27 March 2007
27th March 07
How The Event Works
The International Media Cup takes place in the Solent, aboard high performance Beneteau First 40.7 yachts. All teams will race on the same type of yacht with professional skipper and 1st mate and a professional race officer organsing a series of short, exciting races.
International Media Cup Package
The International Media Cup is available at the highly competitive cost of £3,995 + VAT and includes the following:
• Charter a Beneteau 40.7 yacht for up to 10 guests/crew members for the weekend of 30th June - 1st July 2007
• Accommodation onboard the yacht for 6-8 guests at no additional cost for the weekend of 30th June - 1st July 2007.
• A professional skipper and 1st mate to train and guide your team.
• Your company logo prominently displayed on the yacht.
• IMC Dinner and Prize Giving at an exclusive Yacht Club.
• All moorings in Hamble and Cowes
• Professional Race Officer and full regatta support
• Racing lunches onboard
Benefits of participating in an industry regatta
Whether it is a staff reward, a teambuilding activity, or alternatively a wonderful client hospitality day, this is an excellent opportunity for forging a greater camaraderie between staff members and/or clients. To become part of a team that develops collectively in spirit and skill.
Providing all the necessary race training
With professional skippers and deck hands on board, an initial period is set aside for the yacht familiarisation and safety procedures. During the preliminary race training session you will practice and learn all aspects of performance sailing, race tactics and boat ‘set up’ to ensure a memorable sail.
Itinerary
International Media Cup Grand Final [30th June - 1st July 2007]
Guests may register early and arrive on the Friday night at no additional cost.
Saturday 30th June
0800 Guests arrive for registration and introduction to skipper
0900 Skipper’s briefing
0930 Safety briefings
1000 Teams depart marina for short practice period
1130 Practice Race
1230 Lunch
1300 International Media Cup Race 1
1430 International Media Cup Race 2
1545 International Media Cup Race 3
1700 Teams proceed to marina
1730 Guests check in to hotels
1900 Pimms reception
2000 International Dinner is served
2130 Prize giving
Late bar and guests retire at leisure and then depart at leisure the following morning.
Sunday 1st July
Competitors have the sole use of their yacht for a cruising day at their leisure on the Sunday until 4pm. A passage race to Hamble will be organised for those who wish to take part in some additional racing.
Contact
The contact point for the International Media Cup is:
Jess Lang
Britannia Corporate Events
Britannia House
Port Hamble Marina
Hamble
Southampton
Hampshire SO31 4QD
T: 02380 458 005
E: [email protected]