If you are sailing from Port Solent then you are utterly spoilt for choice in terms of cruising grounds. You could head east towards Brighton, then Eastbourne, with the promise of Dover and Ramsgate beyond. This is actually a great option for Premier berth holders as both Brighton and Eastbourne are Premier Marinas so you could stop off for the night under their visitor benefit system, for no extra charge. Brighton, in particular, has plenty to entertain visitors, with its famed Regency architecture, a lively nightlife and the, almost overwhelming, café, pub and restaurant selection. Plus you could happily wile away a day around the town, whether rain or shine, with the birdlife on the beach, beach-hut shops, the celebrated Victorian pier, and the Pavilion to name but a few.…