Duke of York’s Diamond Cup
12th – 14th June 2005
As The Duke of York's Diamond Cup enters its 5th  year, the 2005 regatta looks set for further growth and even more success. It is a unique opportunity for the novice or experienced sailor to take part in a series of exhilarating races in the Solent. Bring clients, staff or friends for a fun but challenging two days with the added benefit of developing team spirit. The event is organised in aid of the Outward Bound Trust, an educational charity that inspires young people to fulfil their potential through challenging outdoor experiences, raising self-esteem and preparing them to face the future. Charitable donations support youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds for whom this experience is truly life changing.
Invest in your company's future - Develop your team: Sailing develops effective teamwork, communication and decision making - this makes it one of the best teambuilding exercises available. Competing in the Duke of York's Diamond Cup your team will be learning practical skills that they will be able to apply in the workplace. Itinerary for Event: Sunday 12th June, evening Ø        Early evening arrival at Port Hamble Marina Ø        Welcome aboard and introduction to your skipper Ø        Safety briefing Ø        Meet your fellow competitors over a barbecue at the Royal Southern Yacht Club   Monday 13th June Ø        Early breakfast Ø        Sail training practice Ø        First day of racing in the Solent Ø        Berth at Cowes Yacht Haven and the UK's premier yachting venue Ø        Black tie dinner at the prestigious Royal London Yacht Club Ø        A nightcap back onboard (for the night owls) Tuesday 14th June Ø        Breakfast Ø        The final series of races Ø        Late afternoon prize-giving tea at the Royal Southern yacht Club Ø        Depart for home exhilarated in the knowledge that your participation has helped hundreds of disadvantaged young people to attend an Outward Bound course where they will discover their own potential.   Prices: The Entry Fee is £5,000 (No VAT) per team of 6 people or £850 (No VAT) per individual. The team fee includes a direct donation of £2,000 to The Outward Bound Trust. The entry fee includes: Ø        Charter of Bavaria 37 - six berths Ø        Professional skipper Ø        Full training and sailing practice Ø        2 days racing Ø        Wet weather clothing and full safety equipment Ø        BBQ at the Royal Southern Yacht Club Ø        Black tie dinner at the Royal London Yacht Club Ø        Guests speaker Ø        Prize giving at the Royal Southern Yacht Club Ø        Hot breakfasts and packed lunches Ø        Drinks and snacks Ø        Team shirts Ø        Team photographs Ø        Corporate branding by arrangement Past Participants for this event include: Arla Foods Plc, Ashleybank Investments Ltd, Brindley Lift Truck Services, Brunel Training Group Ltd, Classic Motor Cars Ltd, Easynet Group Plc, Hill McGlynn & Associates, Ideal Hardware Plc, Investec Private Bank, Sherwood Motor Holdings Ltd, Tesco Plc, UBS Warburg, Union Truck Ltd.
Yachts & Power:
For this event all entries will be Bavaria 37 yachts, so please contact 1st Charters to book yours. See Yachts & Power for some Bavaria details.   All the yachts we use are insured and coded as necessary. 1st Charters can assure that the skippers we use are all RYA Yachtmasters with commercial endorsement, and they will give priority to the safety of you and your guests and the yacht at all times.   How to Book: So contact 1st Charters to discuss your entry in Duke of York’s Diamond Cup’s fifth year and join the list above.