SUNSAIL RACING SERIES: SPRING - Sunsail Regatta
Round 3 - 28th to 29th March 2009

Thrilling round the cans racing in the Solent on board one of our identically matched fleet of Sunfast 37s. Enter just one round or all races in the spring, summer and autumn series.

Per boat package: £710 includes:

• Hire of a Sunfast 37 from 1900 Friday to 1700 Sunday
• Race organisation

Event Coordinator for the Racing Series is Fiona Gill. Click here to email Fiona

CHILLER DAY - Sunsail Regatta
4th April 2009

Blow away those winter blues with some thrilling round the cans racing. Sunsail have our identically matched fleet of Sunfast 37s available for a day’s racing in the Solent. The programme for this event will include up to 3 races* on Saturday followed by a prize-giving in Portsmouth Harbour Yacht Club.

Per boat package: £450 includes:

• Hire of a Sunfast 37 from 1900 Friday to 1700 Saturday
• Supper on Friday evening
• Bacon butties on Saturday morning
• Race organisation

Per person package: £120 includes:

• Individual place** on board a Sunfast 37 from 1900 Friday to 1700 Saturday
• Sunsail skipper
• Supper on Friday evening
• Bacon butties on Saturday morning
• Packed lunch on board
• Race organisation

* Subject to weather conditions
** Please note that accommodation is in shared cabins and you will need to provide your own bed linen

Event Coordinator for the Chiller Day is Fiona Gill. Click here to email Fiona


EASTER RALLY - Sunsail Rally
9th to 13th April 2009

Why not take advantage of the four day Easter break and sail in company around the beautiful Solent? The cruise will take you on a tour of the Solent's most popular destinations of Lymington, Poole Harbour and Cowes, Isle of Wight, the home of international yachting. The trip provides a fantastic opportunity for everyone from budding day skippers to would-be yacht masters. This event is ideal for groups and individuals alike who want to gain experience in the comfort and safety of the Solent.

Per boat package: £975 per yacht includes:

• Hire of a Sunfast 37 for the long weekend

Additional items

• Marina fees or meals are not included in the package price
• Wet weather gear is available to hire at £6.00 per set per day
• Yacht engine hours are payable on your return to and are charged at £6.00 per hour

Per person package £285 per person includes:

• Hire of a Sunfast 37 yacht and skipper for the weekend
• Breakfast and lunch on board yacht each day

Additional items

• Marina fees or evening meals are not included in the package price
• Wet weather gear is available to hire at £6.00 per set per day

Event Coordinator for the Easter Rally is Matt Cook. Click here to email Matt

SPRING SOLENT QUEST - Sunsail Event
18th to19th April 2009

Mastermind for mariners! This fun challenge is an ideal opportunity for fledgling day skippers to take the helm! Teams work against the tides and time to battle it out for points and prizes!

Per boat package: £875 per yacht includes:

• Hire of Sunfast 37 from 1900 Friday to 1700 Sunday
• Overnight marina fees
• Prize giving drinks reception
• Event organisation

Per person package: £195 per person includes:

• Individual place* on board a Sunfast 37 from 1900 Friday to 1700 Sunday
• Sunsail skipper
• Bacon buttes and packed lunch each day
• Overnight marina fees
• Prize giving drinks reception
• Event organisation

* Please note that accommodation is in shared cabins and you will need to provide your own bed linen

Event Coordinator for the Solent Quest is Sue Moss. Click here to email Sue

MANCHES CUP - Open Regatta for Law Firms
15th to 17th MAY 2009

With over 700 lawyers, more than 70-yachts and with almost every top 50 law firm in the UK participating, the Manches Cup is the main social and sporting event for the legal community and is one of the largest sailing events in the yachting calender.

Entry is open to competitors of all levels of experience and to crews from law firms, in-house counsel, barristers’ chambers and suppliers to the legal industry.  The Manches Cup has a comprehensive itinerary, combining a full training and racing program with many social and networking opportunities. 

Entry is open to competitors of all levels of experience and to crews from law firms, in-house counsel, barristers’ chambers and suppliers to the legal industry.

The overall winner from the regatta’s four divisions will be awarded the Manches Cup Championship Trophy, an exquisitely designed and handcrafted trophy from marine sculptor John Mellows.

For further information on the Manches Cup, please contact Fiona Gill. Click here to email Fiona


FRENCH RALLY - Sunsail Rally
22nd to 25th May 2009

This event is aimed at those who want to gain miles in their log book. Approximately a 160 mile round trip to Cherbourg, with the possibility of some night sailing, unlike the passage sails this event allows you to spend some time ashore to allow for some sight seeing or a little shopping!

Per person package: £260 includes:

• Individual place* on board a Sunfast 37 from 1900 Friday to 1700 Monday
• Sunsail skipper
• On board catering pack

* Please note that accommodation is in shared cabins and you will need to provide your own bed linen

*** SPECIAL OFFER – Book 6 people for the price of 5 ***

Event Coordinator for the French Rally is Sam Elger. Click here to email Sam

INDUSTRY SAILING CHALLENGE - Sunsail Regatta
12th to 14th June 2009

Mix business with pleasure and push your company forward. With over 40 teams expected in 2009, the ISC has become one of the world's largest one- design corporate yachting events. This year the ISC returns to Port Solent and crews will take part in a 24 hour challenge race of twice around the Isle of Wight followed by a couple of round the cans races to keep teams in the hunt for the silver wear!

Sponsorship opportunties are available to make the most of your entry into this exciting and prestigeous event!

For further information on the ISC, please click here

Event Coordinator for the Industry Sailing Challenge is Sally Walsh. Click here to email Sally

ROUND THE ISLAND RACE – Open Regatta
19th to 21st June 2009

One of the most exciting and unique events on the annual sailing calendar, with over 1800 yachts and 12,000 sailors, both amateurs and serious, competing against each other.   Sunsail have their matched fleet of 60 Sunfast 37's entered into their own class providing competative match racing at it's very best.  Choose from a full boat package or join a yacht as crew for the experience of a lifetime on this truly unique event!

Click here for further information on the boat package

Click here for further information on the individuals package

Event Coordinator for the Round the Island Race is Sue Moss. Click here to email Sue


SCORCHER DAY - Sunsail Event
27th June 2009

Soak up the summer sun and test your tactics against other teams in the summer scorcher. Spend a day racing round the cans with our competitive fleet.

Per boat package price: £495 includes:

• Hire of a Sunfast 37 from 1900 Friday to 1700 Saturday
• Supper on Friday evening
• Bacon butties on Saturday morning
• Race organisation

 Event Coordinator for the Scorcher is Fiona Gill. Click here to email Fiona

***** NEW FOR 2009 *****

MOTOR TRADE REGATTA - Sunsail Regatta
29th June 2009

Sunsail and Car Dealer Magazine have joined forces to bring you the Motor Trade Regatta. Open to all in the trade, this fantastic event will not only give you the opportunity to mix with your colleagues within the motor industry, but you’ll be participating in exciting matched yacht racing!

Open to experienced and novice crews alike, a professional skipper will be on board to show you the ropes and guide you through a practice session before the racing begins.  With a prize-giving and BBQ, you will finish the day with a flourish and toast your teams’ success!

This is a fantastic way to incentivise your top selling salespeople by rewarding them with a fun and challenging day out on the water while testing your team skills to the limit.

Per boat package: £1,250 + vat and includes:

• Hire of one of our identically matched fleet of Sunfast 37, Sunsail skipper and wet weather gear – max 6 persons on board each yacht
• Tea, coffee and bacon rolls on arrival in the Portsmouth Harbour Yacht Club
• Packed lunch and soft drinks onboard
• BBQ at Portsmouth Harbour Yacht Club
• Committee boat, race officer and race management

Event Coordinator for the Motor Trade Regatta is Sally Walsh. Click here to email Sally

 
***** NEW FOR 2009 *****

Travel Industry Regatta - Sunsail Regatta
Tuesday 30th June 2009

Sunsail and the Travel Trade Gazette have joined forces to bring you the Travel Industry Regatta. Open to all in the trade, this fantastic event will not only give you the opportunity to mix with your colleagues within the travel industry, but you’ll be participating in exciting matched yacht racing!

Open to experienced and novice crews alike, a professional skipper will be on board to show you the ropes and guide you through a practice session before the racing begins.

With a prize-giving, charity raffle, BBQ, hog roast and live band, you will finish the day with a flourish and toast your teams’ success!

A donation of £500 per yacht will be split between the Family Holiday Association and The Elizabeth Foundation

Per boat package: £1595 + vat includes:

• Hire of one of our identically matched fleet of Sunfast 37, Sunsail skipper and wet weather gear – max 6 persons on board each yacht
• Tea, coffee and bacon rolls on arrival in the Portsmouth Harbour Yacht Club
• Packed lunch and soft drinks onboard
• BBQ at Portsmouth Harbour Yacht Club
• Committee boat, race officer and race management
• Donation to the Elizabeth Foundation and Famil Holiday Association

Event Coordinator for the Travel Industry Regatta is Sally Walsh. Click here to email Sally

SUNSAIL RACING SERIES: SUMMER – Sunsail Regatta
Round 4 - 18th to 19th July 2009

Thrilling round the cans racing in the Solent on board one of our identically matched fleet of Sunfast 37s. Enter just one round or all races in the spring, summer and autumn series.

Per boat package: £710 includes:

• Hire of a Sunfast 37 from 1900 Friday to 1700 Sunday
• Race organisation

Event Coordinator for the Racing Series is Fiona Gill.

COWES WEEK – Open Regatta
1st to 7th August 2009

Mix business and pleasure with Sunsail at Cowes Week 2009!

The highlight of many a social calendar, Cowes Week is an amazing event drawing sailors and spectators from far and wide, year after year. If you’ve never experienced the atmosphere or are a well-weathered advocate, make sure you don’t miss out on your yacht charter opportunity to join in the racing or simply watch everyone else do the hard work!

Choose from a range of options including racing for the full week, a one day hospitality charter, a one day racing charter or join an individuals yacht for the experience of a lifetime!!

Click here for more information on the available packages

Event Coordinator for Cowes Week is Sally Walsh. Click here to email Sally


SUNSAIL RACING SERIES: SUMMER – Sunsail Regatta
Round 5 – 22nd to 23rd August 2009

Thrilling round the cans racing in the Solent on board one of our identically matched fleet of Sunfast 37s. Enter just one round or all races in the spring, summer and autumn series.

Per boat package: £710 includes:

• Hire of a Sunfast 37 from 1900 Friday to 1700 Sunday
• Race organisation

Event Coordinator for the Racing Series is Fiona Gill. Click here to email Fiona


FRENCH RALLY - Sunsail Rally
28th to 31st August 2009

This event is aimed at those who want to gain miles in their log book. Approximately a 160 mile round trip to Cherbourg, with the possibility of some night sailing, unlike the passage sails this event allows you to spend some time ashore to allow for some sight seeing or a little shopping!

Per person package: £260 includes:

• Individual place* on board a Sunfast 37 from 1900 Friday to 1700 Monday
• Sunsail skipper
• On board catering pack

* Please note that accommodation is in shared cabins and you will need to provide your own bed linen

*** SPECIAL OFFER – Book 6 people for the price of 5 ***

Event Coordinator for the French Rally is Sam Elger. Click here to email Sam

LITTLE BRITAIN CHALLENGE CUP – Open Regatta
10th to 13th September 2009

Rapidly becoming one of the largest corporate events in the Solent, teams from the Construction Industry compete in aid of the Jubilee Sailing Trust. A prestigious regatta second only to Cowes Week.

Per boat package: £2595 includes:

• Hire of a Sunfast 37 from 1900 hrs on Wednesday to 1700 hrs on Sunday
• Racing premiums
• Yacht engine hours
• VAT
  

Event Coordinator for the Little Britain Challenge Cup is Sue Moss. Click here to email Sue

Equinix Silicon Cup - Open Regatta for the IT Industry
17th - 18th September 2009

The Equinix Silicon Cup is the largest sailing regatta for the IT industry. Join hundreds of industry professionals for the thrill of yacht racing in the Solent, network with contacts at action-packed social events and support worthy causes through entertaining fundraising challenges.

Since the first event in 2000 it has grown to include more than 400 competitors and continues to attract more companies that join those that have taken part regularly over the years. The 2009 event will take place on the 17–18 September in Cowes on the Isle of Wight (England).

Don’t miss a unique event that provides a great opportunity to entertain your customers, reward your employees, meet new contacts and give something back. No previous sailing experience is required - enter your own boat or let the Britannia team set you up with a suitable yacht and a professional crew who will teach you the ropes.

Sailing for a Better Future
Now in its tenth year the Silicon Cup came to life when four senior people in the IT industry decided to combine their passion and their profession to raise meaningful amounts of money for charity - since the first event it has raised over £250,000 for its nominated charities. We would like to say a huge thank you to all of the generous donors, participants and sponsors that have made this possible.

Per boat package costs £4145 + vat and includes:

• Silicon Cup regatta entry fee
• Yacht charter for Thursday 17th and Friday 18th September 2009
• Professional skipper
• Racing packed lunches for both days
• Thursday afternoon tea for all the team
• Gala dinner tickets for all the team on Thursday evening
• Breakfast on Friday morning
• Prize giving on Friday with afternoon tea
• Your company logo on your yacht
• Berthing in Cowes Yacht Haven
• Accommodation on board for a maximum of 6 guests plus skipper

Event Coordinator for the Equinix Silicon Cup is Fiona Gill. Click here to email Fiona

AUTUMN SOLENT QUEST – Sunsail Regatta
3rd to 4th October 2009

Mastermind for mariners! This fun challenge is an ideal opportunity for fledgling day skippers to take the helm! Teams work against the tides and time to battle it out for points and prizes!

Per boat package: £875 per yacht includes:

• Hire of Sunfast 37 from 1900 Friday to 1700 Sunday
• Overnight marina fees
• Prize giving drinks reception
• Event organisation

Per person package: £195 per person includes:

• Individual place* on board a Sunfast 37 from 1900 Friday to 1700 Sunday
• Sunsail skipper
• Bacon buttes and packed lunch each day
• Overnight marina fees
• Prize giving drinks reception
• Event organisation

* Please note that accommodation is in shared cabins and you will need to provide your own bed linen

Event Coordinator for the Solent Quest is Sue Moss. Click here to email Sue


SUNSAIL RACING SERIES: AUTUMN - Sunsail Regatta
Round 6 – 26th to 27th September 2009
Round 7 - 10th to 11th October 2009
Round 8 – 24th to 25th October 2009

Thrilling round the cans racing in the Solent on board one of our identically matched fleet of Sunfast 37s. Enter just one round or all races in the spring, summer and autumn series.

Per boat package: £710 includes:

• Hire of a Sunfast 37 from 1900 Friday to 1700 Sunday
• Race organisation

Event Coordinator for the Racing Series is Fiona Gill. Click here to email Fiona

SUNSAIL RACING SERIES: THE FINAL - Sunsail Regatta
7th November 2009

One day racing for the winners of this year's rounds