Event

The Henri Coanda Challenge

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

THE HENRI COANDA 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 Aviation; and, to support in a very visible and practical way, SAIL2HELP, a British charity established in 2022 to raise awareness of mental health issues among young people.

The HENRI COANDA Challenge 2023 will take place next year on Wednesday, 14 Jun 23 with a wonderful networking reception and dinner the previous evening in the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble village on Tuesday, 13 Jun 23.

An auction of promises is held to raise awareness of, and funds for Navy Wings and SAIL2HELP.


THE CHARITY

The SAIL2HELP programme was established to raise awareness of mental health issues among young people. And, to raise funds in order to offer much needed support to such vulnerable people, and their families who together are fighting a mental health battle. In addition, to financially support Papyrus, the UK’s main suicide prevention charity for young persons, and ISWAN who provide a free multilingual & confidential helpline - YachtCrew Help for professional yacht crew 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.


ACCOMODATION

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 accomodation 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

TUESDAY 13 JUNE 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

    Accomodation afloat or ashore

WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE 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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