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As corporate days go this has been the best by far. We discovered a new appreciation for the amount of team work required to sail a boat of that size. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute, absolutely fantastic!
Ocean Safety
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WELCOME The premier provider of sailing hospitality, team development days and fleet racing, Clipper Events stands out from the crowd.
Our famous Clipper Round the
As a corporate team building
World Yacht Race fleet is capable
experience, big boat sailing is
of hosting between eight and 240
not only a thrilling prospect for
guests at any one time and has
participants, it also cultivates team
become increasingly popular for
bonds and collective performance
corporations who acknowledge
skills to meet business objectives
the synergies between success in
back in the office.
the boardroom and success on the water and look to stand out from the
Hosting a company-wide regatta
competition by offering stakeholders
can bring together clients and
more than the average team
employees whilst adding a
building experience.
competitive edge to the day.
Sailing may be the theme but opportunities and executive talent
WANT TO JOIN THE PROFESSIONALS?
is at the heart of what we do.
We provide the opportunity to
developing relationships, business
compete in iconic yacht races, which creates a memorable experience for all your guests.
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SAILING DAYS CLIENT: SALAD CREATIVE EVENT: SAILING DAY PLATFORM: TEAM BUILDING
Salad is an award-winning design and digital agency, with offices in London and Poole. The close-knit team of 14, develops brand identities, communication materials and crafts digital experiences.
OUTCOMES
OBJECTIVE The objective was to come together to work as a team in an entirely new and much more physically demanding environment. The company also used the experience as an opportunity to welcome new staff members to the team in a different surrounding to the office.
It was a truly amazing day: an awesome experience, genuinely fun, big learnings for all and a great team builder.
Managing Director, Salad Creative
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SAILING DAY ITINERARY Meet fellow crew for breakfast ashore Jump on board, slip lines and head into the famous waters of the Solent for training Racing lunch served on board Afternoon spent putting skills learnt into practice and take control of the ocean racing yacht Alongside in Portsmouth and a final farewell before heading home
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SAILING DAYS CLIENT: JP MORGAN EVENT: ROUND THE ISLAND RACE PLATFORM: TEAM BUILDING
Leading global financial services, J P Morgan is a long standing client of Clipper Events and the partnership has developed over the past nine years.
OBJECTIVE The objective for JP Morgan was to offer this as recognition for work, and to increase team relationships within divisions of the organisation in an active environment. This falls neatly in line with their attitude to health and wellbeing and work/life balance.
OUTCOMES
Am I more effective in business because of this? Yes definitely. The simple reality is when you have a relationship with someone things happen more effectively and efficiently and with a growing network after each event, this efficiency increases year on year. Not just for myself but for each participant on board each yacht.
Cy Lloyd Jones, A Vice President at J P Morgan
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FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Breakfast ashore and time to meet your
Early wake up for coffee before slipping
A relaxed start to the morning with
professional crew
lines and breakfast on the go
breakfast and coffee alongside in Cowes
Head down to your yacht for an orientation
Watch the sunrise as you and 1,500
Slip lines for a final sail in the Solent
before slipping lines for a training in the
yachts race to the iconic Needles and
famous waters of the Solent
round the Island
Hearty lunch served on board to re fuel
Lunch and snacks on board
Final tactics and training
Back alongside for well
Arrive alongside back in Portsmouth and a final farewell before heading home after a great weekend
deserved celebrations Evening spent alongside in Cowes
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PERSONALISING YOUR EVENT Why not add a personal touch to your event to make it extra special? MAKE IT A REGATTA
BRANDING
CATERING
A RIB with independent Race
Let your brand stand out and
Sailing builds up a healthy
Marshal will really make a
build team spirit. With a variety
appetite and we believe that
regatta feel like a professional
of options, from branded
good quality fresh food can only
yacht race. Host a prize giving
apparel through to branding
enhance your experience. All
at the end of the day to increase
the yacht, you can really make
of our food is sourced through
opportunities for networking or
an impact.
a local caterer using fresh,
relationship building.
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seasonal local produce.
Talk to us about how we can tailor the event to meet your requirements and exceed your expectations.
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I cannot recommend this world-class experience highly enough. It was a truly memorable and highly beneficial event for employees and clients alike. The team building and bonding opportunities are unique, and many new skills are learnt whilst taking sole total control of these world-renowned racing yachts in just a few hours. Do not hesitate to sign up - you will not be disappointed and the investment will definitely be worth it,“
CEO, Global Payments
INSPIRING CHALLENGING REWARDING
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TEAM BUILDING On racing yachts things happen quickly and the environment constantly changes. Adapting as a cohesive team is vital to stay competitive.
COMMUNICATION As a team you’ll need clear and concise communication to get the best out of these yachts
For our business it provided untold
and ensure smooth sailing.
kudos and our association with Clipper Events provided us with
COOPERATION With such large sails to hoist, encouragement to
Challenge preconceived ideas and
those doing the hard work on the grinder will aid
roles throughout the team building
efficiency and get the boat slicing through the water.
the right platform to promote our business. For our guests this was a day to be remembered, and was a real win-win.
process. Building trust, loyalty, effective communication and leadership are essential for our yacht’s performance.
COLLABORATION You can be the best sailor on the water but however
Keith Pallett, MD. CoMech
skilled, no one person can sail one of our yachts alone. You need your team!
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CLIPPER 70 In January 2011 the highly respected naval architect Tony Castro was commissioned to design a new fleet to take the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race to the next level.
Tony Castro’s new Clipper 70 forms the third generation of Clipper racing yachts. His design is an exciting one, perfectly suited for both racing round the world and for competitive inshore racing. The new yachts were built in China and have been fitted out by UK and International suppliers.
CLIPPER 70 IN NUMBERS
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LENGTH 23m or 75’6”
MAINSAIL AREA 123.19m sq or 1,326 feet sq
BEAM 5.65m or 18’6”
HEADSAIL AREA 168.43 m sq or 1,812.97 feet sq
DRAFT 3m or 9’ 10”
YACHT WEIGHT 31,700kg or 31.19 ton
MAST HEIGHT 29m or 95 feet
KEEL WEIGHT 12,000kg or 11.81 ton
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All in all it should provide its crews with the experience of a lifetime, the fun and pleasure of sailing an ocean racing yacht and bring them home with unforgettable memories. Remember: memories are better than dreams... Tony Castro on the Clipper 70s
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The design objective was quite simple. We wanted a large, strong, fast and seaworthy yacht that would race around the world at least 4 times. The boats have more than lived up to our expectations. They have proved fast and reliable and given their crews some very exciting sailing through some of the most dangerous waters in the world. It is heart-warming to see the yachts regularly out on the water and giving so much pleasure to new and novice sailors.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
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CLIPPER 68 Each yacht has four circumnavigations and more than 160,000 nautical miles under its hull, making the Clipper Race yachts proven in any environment.
The state-of-the-art stripped down
Built for speed and safety the
racing yachts come from the drawing
yachts give those on board an
board of renowned yacht designer
unprecedented hands on racing
Ed Dubois. They have been designed
challenge. The yachts are an
for fast downwind sailing and, with
impressive sight.
an open deck layout, provide a perfect platform for fleet racing and corporate events.
CLIPPER 68 IN NUMBERS LENGTH 20.8m or 68”
MAINSAIL AREA 111.3m sq or 1,194.8 feet sq
BEAM 5.76m or 18’10”
HEADSAIL AREA 128.6 m sq or 1,383.1 feet sq
DRAFT 3m or 9’10”
YACHT WEIGHT 31,200kg or 30.71 ton
MAST HEIGHT 27.6m or 90.5 feet
KEEL WEIGHT 12,000kg or 11.81 ton
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With Clipper Events, the opportunities are vast and we are always looking to create exciting and dynamic on the water events. To discuss your personal requirements and objectives, or simply to find out more information, please contact us.
For further information please contact +44 (0) 2392 526 000 events@clipper-ventures.com
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