Hampshire’s Solent is a great centre for yachting and is renowned as one of the most expensive waters to cross by ferry in the world.[citation needed] It is sheltered by the Isle of Wight and has a very complex tidal pattern, which has greatly benefited Southampton’s success as a port. Portsmouth lies on its shores. Spithead, an area off Gilkicker Point near Gosport, is renowned as the place where the Royal Navy is reviewed by the monarch of the day.
