Event

The SuperYacht Design Challenge

Thursday, 18 May 2023

THE SUPERYACHT DESIGN CHALLENGE IS A WONDERFUL TEAM BUILDING OCCASION WHICH PRESENTS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY PEERS AND PROMOTE YOUR BRAND AMONGST A RELEVANT AUDIENCE.

A community of like-minded professionals coming together in an informal setting:  to provide a wonderful team building opportunity; to build a network of contacts with a common interest in the design and operation of SuperYachts; and, to support The SuperYacht Charities, in a very visible and practical way.

The SUPERYACHT Design Challenge 2023 will take place on Thursday, 18 May 23 with a wonderful networking reception and dinner the previous evening in the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble village on Wednesday, 17 May 23.

An auction of promises will be held to raise the awareness of Yacht Crew Help, and funds for the the many benefactors of the SuperYacht Charities.


THE CHARITY

Active since 2012, the SuperYacht Charities (SYC) aims to bring together a full cross-section of the SuperYacht Industry to raise awareness and fund for charitable causes.  The SYC are pleased to support the fundraising activities of other organisations across the SuperYacht Industry.


ACCOMMODATION

3 double cabins and 2 single berths afloat in Port Hamble provided.  Shower and toilet facilities are available in the marina complex. 

Local B&B or hotels in Southampton can be arranged, but are not included in the price of the event.


RACE DAY

The race day starts in Banana Wharf with a delicious breakfast of a bacon bap, freshly squeezed orange juice and tea or coffee.

After a comprehensive safety briefing and risk assessment yachts will proceed down river and out into Southampton Water for familiarisation and crew training prior to the start of the first race.


TEAM

Up to seven people, under the guidance of a professional skipper, sailing one of a matched fleet of up to 16 MCA coded Beneteau Oceanis 37 yachts.

Sailing in the Solent, the UK's premier sailing area, the event raises awareness of, and money for, a splendid charity.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 37 ft. Beneteau Oceanis sailing yacht

  • Full Event Management

  • Team dinner on the first night

  • Overnight accommodation onboard

  • Delicious team breakfast

  • Lunch onboard for your team on race day

  • A professional skipper

  • Photographic package available

  • Wet weather gear loan

  • Cruising chute


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ITINERARY

WEDNESDAY 17 MAY 2023

  • 18:15

    Drinks Reception at Royal Southern Yacht Club

  • 19:15

    Welcome Address

  • 19:30

    Dinner with fundraising activities

  • 21:00

    Auction of promises

  • 'Til late

    Drink & be merry

  • On completion

    Accommodation afloat or ashore

THURSDAY 18 MAY 2023

  • 07:30

    ‘Call the Hands’

  • 08:15

    Breakfast at Banana Wharf

  • 09:15

    Skippers brief

  • 11:00

    Morning racing starts

  • 13:30

    Lunch afloat

  • 14:15

    Afternoon racing starts

  • 16:30

    Return to Port Hamble Marina

  • 17:00

    Prize-giving and afternoon tea

  • On Completion

    Depart at leisure

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