Charter boat operators
These vessels run charter boat tours to the wind farm site for divers, fishermen and wind farm tours. They are presented in alphabetical order.
Brighton Diver
Vessel: Brighton Diver IV – 12m ultra stable 1300HP Catapult catamaran, wheelchair access
Services: Rampion wind farm tours, Diving & fishing charters for groups and individuals. Home Port Brighton / Diving Sussex from Brighton & Eastbourne.
Contact: Paul Dyer
Phone: + 44 7901822375
License: License MCA Cat2 60 miles / Skipper / Owner Paul Dyer – Yacht Master Offshore commercially endorsed.
Dive Qualification: BSAC Advanced, PADI Rescue, TDI NITROX / TRIMIX
Crew: James Hawks (second skipper and host)
Email: paul@brightondiver.com
Channel Diver
Vessel: Channel Diver – 11 metre cat with disabled & wheelchair access to the boat
Services: Diving charters for groups and individuals from novice to technical. Home Port Brighton / Diving Sussex from Brighton & Eastbourne.
Contact: Steve Johnson
Phone: +44 7970 674799
License: Channel Diver Boat License MCA Cat2 (60 miles) / Owner / Skipper – Yacht Master Offshore commercially endorsed.
Dive Qualification: BSAC Advanced, PADI Advanced, TDI NITROX / TRIMIX / CCR
Crew: Caroline Savage (second skipper and host)
Email: steve@channeldiving.com
Defiance
Vessel: Defiance – Aquastar 33 with dive lift and kitting up bench
Services: Diving charters for groups and individuals from novice to advanced. Home Port Brighton / Diving Sussex from Brighton & Eastbourne
Contact: Paul Jackman
Phone: +44 7711 325986
License: Boat license Category 2 (60 Miles)
Dive Qualification: Advanced Instructor, Mixed Gas Rebreather Diver.
Crew: PADI Assistant Instructor
Email: brightonboat@btinternet.com
Ross Boats
Vessel: Adept – 33′ Catamaran
Services: Pleasure trips out of Brighton Marina
Contact: David Ross
Phone: + 44 7836262717
License: MCA Boatmasters and RYA Licenses to carry passengers
Crew: Skippers Martin Little and Oliver Ross
Email: Rossboats21@gmail.com
The Kraken
Vessel: 31ft Catamaran
Services: Two hour trips from Brighton Marina
Contact: Greg Bishop
Phone: 07984764550
License: Fully safety coded by YDSA for 12 passengers (up to 20 miles offshore)
Crew: Greg Bishop
Email: info@thekrakencharters.co.uk
Sussex Dolphin Project
Sussex Dolphin Project run Wind Farm & Wildlife trips from May to September.
These trips are run in partnership with Sussex Boat Trips and leave from the West Quay in Newhaven.
For available dates and to book: https://sussexdolphinproject.org/wind-farm-and-wildlife-cruises/
Sussex Dolphin Project also run private charter trips, for more information email: info@sussexdolphinproject.org
All profits from these trips goes into Sussex Dolphin Project’s work researching and protecting the dolphins and porpoise off the Sussex Coast.
