The Solent is a stretch of sea separating the Isle of Wight from the mainland of Great Britain. It is a great centre for yachting and is renowned as one of the most expensive waters to cross by ferry in the world. It is greatly sheltered by the island, and has a very complex tidal pattern. The cities of Portsmouth and Southampton nestle on its shores.
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... the census of 2000, there are 3,587 people, 1,445 households, and 881 families residing in the town. The population density is 248.2/km² (643.1/mi²). There are ...