British Polo Day Nihiwatu 2016

N I H I WAT U 2016 # BRITISH P OLODAY

NIHIWATU 2016 Presented by

For the benefit of

4

Lifelong Dedication Years of Experience Constant Strategic Thinking

One MOMent tO Win

With RJI Your Every Move Is Always Your Best.

RJI Capital is a wholly owned subsidiary of Magellan Investment Holdings, Limited, an investment holding company with investments in energy and natural resources, aerospace and defence, real estate and technology.

It is a diversified enterprise with a premium track record in new market entry and international transactions.

Wherever you are in the world, contact RJI Capital today for bespoke strategic advice and visit our website at www.rjicapital.com. All our work is underpinned by customised intelligence provided by our sister company Arcanum www.arcanumglobal.com.

Masters of the GaMe RJI Capital – The Proud Sponsor of British Polo Day

Dubai

|

Hong Kong

|

London

|

New York

|

Washington DC

|

Zurich

A Magellan Company

6

W EL CO M E

NOTE Welcome to British Polo Day Nihiwatu 2016.

The British Polo Day global platform has seen us celebrating British Luxury Heritage in some fantastic locations. Gala dinners on the Great Wall of China, Fashion Shows in Indian Palaces and excursions into the Atlas mountains that surround Marrakech to name but a few. All this while raising money for good causes around the world to leave a legacy far beyond what we thought was possible when we began this adventure.

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the second British Polo Day Nihiwatu, British Polo Day and Nihiwatu embody the same principles of pairing unique and exceptional experiences with a considered and long-term approach to philanthropy. The work that has been undertaken on this beautiful island will have a positive effect on the communities you will meet here for many generations to come and is an achievement that the team at Nihiwatu and The Sumba Foundation should be very proud of.

While you are here make sure you make the most of the incredible experiences that Nihiwatu and the surrounding areas have to offer.

Ride one of Sumba’s famous horses along the beach at sunset, spot amazing ocean wildlife while snorkeling or hike to one of the private spa locations dotted along the nearby coastline.

As always we are hugely appreciative of our partners for their support and our generous hosts Christopher Burch and James McBride. We also thank you all for coming, the British Polo Day Community continues to thrive and it is good to see so many familiar faces from all over the world come together to this amazing place.

We hope you have a great week!

The British Polo Day Committee

MAGIC MOMENTS

THERE IS ONLY ONE HARRODS AMR APALI CAR TIER DE BEER S

BOG HOS S IA N

BOODL ES

CHANEL F IN E JEW EL L ER Y DIOR F IN E JEW EL L ER Y

HARR Y W IN S T ON

BOUC HER ON C HA U M ET

F A BER G É

G A R R ARD

L OR R A IN E S C HW A R T Z

THEO FEN N EL L

T IF FA N Y & C O.

The Fine Jewellery Room, Ground Floor

BUCCE LLATI

CH OPARD

GLE NN SPI RO

MI KI MOTO

PI AGE T

VA N C LE E F & ARP E LS

+44 (0)20 7730 1234

BVLGARI

D AVI D MORRI S

harrods.com

GRAFF

10

W E LCO M E N O T E “NIHIWATU, #1 HOTEL IN THE WORLD AS VOTED BY TRAVEL & LEISURE MAGAZINE” Welcome to the Edge of Wildness on Sumba Island, one of 17,500 islands in the Indonesian Archipelago. You are in for an amazing experience. The excellence that BPD delivers using Nihiwatu as a canvas, will be life changing.

We are honored to be hosting the first BPD in Indonesia. Sumba is one of the last surviving megalithic cultures on the planet. Its untouched landscape, ancient grass roofed villages and smiling inhabitants will steal your heart.

Sumba is an island of great tribal horsemen, and their fast, durable horses.

Sumba’s extensive grasslands make it one of Indonesia’s leading horsebreeding islands. Horses were introduced as far back as the 8th century by the Chinese and later Arabs. They traded their Mongolian and Arabian ponies for the island’s Sandalwood. Relied upon for the necessities of daily life, horses remain a symbol of wealth and status, and can still win a bride.

These naturally hardy and athletic “Sandalwood Ponies” play centre stage to Sumba’s most important sports and rituals; such as racing and the native Pasola.

Polo is virtually unheard of here in Sumba, but its ancient equestrian competition “The Pasola” may bear some primitive resemblances. The term Pasola is derived from the words Pa, which means ‘game’, and Sola or Hola, meaning spear or stick. The Pasola is a pre-harvest fertility ritual, divided into two teams representing opposing clans, whereby mounted riders attempt to dismount each other using their spears.

The Nihiwatu BPD event is set to delight you in the most extraordinary ways, where cultures far apart come together with the mutual appreciation of great horsemanship.

Our sincere thanks go to the partners who have enabled this event to take place in such a remote part of the world and our sponsors who have given generously to ensure these next days are not only filled with adventure, culture, and bliss but also plenty of bubbles. Only here does Polo meets Pasola!

Enjoy the ride, Christopher Burch Founder & CEO, Burch Creative Capital and Owner, Nihiwatu James McBride Managing Partner, Nihiwatu

12

Enjoy Royal Salute Responsibly

14

TIMETABLE T UE SDAY 8 T H MORNING Guest arrival to Sumba Island Free time to explore

AFTERNOON Guest arrival to Sumba Island Free time to explore

EVENING 5pm Sundowners at Boathouse Dinner at Ombak

16

TIMETABLE WE DNESDAY 9 TH MORNING 7am Morning Yoga at the Yoga Pavliion Sunrise breakfast at Ombak

AFTERNOON Lunch at Nio Beach Bar Rice Island Hike Descend on a breathtaking valley of cascading rice paddy fields whilst exploring the island.

EVENING Welcome Drinks & Supper at Ombak with The Sumba Foundation Film.

18

TIMETABLE T H URS DAY 10 T H MORNING 7am Morning Yoga at the Yoga Pavliion Sunrise breakfast at Ombak

AFTERNOON Lunch at Nio Beach Bar Nihioka Spa Safari An adventure across Sumba’s dramatic west cost. A 90 minute trek (or arranged drive along the scenic route). Spa therapists are also on stand by for full body massages.

EVENING 5pm Sundowners at Boathouse White Party at Nio Beach Bar, ‘Britain meets Sumba’ with horse races

20

TIMETABLE F RIDAY 1 1 TH MORNING 7am Morning Yoga at the Yoga Pavliion Sunrise breakfast at Ombak

AFTERNOON Lunch at Nio Beach Bar Blue Waterfall The Trip includes a 90-minute hike descending through the national park, to the magnificent blue lagoon at the base of the waterfall.

EVENING 5pm Sundowners at Boathouse Drinks & CanapĂŠs at Puncak Hosted By James Mcbride, followed by Evening Games at Menara.

22

TIMETABLE SAT URDAY 12 T H MORNING 7am Morning Yoga at the Yoga Pavliion Sunrise breakfast at Ombak

AFTERNOON British Polo Day Nihiwatu Official Sumba welcome ceremony followed by polo and Sumba horse races.

EVENING After Party in Ombak Ombak (meaning wave) is the hub of social activity, while still keeping your toes in the sand even at whilst sat at dinner.

24

TIMETABLE S UNDAY 1 3 TH MORNING Nihioka Brunch High above the beach, the treehouse platform that is home to Nihioka offers a brunch encounter like none other before it.

AFTERNOON Guest Departures

26

TIMETABLE LEISURE TIME EXPERIENCES

SUP – Stand up paddle boarding is the perfect opportunity to explore this surfers paradise from a softer pace Surfing – Nihiwatu has achieved cult status for surfing with our guests worldwide. The Watermen can work with guests of all levels of experience Diving – Investigate the island’s darker side by diving down into one of the most unique and dynamic reefs Indonesia has to offer Spa Treatments – Using local and natural ingredients, all types of treatments are available in multiple locations of Nihiwatu.

Fishing – Venture into the remote waters and you might be in for a chance of catching a big eye tuna, mahi mahi or perhaps even a shark.

Rice Island Hike – Descend on a breathtaking valley of cascading rice paddy fields whilst exploring the island.

Sunrise/sunset Horseback ride – Head down to the stables as the sun rises or sets for a magical stroll along Nihiwatu’s private beach, any horse enthusiasts dream.

28

P O LO’S O RIG INAL SUPP O RT ER S , A N D M A S T E R S I N O U R F I E L D S I N C E 174 9 .

See all the leading events we’re sponsoring this season.

Justerinis.com/polo-tour

䄀 氀攀愀搀椀渀最 氀愀眀 ǻ爀洀 挀漀洀戀椀渀椀渀最 猀瀀攀挀椀愀氀椀猀琀 戀甀猀椀渀攀猀猀 氀愀眀 愀渀搀 瀀爀椀瘀愀琀攀 眀攀愀氀琀栀 愀搀瘀椀挀攀 椀渀琀攀爀渀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀氀礀⸀ 挀栀愀爀氀攀猀爀甀猀猀攀氀氀猀瀀攀攀挀栀氀礀猀⸀挀漀洀

䠀攀愀搀焀甀愀爀琀攀爀攀搀 椀渀 䰀漀渀搀漀渀Ⰰ 眀椀琀栀 漀ϻ挀攀猀 椀渀 琀栀攀 唀䬀Ⰰ 䔀甀爀漀瀀攀 愀渀搀 琀栀攀 䴀椀搀搀氀攀 䔀愀猀琀Ⰰ 漀甀爀 愀椀洀 椀猀 琀漀 戀攀 琀栀攀 氀攀愀搀椀渀最 䔀渀最氀椀猀栀 氀愀眀 ǻ爀洀 挀漀洀戀椀渀椀渀最 猀瀀攀挀椀愀氀椀猀琀 戀甀猀椀渀攀猀猀 氀愀眀 愀渀搀 瀀爀椀瘀愀琀攀 眀攀愀氀琀栀 愀搀瘀椀挀攀 椀渀琀攀爀渀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀氀礀⸀ 圀攀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 琀爀愀渀猀愀挀琀椀漀渀愀氀Ⰰ 爀攀最甀氀愀琀漀爀礀Ⰰ 愀搀瘀椀猀漀爀礀 愀渀搀 氀椀琀椀最愀琀椀漀渀 ☀ 搀椀猀瀀甀琀攀 爀攀猀漀氀甀琀椀漀渀 猀攀爀瘀椀挀攀猀 琀漀 洀愀樀漀爀 洀愀樀漀爀 挀漀爀瀀漀爀愀琀攀猀Ⰰ 瀀爀椀瘀愀琀攀氀礀 漀眀渀攀搀 戀甀猀椀渀攀猀猀攀猀 愀渀搀 椀渀搀椀瘀椀搀甀愀氀猀⸀ 吀漀 最攀琀 椀渀 琀漀甀挀栀Ⰰ 瀀氀攀愀猀攀 挀漀渀琀愀挀琀 䔀搀眀愀爀搀 䌀爀愀椀最 倀愀爀琀渀攀爀 攀搀眀愀爀搀⸀挀爀愀椀最䀀挀爀猀戀氀愀眀⸀挀漀洀 簀 ⬀㐀㐀 ⠀ ⤀㈀ 㜀㈀ ㌀ 㔀 ㄀㠀

32

RULES OF PO L O 1

The green player has the line, and at fair speed the white player would be crossing the line without a sufficient safety margin, resulting in a penalty against white.

3

When travelling in the same direction the white player may draw level with green player and then force him across the line and take possession of the ball without committing a dangerous foul.

5

Two players riding for a ball from opposite directions in the open must both give way to the left and take the ball on their right or offside.

2

Even at a far lesser angle the white player would still be crossing the line if he continues in that direction, and committing a dangerous foul.

4

The white player may move in parallel with the line and play a shot providing he can do so without interfering with the green player’s mount or causing him to check back. If white would cross the line to the dotted position it would be a foul.

6

When two players are approaching a ball in the open from different directions, the player (white), with the line of the ball on his offside, right hand side, has right of way.

LG Smart Garden, Silver-Gilt Medal Winner, RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016

Based in London, Randle Siddeley design gardens for the world’s most exclusive addresses.

Proud partners of British Polo Day. www.randlesiddeley.co.uk

#TaylorMorrisExplorer

www.taylormorriseyewear.com

36

TROPHIES & PRIZES THE RJI CAPITAL PASOLA PLATE

British Exiles vs

Nihiwatu Polo Team vs

Rest of The World Presented by James McBride The Royal Salute “Most Valuable Player” Presented by Torquhil Ian Campbell, 13th Duke of Argyll

www.britishsilverware.co.uk

ALICE MADE THIS REFINING INDUSTRY www.alicemadethis.com @alicemadethis

40

BRITISH EXILES TEAM INFORMATION

TEAM CREST

SHIRT

SPONSOR

The Bentley British Exiles team has been introduced as a nod to the best amateur traditions of the sport and also recognises institutions that are renowned and respected around the world. This highlights the transition into a sporting era characterised by an ever-increasing professionalism, which inevitably displaces some of the spirit and charm of a bygone age.

The Bentley British Exiles is comprised of some of Britain’s top young players and a wide range of other polo enthusiasts, who play predominantly outside Britain at British Polo Days around the world – hence the “Exiles”.

Today’s returning Bentley British Exiles hope to put an end to their losing streak and battle zealously to obtain their first win against another impressive and powerful Nihiwatu Polo Team today for The RJI Capital Pasola Plate, they will be wearing a prodominatly white polo top with the tradtional British colours of red for the sleeves and navy for detailing.

42

NIHIWATU POLO TEAM TEAM INFORMATION

TEAM CREST

SHIRT

SPONSOR

This year being the second British Polo Day Nihiwatu, we are pleased to welcome back the Nihiwatu Polo team on the home surface.

The RJI Capital Nihiwatu Polo team will be facing the well established Bentley British Exiles and Royal Salute Rest of The World teams for the coveted RJI Capital Pasola Plate, with the Nihiwatu Polo Team wearing the predominantly orange polo shirt with white detailing.

The founding of the Nihiwatu Polo Team speaks to the origin of a sport forged where deep ties to the horse pre-existed as an integral part of the local culture.

A fascinating exercise - part harking back and part current outlook for all the players involved in polo on The Edge of Wildness.

44

REST OF THE WORLD TEAM INFORMATION

TEAM CREST

SHIRT

SPONSOR

The Royal Salute Rest of The World team will be featuring today at the second British Polo Day Nihiwatu against the RJI Capital Nihiwatu Polo Team and the Bentley British Exiles for the coverted RJI Capital Pasola Plate.

The Royal Salute Rest of The World comprises a selection of players from different country origins and will be competing against the wellestablished Bentley British Exiles and the RJI Capital Nihiwatu Polo Team on home turf. Although the Royal Salute Rest of The World Team has little experience of playing together or working as a Team they will be a formidable force today and hoping to start their first game in Nihiwatu with a Win. The Royal Salute Rest of The world team will be wearing a two-tone blue polo shirt with white detailing.

ORS.UK.COM

SWEAT BUCKETLOADS. DRINK A CUPLOAD. Available at: Boots, Tesco, Superdrug, Asda, Morrisons, Amazon, Ocado, Wiggle To calculate the amount of O.R.S to use in specific sports, travel and general hydration activities, download the O.R.S App from the App Store or Google Play Store and follow the instructions.

We are

6

48

The mission of the Sumba Foundation is to alleviate poverty in Sumba by providing: access to potable water, an end to malaria, general health, and education. With these tools, the people of Sumba have the means to lift themselves out of poverty and create sustainable economies to better their own livelihoods.

The Sumba Foundation strives to provide these needs to the people. In so doing we are confident that we will have built the foundation for a better life and a way to end poverty on the island.

Our aid plan is based on more than sixteen years of firsthand knowledge of the island and its people. In those years we have closely observed the way of life of the Sumbanese and we have consulted with them about their most urgent needs and aspirations.

We have also gathered information from anthropologists, foreign volunteers, aid workers and the government. Our aid philosophy is to help the people to help themselves, we do not believe in giving ongoing handouts or spending large sums of money to solve problems. The Sumba Foundation believes that small projects, that are well managed and cost efficient, bring the best results.

The Sumba Foundation was founded in 2001 to lessen the harsh impacts of poverty on the Indonesian island of Sumba.

The Foundation aims to achieve this through village-based projects focusing on: access to potable water, ending malaria, general health, and education, while preserving and respecting the cultural traditions of its people.

The Foundation believes that each and every one of us has a responsibility to better use our position and resources to help people living in poverty realize their needs and vision of a better world.

It is not simply about sharing our resources with others in need, but perhaps more importantly, it is about getting involved in the world around us with the goal of gaining a new perspective.

The Sumba Foundation’s work is rooted in the knowledge that the most effective actions must come from within the context of our own lives and hearts.

As members of the human family, each of us is responsible. All of us are accountable. www.sumbafoundation.org

50

Dubbed “the edge of wildness�, Nihiwatu is the multi award winning and intimate, luxury resort, perched on the dramatic coastline of the Indonesian island of Sumba.

An outpost to sandalwood stables, Sumba Swords Beach Polo Club and world-class surfing, Nihiwatu offers the best sport fishing in Indonesia, as well as exceptional hiking experiences, through waterfalls, ancient villages and butterfly trails.

Ancient tribal culture uniquely forms the backdrop to these extraordinary experiences as the resort is immersed in local culture and traditions.

Stretching across 300 hectares of unspoiled land, this spectacular all-villa resort offers ultimate privacy and exclusivity. Every guest experience is entirely bespoke and visitors can relax on the idyllic 2.5 kilometre private beach, which offers star-lit dining, or choose to retreat to their luxurious villa.

Every villa boasts an expansive verandah and an impressive living space (furnished in natural materials to compliment the surrounding environment and perfectly frame the dramatic views).

Guest facilities also include the iconic Boathouse, Ombak restaurant, Nio Beach Club, Menara Bale, private dining pavilions and the Beach Spa.

ON THE EDGE OF WILDNESS

29 St. James’s Street London SW1A 1HB www.drharris.co.uk +44 (0)20 7930 3915

floris, 89 jermyn street & 147 ebury street, london florislondon.com

54 54

BPD TEAM E D WA R D O LV E R

TOM HUDSON

CEO AND

CO-FOUNDER

CO-FOUNDER

BEN VESTEY

DAVE B URT

MANAGING

DI G I TA L

DIRECTOR &

DIRECTOR

PARTNE R

SOPHIE CAHN

JOHN HAIGH

PARTNE RSHIPS

CHIEF

DIRECTOR

O P E R AT I O N S OFFICER

CHARLIE NORTH

H O L LY

PRODUCTION

HOUGHTON

DIRECTOR

O P E R AT I O N S & LOGISTICS DIRECTOR

GEORGINA

MARK

LANGTON

C HAT TAWAY

EVENT & CLIENT

PRODUCTION

EXPERIENCE

MANAGE R

DIRECTOR

BPD TEAM GENNY OWEN

DANIELLE LUSSI

LOGISTICS

COMMUNITY

AND PLANNING

MANAGE R

MANAGE R

JOSIE NOYCE

RAIN SHUAIYU

T R AVE L &

LUXURY

LOGISTICS

PARTNE RSHIPS

C O O R DI N ATO R

MANAGE R

SARAH HALL

RON TIMEHIN

HEAD OF

C R E AT I V L A B

CONTENT

MANAGE R

SAM CHURCHILL

PAT R I C K G AT H E R

PHOTOGRAPHER

FILMMAKE R

EBE SIEVWRIGHT MASTE R OF CEREMONIES

The Jewel in the Crown of Polo

Watch the World’s best polo players and enjoy the finest hospitality at polo’s most exclusive club Go to www.guardspoloclub.com for all news, tickets and fixtures at your favourite English club Ticket Office: 00 44 (0)1784 437797 | Email: ticket.office@guardspoloclub.com

58

BRITISH POLO DAY Christopher Burch Founder & CEO, Burch Creative Capital & Owner, Nihiwatu

Christopher Burch, Founder and CEO of Burch Creative Capital, has been an entrepreneur and active investor across a wide range of industries for nearly thirty years. He has contributed to the rise of multiple technology and luxury brands, including Aliph (Jawbone), the Faena Hotel + Universe, NextJump, PowerMat, Tory Burch, Poppin and Voss Water. He is a former board member of Tory Burch, Guggenheim Capital and The Continuum Group.

His most recent endeavor, Nihiwatu, on the Indonesian island of Sumba, is a completely renovated resort experience that transports guests to the magic of a bygone culture, combining a unique discovery with luxury touches for a destination unlike any other in the world. Mr. Burch is active in the resort’s support of the Sumba Foundation.

He welcomes British Polo Day to Nihiwatu, at the edge of wildness!

PERSONALITIES James McBride Managing Partner, Nihiwatu James McBride is a globally known hotelier who has led some of the best hotels in the world during his twenty-five year professional career.

James turned hotel entrepreneur in 2012 when long-time friend Chris Burch approached James to partner with him in the acquisition of Nihiwatu on the island of Sumba. The subsequent investment and redevelopment of the resort, with its philanthropic and adventure focus has positioned it as one of the best resorts in the world.

The success of this has spawned the birth of Nihi Resorts and the development of Nihioka a sister resort on Sumba with a vision to develop an Island in Komodo connecting all with a classical Indonesian phinisi.

60

British Polo Day’s Official Travel Partner

Start planning your next adventure...

Outstanding Experiences

Transparent Pricing

Highly Personal Service

www.trueluxury.travel | +44 (0)203 137 1247 | info@trueluxury.travel 208 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9PJ

T H E GLOBA L S E R I E S 2 0 1 6 /7

SUMBA ISLAND

MEXICO

JAIPUR

7 TH -12 TH NOVEMBE R

16 TH -19 TH NOVEMBE R

6 TH -7 TH DECEMBE R

JODHPUR

ABU DHABI

DUBAI

9 TH -11 TH DECEMBE R

MARCH 2017

MARCH 2017

IF YOU ARE INTE RESTED IN JOINING US AROUND THE WORLD PLEASE CALL: TRUE LUXURY TRAVEL IS

THE

+44(0) 207 352 0340

OFFICIAL

ALTE RNATIVELY, FOR MORE

TRAVEL PARTNE R OF

INFORMATION. PLEASE EMAIL:

BRITISH POLO DAY

JOSIE@BRITISHPOLODAY.COM

GB JUNE 2017

62

PARTNERS

64

P R E S E N T I NG PA R T NE R

GLOB A L PA R T NE R S

Hydration Tablets

F I N E

P R I N T E R S

&

B O O K B I N D E R S

E V E N T PA R T NE R S

/B RITIS HPO LO DAY

B R I T I SH P OL ODAY. C OM

@ BR I T I S H P OL ODAY

@ B R I T I S H P O L O DAY

+44 (0) 207 352 0340