The next event will be in 2006; the new details will be updated as soon as we receive them.   Furniture Industry Sailing Challenge
14th – 15th May 2005
Did you miss out on the 2004 Furniture Industry Sailing Challenge (FISC) then here is your chance to join them for 2005. The next event promises to be bigger and better, with several teams already having reserved their entry.   The regatta is open to entries from any company involved in the furniture industry including: retailers, manufacturers, importers, finance companies, logistics and other suppliers to the sector.   FISC 2005 is sponsored by Furniture News Magazine and Furniture Production Magazine and all those teams competing will receive editorial coverage in the high quality, comprehensive pre-and-post-event coverage in the magazines.   FISC will once again be supporting the Furnishing Trades Benevolent Association as its official charity in 2005. A donation will be made to the FTBA for every person that participates in the regatta.
Itinerary for Event: Friday 13th May 16.00 Regatta desk opens in the Britannia offices, Port Hamble Marina, for early registrations. 17.00-19.00 Guests arrive in Hamble for yacht handover and introductions to regatta team and skippers. 19.30 Informal social gathering in local Hamble venue. Saturday 14 May 08.00 Regatta desk opens for all remaining teams. 09.00 Skippers' briefing. 10.00 Sail training for crews. 12noon Lunch onboard yachts. 12.30 FISC 2005 Race One begins, under instruction from the race committee. 14.30 FISC 2005 Race Two begins, under instruction from the race committee. 16.30 Yachts proceed to Cowes Yacht Haven. 17.00-19.00 Free time. Full shower facilities are available in the Cowes Yacht Haven. 19.00 Yacht club opens for pre-dinner drinks. 20.00 FISC Regatta Dinner is served. Midnight FISC Regatta Dinner ends. Sunday 15 May 08.00 Regatta desk opens and breakfast is served. 09.00 Yachts depart to prepare for final race. 10.00 FISC 2005 Race Three (Final Race) begins, under instruction from the race committee. 12.30 Yachts return to Port Hamble Marina Prices: The cost to enter FISC 2005 starts from £299 + VAT per person. This price includes:   Ø        Charter of yacht Ø        Professional skipper Ø        Full training and race itinerary Ø        Racing lunch on 14th May Ø        Regatta dinner on 14th May Ø        All moorings fees and fuel costs Ø        Prize giving There is an additional £10 per person voluntary donation to the FTBA. An additional chance for you to donate to a good cause.
Yachts & Power:
The yachts available vary, so please contact 1st Charters to discuss the options. We can source the most appropriate yacht to meet your needs. See Yachts & Power for some details.   All the yachts we use are insured and if necessary, coded for racing. 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: Contact 1st Charters to discuss your entry in the FISC 2005 and make it an event to remember.