A sight that you won't see when sailing out of Southampton

[John Bull]

Ever wondered why, when sailing out of Southampton Water & into the Solent, your ship does a huge dogleg west then a sharp turn to port ?

It's to stay clear of the Bramble Bank - a submerged sand-bar which protrudes into the Solent, requiring large ships to hug the Isle of Wight in order to avoid it.

 

Every year the Bramble Bank is sufficiently exposed by an exceptionally low tide, allowing a cricket match to take place. 

This year's match was yesterday - the mainland (Royal Southern Yacht Club) beat the island (Island Sailing Club).

 

JB 🙂

 

 

[TeaBag]

What amazing information.  Thank you.