Advertising, Brands and Communications Cup (ABC Cup) 2008
Join Ondeck to compete in the inaugural running of this exciting new regatta for the Media Sector and race against leading companies from the UK and the World.
NO SAILING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
• Compete on Beneteau 40.7 yachts
• The regatta will be the largest UK sailing event for the ABC sector
• Teams of 8-10 (plus our professional crew)
• 2 days of competitive racing on the Solent, with 2 networking and social events in Cowes and
on HMS Warrior
• Help raise money for Helen & Douglas House. £500 to be donated from each yacht entered
and proceeds from the Gala Dinner.
• Organised and fully event managed by Ondeck Sailing
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Nominated Charity |
Title Sponsor |
This regatta is supporting Helen & Douglas House – The UK’s first Children’s Hospice. Helen & Douglas House is a registered charity providing respite and end of life care for children and young adults with life-shortening conditions, as well as support and friendship for the whole family. The two hospice houses are bright, vibrant and positive places, where the emphasis is on living life to the full, even when that life may be short.
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Regatta Partner |
Regatta Sponsor |
The ABC Cup is an exciting new Sailing event and is open to all ABC companies, their clients and suppliers. This will be the largest regatta of its kind for this sector.
Teams can race onboard Beneteau 40.7 yachts and can race with a maximum of 10 guests.
Sailing experience is not necessary.
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Itinerary
Wednesday 17th September
(Onboard Farr 65– Moored in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth)
| From 19:00 | Teams may register early, by prior appointment, at the regatta office onboard one of Ondeck's Farr 65s |
| 21:00 | Regatta Office closes. |
Thursday 18th September
08:00 |
Regatta Office onboard Farr 65 opens |
08:30 - 09:45 |
Breakfast at Spinnaker Tower – Exclusive use of the Tower viewing platform & cafe |
09:15 |
Skipper’s briefing from Race Officer |
10:00 - 10:30 |
Safety briefing on yachts |
10:30 - 12:30 |
Sail Training (Teams set sail for the Solent for training and familiarisation with yachts for all guests) |
12:30 - 13:00 |
Lunch while sailing |
13:00 - 14:00 |
‘Fun Race’ |
14:30 |
Race 1 |
17:00 |
All Yachts to moor in Cowes Yacht Haven |
19:00 |
Regatta bar opens for pre-dinner drinks – Pimms reception courtesy of Lewis Silkin |
20:00 |
Regatta BBQ/hot buffet served on the Haven Events Centre Balcony |
01:00 Fri |
Regatta party finishes (subject to approval of late licence) |
Friday 19th September
08:30 |
Breakfast on yachts |
09:00 |
Skipper’s briefing from Race Officer |
10:00 |
Race 2 |
11:30 |
Race 3 |
14:30 |
Race 4 |
16:30 |
Moor up at Gunwharf Quays |
19:00 |
Drinks reception onboard HMS Warrior |
20:00 |
Gala Dinner onboard HMS Warrior followed by Prize Giving and Charity Auction & Raffle in aid of Helen & Douglas House |
Entry Costs
The Beneteau 40.7 package is available for:
£3,750 + VAT + £500 paid directly to Helen & Douglas House (Gift Aid Available)
Your package includes the following:
• £500 Donation to the Helen & Douglas House Hospice
• Charter of the yacht for the duration of the regatta
• Branding onboard in the form of a pair of bow logos
• Professional Skipper and 1st mate
• Wet weather gear and safety equipment
• All mooring fees, fuel and race entry fees
• Breakfasts Thursday and Friday
• Racing lunch for all crew members on Thursday and Friday
• Regatta dinner, pre-dinner drinks for all crew members on Thursday & Friday
• Full race programme
Accommodation
The following hotels have advised that they have accommodation available as of 21 August. Please ensure you make your booking as soon as possible as local hotels are filling up fast due to an event at Goodwood on the same dates:
Holiday Inn Portsmouth - Tel: 08704 009 065 - e-mail: reservations-portsmouth@ihg.com
Accor Hotel Portsmouth - Tel: 08712 222 288 - e-mail: h1461@accor.com
Seacrest Hotel Southsea - Tel: 023 9307 8368
For accommodation in Cowes please Click Here
Please note that Ondeck are not responsible for any of the listed accommodation which appears for reference purposes only.
For further information Click here to download an Information Pack (PDF) or to make a booking please contact Charlotte Williams on the number above or e-mail: regattas@ondeck.co.uk
