Regattas & Racing
Regattas & Racing:
There is no better way to entertain your colleagues and customers than by participating in a regatta albeit racing or taking in the excitement of spectating. The environment is thrilling, sociable and gives you the opportunity to be a host at the level you desire.
Opportunities:
The Solent offers all sorts of different events that are ideal for a variety of occasions. Some events are more demanding than others; please select the options below for further information or alternatively contact 1st Charters directly.   Ø        Industry & Charity Events – ideal for customer relationship & team building Ø        Rolex Fastnet – for the adventurers, ideal branding opportunity Ø        Round the Island – a must do, be one yacht of a total 2500 Ø        Scandia Life Cowes Week – the infamous international race week
Duration:
The events above are ideal for 1-7 day corporate hospitality packages, with exception of the Fastnet which demands that the crew attain certain mileage and experience prior to the actual event.
Location:
Predominantly the events are in the Solent area which is an added bonus as the Portsmouth & Southampton areas are easily accessible by road, car and train. We can start your event in the majority of the marinas in the Solent. Popular marinas are in Hamble, Gosport, Cowes and Southampton.
Packages:
By viewing the various event options you will see that there are different packages available. Please note that all of them can be further tailored to meet your needs. 1st Charters will take on the whole project and ensure that the event runs smoothly and results in happy memories.
Key Participants:
Companies have seen that sailing offers them a chance to entertain customers and get their company name and logo seen in public. There are different companies that sponsor the various events, giving them further publicity.
Event Extras:
In order to enhance your event 1st Charters can organise additional extras. These include:   Ø        Private event dinners, hospitality receptions and special catering requirements Ø        Charter a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) to support you through your event and let your guests have an exhilarating ride. Ø        Onshore Accommodation Ø        Corporate Gifts, including branded clothing Ø        Memorable photos of the day   See the Event Extras page for further information or contact 1st Charters to discuss.
Benefits:
With participation at these various events companies can also take advantage of the marketing opportunities. Boats are ideal for branding, as are the crew when kitted in branded clothing on and off the water.   Take advantage of: Ø        Branding opportunities to get your company name seen Ø        Networking with colleagues and customers Ø        Use the event as a thank you to customers and colleagues by organising it as a Team Building opportunity.
Yachts & Power:
Whether you are yacht racing, spectating or cruising in a yacht or power boat 1st Charters can organise something suitable.   We work with a vast array of different owners in order to give you the best choice. Whether you want a racing machine or a racer/cruiser it is no problem. Please click here for information on some boats on offer.   All the yachts we use are insured and coded as necessary. 1st Charters can assure you hat the skippers we use are all RYA Yachtmasters with commercial endorsement, and they will give priority to the safety of you, your guests and the yacht at all times.
How to Book:
Contact 1st Charters to discuss any of the events.   We look forward to hearing from you.
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