MANCHES CUP - Hamble and Cowes

Every year this social, sporting event for the LEGAL COMMUNITY gets bigger and more exciting. Complete novices to experienced yachtsman consisting of Lawyers, Law Firms, In House Council, Barristers, Chambers and Suppliers battle it out on The Solent race courses, to compete for the Manches Cup Championship Trophey. For the legal world this is the event to be seen at.

19 May - 21 May

 

MONACO GRAND PRIX - Monaco

Experience the sheer roar of Formula One racing at it’s best. Wine and dine your important clients on Super Yachts in an atmosphere only some of us can dream of.

Turn your dreams into reality

20 May - 23 May

 

JP FLEMING ROUND THE ISLAND RACE - Cowes

The largest and most spectacular yacht race of it´s kind in the world! Over 2,000 yachts and 12,000 sailors race a 50 nautical mile course sailed anticlockwise westwards from Cowes. The famous Round the Island Race is an fantastic spectator event as you ride with the yachts and mass of colour of spinnakers over the finish line, or for those more competitive, it´s the race everybody wants to enter! We will be there so come and join us.

28th June 2008

 

FORD CORK WEEK - Ireland

The small Irish harbour of Crosshaven buzzes with sailors and visitors on a bi-annual basis. In the yachting world Ford Cork Week is probably known as the undisputed fun regatta in the world. Run by Sailors - For Sailors! For the uninitiated sailor - You´ve seen nothing until you have been to Cork Week.

15 June - 21 June

 

ROLEX COMMODORES CUP - Cowes

A fast and furious display of International Yacht Racing for national teams.

29th June 08 - 6th July 08

 

SKANDIA COWES WEEK - Cowes

Skandia Cowes Week is the longest running and most prestigious annual yachting event in the world! The event attracts the greatest number of yachts and sailors to compete in some of the most challenging races set in the world renowned waters of The Solent. Racing starts everyday from the Royal Yacht Squadron line and continues until the early afternoon. Yachtsman mingle with royalty at this prestigious event. HRH Prince Phillip has been a regular participant for over thirty years. WIth a history spanning over 170 years and sailings best party atmosphere, its easy to see why Cowes Week is the world premier No.1 regatta.

2nd August 2008 - 9th August 2008

 

COWES CLASSIC OFFSHORE - Cowes

It´s Formula One on the water! The worlds fastest ocean going powerboats compete in the longest running, most prestigious and certainly most toughest offshore powerboat race in the world. The legendary sight and sound of the awsome monohull machines racing to Torquay and back is an event certainly not to be missed!

24 Aug - 27 Aug

 

VOLVO OCEAN RACE - Portsmouth

The Volvo Ocean Race is one of the most prestigious events on the sailing calender. Occuring ever 4 years these ocean going race yachts will sail around the world, tackling the prevailing winds.

Portsmouth is proud to be the UK stopover with other worldwide ports such as Cape Town, Melbourne, Wellington, Rio, New York, and Rotterdam hosting this grand event.

This prestigious race starts from Goteborg, Sweeden on the 5th November 2005, aiming to finish in the same port on the 17th June 2006.

Gunwharf Quays will come alive giving you the chance to entertain at this superb hospitality event.

IN PORT RACING A new feature for this Volvo Ocean Race is a series of in port races that goes towards the overall results.The Portsmouth in port race will take place in the Solent on Monday 29th May. This will give you the chance to see this incredible yachts with world class crews racing up close.

RACE RE START - LEG 8 The Volvo Ocean Race will re start on the evening of 2 June 2006 as yachts sail westwards through the Solent and on their way to Rotterdam. Join us to witness this fantastic race at first hand.

For further information please contact Charlie on 08702 252 868 or click to email.

23 May 2006 - 2 June 2006

 

LITTLE BRITAIN CHALLENGE CUP - Cowes

The Construction Industry fund raising event takes place every September and is now the next biggest regatta held in Cowes after Cowes Week. Infact, it´s the largest Corporate yachting regatta in Europe and certainly one not to be missed if you are in the Construction Industry. For some companies taking part, many of their crews have never sailed before, but the LBCC is an ideal opportunity to experience the thrill of racing, whilst raising monies for charity and promoting your business in a unique way.

11th September 08 - 14th September 08