of the South Hampshire coast. It offers panoramic views of the Solent, Southampton and the Isle of Wight. The spit also has an extensive saltmarsh of important wildlife interest.

Calshot is a spit, and so works in pretty much all wind directions. The wind never blows offshore here!!!!

You can either launch from one of two places:

1. Calshot Activities centre: £5.50 per launch and £1 per aditional board including use of the showers and changing facilities in the centre. If this seems like alot you can join the club costing £44 upon which you get a car pass and no more launch fees. Very good if you plan to sail there regularly


2. Otherwise just outside the centre boundary there is a council carpark from which you can launch for the usual hourly fee.

There are wash off points for your kit at both places.

There is camping on site however you must be a member again and there are limited spaces.

 West through South to North East

As well as there being the sea-side to Clashot spit, there is also a totally sheltered lagoon area that can double up as an area for beginners.Smooth to very choppy

Be aware that Calshot is situated next to a busy shipping lane that it is best to avoid crossing