27 March 2007

Ellen MacArthur Trust announced as official charity of The International Media Cup

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]