Hal Matthews and his company Island Holiday Media Limited have produced an excellent Pocket Guide to the Solent. The guide is a superb collection of the "essential" information necessary for "happy days afloat" in our local waters. With over 25 years experience operating in these waters I feel that I know them better than most and was delighted to offer a forward fro the publication. Distributed to 1,000's of cruising yachtsmen via Marinas, Harbour Offices and plastic bag boat drops the Guide is fast becoming the "don't leave home without it" item in the sailors kit bag. In short it takes the hassle out of boating.

The 2008 edition will have a number of new features including a section on Poole and navigation notes for a number of "special little-known anchorages" for that perfect day out.

The publication is also a superb vehicle for the marine industry to communicate to its market and the pages are fast filling with the "blue chip" boating companies who see the benefit of the seasonal shelf life and being alongside essential information which gets referred to time and time again.

One of the unique aspects of advertising in this publication is the highly targeted audience and guaranteed circulation. This year the Solent Guide will be delivered to more than 30,000 yachts with a further 22,000 copies being delivered to Yacht Club members / 26,000 copies via Marinas and harbour authorities and finally 22,000 copies finding their way into circulation via selected marine factors. In this way over 100,000 copies of your advert will get into the hands of your target audience.

The Solent Guide is also looking for an overall sponsor. The opportunity might suit a marine finance company seeking to reach potential yacht buyers / a brokerage company seeking new customers / a manufacturing company seeking to promote their product or raise their profile. The sponsor would have their branding on the cover and on the bag placed direct onto yachts and a page ( or double page ) of advertising within the publication. This is a tremendous opportunity for someone looking to gain maximum exposure in the marketplace and a long shelf life for their brand message.

Anyone interested in advertising or sponsoring the publication should contact us at 3greenlights.com and we can put you in touch with Hal and his team to see how they can accommodate you in the publication. The Pocket Guide would really suit an overall sponsor with their logo on the front and some copy inside - if you think you fit the bill then we are keen to talk. You can find out more about Island Holiday Media at: