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Good news — we’re opening a little earlier than planned.

The Cockle will now open on Wednesday 28th January, and bookings are officially open.

If you’d like to be among the first to dine with us, you can reserve a table now.

👉 Book here - https://thecockle.co.uk/book

We can’t wait to welcome you.

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from us at the Solent Handbook & Directory.

Wishing everyone a successful 2026

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Premier Haslar Marina rebrands as Premier Marinass, strengthening the South Coast’s most extensive network

Solent Handbook Premier Marinas has officially welcomed Haslar Marina in Gosport into its portfolio, as the first completed rebrand following Premier’s acquisition of boatfolk earlier this year. 

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To give you that little nudge to start dreaming ahead, we’re offering a 5% Early Booking Discount on summer yacht charters and sailing all school courses confirmed by 31st January 2026.

Already sailed with us? Even better — stack your loyalty rewards and enjoy up to 15% off your next adventure.

After all, the best voyages begin long before you set foot on deck… they begin with a spark, a plan, and a date to look forward to.⛵✨

Browse our charter fleet online 👇
https://www.yacht-charter.co.uk/charter/charter-fleet/

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Tecsew - The Boat Cover Company Self-Fit Covers: From Local Service to a Global Success

Solent Handbook At Tecsew, innovation and customer care have always been at the heart of what we do. Over the years, we’ve taken our expertise in marine canvaswork far beyond our local shores, supplying self-fit boat covers to customers across the globe.

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Limited Edition - 10 Years of Mermaid 2015 - 2025 To celebrate a decade of island distilling, we’ve reimagined our signature Mermaid Gin with our Limited Edition Mermaid 10th Anniversary Gin at 46% abv, enhancing the locally-foraged rock samphire with the unique addition of coastal fig leaves. These botanicals, nurtured by the Isle of...

ISLE OF WIGHT DISTILLERY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF MERMAID WITH ANNIVERSARY EVENT The Isle of Wight Distillery has marked a decade of its Mermaid spirits range with a packed celebration at the Sugar Store in Shepards Marina, Cowes. Guests at the venue enjoyed entertainment, including acrobatic displays and dance performances by Arts with Alicia. The event brought together those w...