How about a bit of competition, banter and a truly exciting experience this summer? One of the highlights of my working year was the yacht event – hosted by Rampage Events – on the waters of the Solent. Around 50 business people attended each year – for over 10 years in succession – and without exception had the most amazing time and experienced yacht racing with one of the leading event teams in the UK.
This year my good chum Mike Rimmer is hosting the event on July 6th and all those who fancy a real challenge should contact him now and ask for details. I’m told it is now bigger and better.
Here’s a short insight into the mechanics of the event and what you can look forward to.
Click to Enlarge
THE 2010 COMMERCE CUP
Based from a stylish marquee at the RAFYC in easily accessible Hamble, the Commerce Cup will see crews sailing, selling, entertaining, building and expanding relationships old and new, inside and outside your company.
Boats will be available for individual entries with a corporate sponsor. Within the event, competition will be via 3 races for the overall COMMERCE CUP and for individual challenge trophies supported by companies hosting their own mini event within the Cup. In the past these races within the main Regatta have been used for Incentives, Manufacturer and Partner Challenges.
As a self contained universe with no outside distractions and a simple common goal (beating the competition), the yacht is a perfect team building arena. Since there is little that can be achieved by individuals the crew must work together, communicate and plan, face to face – the very skills required by business today but made difficult by the isolation of electronic communication!
There is possibly no better forum than the COMMERCE CUP for Meeting, Competing and Developing Business…..
Click to Enlarge
THE PROGRAMME
08.00 Register at the RAFYC, Rope Walk
Hamble, with Breakfast available in the Intel-Sail Marquee. Meet your fellow crew and race winning skipper! Enjoy the Sea Shanties and get your Crew Kit Bag!
- 09.00 Welcome and Racing Rules Briefing…
- 11.00 The Committee Boat is ready, the course is set, the racing is on!
- 13.00 Lunch on board
- 14.00 5 minute gun for the afternoons races
- 16.45 Yachts return to Hamble.
- 17.30 The Bar is Open! – networking time
- 18.30 Pig Roast in the Marquee for all crews (and the bar remains open…)
- 20.30 Crew Photos from the day for each boat, followed by Prize Giving for Winners and Misdemeanour
Click to Enlarge
ENTRIES INCLUDE
- 40.7 Yacht with your branding
- Skipper
- Entry & Organisation
- Breakfast
- Lunch (on board)
- BBQ
- Crew photos
- Open Bar
- Event Clothing
- Table in Regatta Marquee with your branding
Fancy it?
Click to Enlarge
To reserve your place:
CALL: 01488 669820
If you do wish to try it just tell Mike I sent you 
Neil Smith
neil@cambridgegraphics.co.uk