JP Morgan Round the Island Race : 22nd – 24th June 2008
With over 1,500 yachts competing (that's more than 10,000 sailors), the annual one day Round the Island Race is the yachting world's equivalent of the London Marathon.
First raced in 1931, yachts still compete for the Round the Island Race Gold Roman Bowl, the legendary trophy presented by the race's founder Cyril Windeler. Little did he realise what he was starting and today, a huge variety of yachts take part, from maxi-sleds and high performance multi-hulls to small coastal cruisers and sedate old timers. The Round the Island Race is a multitude of races within a race!
No prior experience is required for the Round the Island Race, as our professional crew are excellent tutors in both the techniques and enjoyment of sailing.
Aquasports-Yachting will take care of all your requirements and ensure that your race weekend runs as smoothly as possible. We also offer full corporate branding packages for both the yacht and the crew.
We offer you the opportunity to compete in the Round the Island Race aboard on our brand new Beneteau 40.7 race yacht, “Rocket Dog”.
Prices and Itinerary
Our Round the Island packages start from £4,495 + VAT for the charter of a Beneteau 40.7.
Britannia RTIR Packages Typically Include the Following:
- Berth on Rocket Dog from 0900 on Friday 27th June until 1300 on Sunday 29th June
- Professional skipper and mate onboard the yacht
- Racing sails and spinnakers
- Race entry fee
- Moorings in Cowes
- Accommodation on board throughout the weekend
- Racing lunch on both the practice day and race day
- Wet weather gear
- Access to the JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race Village
- Full event management and logistical support from our bases in Hamble and Cowes
Typical Itinerary
Friday 27th June
0900 Join your boat for a comprehensive safety and boat brief and introduction to your professional crew. Then get out on the water and training begins.
1700 After training day, moor yacht in Cowes and debrief and preparation of boat for racing tomorrow. Crew departs for showers and dinner ashore.
Visit the JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race Village, with bar and live music.
Saturday 28th June
0530 Crew rise and eat breakfast. Your yacht departs the marina for race start.
0600 Race start (weather dependent - approximate time).
1500 Race finish (weather dependent - approximate time).
1800 Once boat is packed away it's time to go and party in the Race Village, or elsewhere in Cowes!
Sunday 29th June
1000 Depart for a leisurely sail home. Arrive back at marina and depart for home after a great weekend of sailing and racing! |
