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Clipper Industry Sailing Series Cup
Nothing creates competitive spirit more than the opportunity to race colleagues from across an industry sector.
The Dubois Clipper Industry Sailing Series will be raced on the fleet of ten new 68 foot round the world racing yachts, overseen by professional circumnavigator skippers. Competing teams are guaranteed a globally unique sailing experience, highly competitive racing and a natural hospitality environment through which to conduct business.
We invite you to take on the companies in your sector. Win and you have the chance to compete in the 2009 Clipper Industry Series final against the winners of the other Industry Cup events.
2009 Clipper Industry Sailing Series Dates
- 20 May Greening Clipper Challenge (Cards & Payments Sector)
- 21-22 May Mobile Communications Cup
- 2 May Mace Clipper Challenge (Construction Sector)
- 19-21 June JP Morgan Round the Island Race
- 9 July Hedge Funds Cup
- 16 July Mercedes Clipper Challenge (Automobile Sector)
- 17 July Smith & Williamson Cup (Accountancy Sector)
- 25-26 July Clipper City Challenge (Banking & Finance Sector)
- 1-8 August Cowes Week
- 10-15 August Rolex Fastnet Race
April August Bespoke events Clipper fleets are available for charter.
Itinerary for the day
- 09.00hrs Guests arrive at the Clipper Hospitality Suite in Royal Clarence breakfast.
- Following a briefing on the day and the race rules, and met fellow crew mates and skippers, guests will join the fleet.
- 09.30hrs On board the yacht, your Skipper will give a full safety brief and introduction to your yacht.
- 09.45hrs Slip lines and head out into the Solent for tack, gybe and race training.
- 12.00hrs Racing lunch served onboard.
- 13.00hrs Racing commences(3 races - wind dependent)
- 16.30hrs Arrive along side at Royal Clarence Marina.
- 17.30hrs Step onboard the Hatherleigh, the spectacular hospitality vessel, for buffet, drinks and prize giving and to network with other industry teams.
YACHTS ARE CODED FOR
- Up to twelve guests on each yacht
- Personal accident insurance cover
- Full compliance to Marine Coastguard Agency's Code of Practice
The Final
The winning crews from each of the Cup Regattas will have an opportunity to compete for a podium place in the Clipper Industry Series final to be held in October.
12 guests per yacht- £POA + VAT per yacht plus £1000 + VAT to the event charity
Team entry includes
- Charter of the yacht for the duration of The Cup
- Skipper and 2 mates
- Wet weather gear and safety equipment
- All mooring fees and race entry fees
- Breakfast, lunch and tea
- Cup prize-giving drinks and buffet reception
- Full race programme, with professional race management
Optional Extras
- Yacht Branding
- Spectator RIB
- Branded Clothing
- Photographer
- Luxury launch
- Helicopter transfers
Location: Solent
Super Boat Options
- Sunseeker Portofino
- Sunseeker Predator
- Sunseeker Yacht
- Sunseeker Manhattan
- Muse Motor Cruiser Charter
Hospitality Events
Alternative Watersports
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Executive Charter Services
Bespoke charter service available. Please view executive yacht charter for a full appraisal of the service.