Ondeck are delighted to offer you a number of bespoke special events to help you get the maximum enjoyment out of your Skandia Cowes Week 2008 experience.
There are a maximum of 18 places per Farr or 12 places per Clipper – groups are welcome as well as individual bookings.
Family bookings welcome each under 18 must be accompanied by one adult.
Ondeck are delighted to offer Rigid Inflatable Powerboat (RIB) rides throughout the event..
This is the perfect way of getting those photographs just not possible from the shore. Get up close and personal with many of the classes whilst in racing mode. We have two identical RIBs available. These powerful machines have 300HP behind them and reach speeds of up to 55 MPH.
Clients must arrive 15 minutes prior to time slot at the Ondeck check–in desk, in our VIP Hospitality area in Cowes Yacht Haven. You will have a thorough safety brief (approx 15 minutes) followed by 45 minutes on the water.
Please select the Event Date and Time you would like to book before adding to the shopping cart
There are a maximum of 11 places per RIB – groups are welcome as well as individual bookings. Please note we will try to accommodate your selected time and will contact you to confirm asap. In some cases we may have to move you to an adjacent time slot - book early to confirm your desired slot.
Ondeck are delighted to offer spectating Helicopter rides, onboard an AS355 Twin Squirrel* during Skandia Cowes Week 2008.
THE ULTIMATE way of spectating and getting views like no other! You will be able to get right up close to the action and will have an opportunity to take photographs that you would otherwise not be possible to obtain ashore. This incredible machine has a cruising speed of 115 MPH and will give you simply breathtaking, unrivalled views of the racing and the spectacle of Cowes.
Extra dates may become available subject to demand.
There will be a maximum of 5 places per flight – groups are welcome as well as individual bookings.
* Aircraft specified may be subject to change with similar. Fight times are approximate and may be subject to change.
Clients must arrive 30 minutes prior to their allocated time slot at the Ondeck check–in desk, within our VIP Hospitality area in Cowes Yacht Haven. The flight duration will be approximately 20 minutes between take-off and landing.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE or email: enquiry@ondeck.co.uk
ROCK UP AND RACE ON A BENETEAU 40.7 OR DEHLER 39
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Ondeck are delighted to offer the opportunity to race onboard one of our Beneteau 40.7s or Dehler 39s during Skandia Cowes Week 2008. No experience is necessary and all safety equipment is provided. Our professional crew will take you through a quick training session prior to the start – tuition will be provided by our professional crew and you will be welcome to participate as much or as little as you like!
You will be entered into Racing Class 4 (TBC) – this is a fun, exciting, competitive class which had nearly 60 entrants last year.
DATES & TIMES
Saturday 2nd – Thursday 7th August 09.00 – 17.00
(more dates may become available subject to demand)
Clients must arrive by 0830 at the Ondeck check–in desk, within our VIP Hospitality area in Cowes Yacht Haven. You will then be escorted to your yacht for a thorough safety briefing prior to the yacht leaving the pontoon at 0900.
PRICES & INCLUSIONS
£195 per person - inclusive of quality Ondeck Sailing Cap and Sailing Gloves, use of all wet weather gear and safety equipment and sun cream. Deluxe Racing Lunch (example:freshly cooked baguette with a selection of luxury fillings, chocolate bar, hand-cooked Kettle Chips, a piece of fruit and an individual pork pie), Afternoon Tea (homemade cake), unlimited soft drinks, tea, coffee and bottled water. Professional skipper and mate.
There are a maximum of 10 places per yacht – groups are welcome as well as individual bookings.
Entrance to the exclusive ondeck Champagne Reception at the Ondeck VIP Hospitality area.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE or email: enquiry@ondeck.co.uk
ROCK UP AND RACE ON A FARR 65 OR CLIPPER 68
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Ondeck are delighted to offer the opportunity to race onboard a Farr 65 or Clipper 68 Ocean Racing yacht during Skandia Cowes Week 2008. No experience is necessary and all safety equipment is provided. Our professional crew will take you through a quick training session prior to the start – tuition will be provided by our professional crew and you will be welcome to participate as much or as little as you like!
DATES & TIMES
Sunday 3rd – Saturday 9th August
08.00 – 17.00
Clients must arrive by 08.00 at the Ondeck check–in desk, within our VIP Hospitality area in Cowes Yacht Haven. You will then be escorted to your yacht for a thorough safety briefing, prior to leaving the pontoon at 08.30
PRICES & INCLUSIONS
£295 per person - inclusive of quality Ondeck Sailing Cap and Sailing Gloves, use of all wet weather gear and safety equipment and sun cream. Deluxe Racing Lunch (example: freshly cooked baguette with a selection of luxury fillings, chocolate bar, hand-cooked Kettle Chips, a piece of fruit and an individual pork pie), Afternoon Tea (homemade cake), unlimited soft drinks, tea, coffee and bottled water. Professional skipper, mate & 2nd mate.
There are a maximum of 18 places per Farr or 12 places per Clipper – groups are welcome as well as individual bookings.
Entrance to the exclusive Ondeck Champagne Reception at the Ondeck VIP Hospitality area.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE or email: enquiry@ondeck.co.uk
ROCK UP AND RACE ON THE VOLVO OCEAN 60 - PINDAR
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Ondeck are delighted to offer the opportunity to race onboard The Pindar Ocean Racing Team’s Volvo 60 during Skandia Cowes Week 2008. No experience is necessary and all safety equipment is provided. Pindar's professional crew will take you through a training session prior to the start – tuition will also be provided throughout the race by their professional crew and you will be welcome to participate as much or as little as you like!
DATES & TIMES
Sunday 3rd, Monday 4th, Wednesday 6th and Saturday 9th August
08.00 – 17.00
Clients must arrive by 0800 hrs at the Ondeck check–in desk,
within our VIP Hospitality area in Cowes Yacht Haven. You will
then be escorted to a Rigid Inflatable for transfer to the yacht
for a thorough safety briefing, prior to leaving the mooring
at 0900 hrs.
After racing finished you will be able to enjoy the spectacle of the events while cruising the Solent.
PRICES & INCLUSIONS
£395 per person - Inclusive of quality ondeck Sailing Cap and Sailing Gloves, use of all wet weather gear and safety equipment and sun cream. Deluxe Racing Lunch (example: freshly cooked baguette with a selection of luxury fillings, chocolate bar, hand-cooked
Kettle Chips, a piece of fruit and an individual pork pie), Afternoon Tea (homemade cake), unlimited soft drinks and bottled water. Professional skipper and Pindar Pro Crew.
There are a maximum of 12 places per yacht – groups are welcome as well as individual bookings.
THERE ARE ONLY A FEW SPACES LEFT SO PLEASE BOOK ASAP TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
If you are interested in taking the vessel on other dates during Skandia Cowes Week please call the office to see if you can be accommodated.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE or email: enquiry@ondeck.co.uk
3-DAY INDIVIDUAL RACING PACKAGE ON A FARR 65
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
We would like to share the excitement of racing one of our Farr 65 Ocean Racing Yachts at this famous event.
We have put together an exciting 3-day training/racing package at Skandia Cowes Week aboard these high-performance yachts. All levels of experience are welcome as our professional crew provides tuition. You will ahve the chance to play an integral part in the racing or soak up the atmosphere of Cowes.
ITINERARY
Friday 1st August Pre-race training day. Evening berth at Cowes Yacht Haven, crew
dinner onboard & then head for the beer tent for a well-earned drink!
Saturday 2nd August Race One - Finish and berth at Cowes Yacht Haven and then it's time to party!
Sunday 3rd August Race Two - Finish and berth at Cowes Yacht Haven
You are also invited to join us at the exclusive Ondeck VIP Hospitality Area for a champagne reception on Saturday evening.
PRICE & INCLUSIONS
£495 per person
- Professional skipper, mate & 2nd mate onboard
- Race entry, mooring fees & fuel
- Pick up & drop off Cowes Yacht Haven
- Onboard accommodation on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Cowes Yacht Haven passes
- All meals onboard, snacks and unlimited soft drinks
- Wet weather gear & life jackets
- Entry to champagne reception on Saturday night.
There will be a maximum of 12 berths available onboard each yacht.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE or email: enquiry@ondeck.co.uk
INDIVIDUAL RACING AT COWES ON A DEHLER 39SQ OR BENETEAU 40.7
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
We’d like to share the excitement of racing a Dehler 39 or Beneteau 40.7 at this famous
event. We’ve put together an exciting 3-day training/racing package at Skandia Cowes Week aboard
these fantastic yachts. All levels of experience are welcome as our professional crew provides
tuition. You will have the chance to play an integral part in the racing or soak up the
atmosphere of Cowes.
ITINERARY
Friday 8th August Pre-race training. Evening berth at Cowes Yacht Haven, crew dinner
onboard & then head for the beer tent for a well-earned drink! Lay back with a beer and gaze
up at the amazing fireworks display!
Saturday 9th August The race! Finish and berth at Cowes Yacht Haven, crew dinner
onboard (optional) & then time to party! Entrance to the exclusive Ondeck Champagne Reception
at the ondeck VIP Hospitality area.
Sunday 10th August Late start and a leisurely sail around The Solent. Back to Cowes by
1500hrs – pack up and have well earned drink ashore!
PRICE & INCLUSIONS
£495 per person – includes Skipper & mate, pick up & drop off Cowes Yacht Haven,
accommodation, all food, snacks & drinks onboard, crew polo shirt & beer tent pass, race
entry, fuel & mooring fees, use of wet weather gear and lifejackets. Entrance to the exclusive ondeck Champagne Reception at the Ondeck VIP Hospitality area on Saturday.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE or email: enquiry@ondeck.co.uk
