". We'd like to spend some time after that sailing. Suggestions?

Dick, the autumn will be a good time as the season is getting quiet, if you
don't want to do extended sailing a good spot is around the 'Solent'
Charter from Poole, Lymington, Southampton Portsmouth. There's lots of
interesting places and you are in moderatly shelter waters. Start at
www.YBW.com or Google charterers.