Danger, strong tides, fast moving water and heavy sea

Danger, strong tides, fast moving water and heavy sea

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The Solent is the strait that separates the Isle of Wight from the mainland of England. It is about 20 miles long and varies in width between 2 ¹⁄₂ and 5 mi, although the Hurst Spit which projects 1 ¹⁄₂ mi into the Solent narrows the sea crossing between Hurst Castle and Colwell Bay

Location: Portsmouth