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EVENTS: POLYPIPE REGATTA (CHARITY REGATTA FOR FRIENDS OF POLYPIPE)

9th July 2010

Britannia Corporate Events is proud to support and sponsor the Polypipe Regatta.

The 11th annual Polypipe Charity Sailing Regatta was held this year on Thursday 16th July at Port Solent, Hampshire.

The Regatta is aimed at non-sailors and experienced sailors alike. The intention is for everyone to experience an enjoyable day on the water with some not too serious racing. Afterwards, during après sail at Port Solent, there will be a raffle to raise money for some worthwhile causes. The day is an excellent opportunity for client entertainment. In 2009 50 yachts entered.

For those arriving the night before, there will be a Regatta hog roast held at Portsmouth Harbour Yacht Club in Port Solent (please note that this is chargeable and must be booked through your entry form) followed by a live band. The band will play from 9-10pm and is free to all who wish to attend.

The morning of the Regatta starts at 7.45 a.m. with breakfast at the Polypipe marquee next to Portsmouth Harbour Yacht Club. Competitors then make their way to the pontoon where their yachts are moored, get kitted up and have a safety briefing on-board. The next hour and a half is spent learning to sail, remembering how to sail or just practice sailing depending on your abilities! The first race follows; we then have a break for lunch. A second race then takes place and afterwards the fleet returns to the marquee for tea, cakes, prize giving, perhaps the odd beer and the charity raffle. The day is finished by 6.00 p.m.

What is it for?

In 1998, Steve climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The climb, accompanied by friend and local plumber Richard Gerrans, raised over £25,000 for Steve's nephew William. William is autistic and the money was used for his therapy.

Unfortunately, more money was needed for William and Steve looked for a fund-raising mechanism that could be repeated year on year. After rejecting golf days and go-karting events he settled on a Charity Sailing Day, chartered 12 yachts from Sunsail and then found 12 clients to sub charter to. The 12 yachts had an excellent days racing, a raffle raised some more money for William and the Polypipe Regatta was born.

Each year, the event attracted more entrants and after 5 years, the 5 teams that had won clubbed together to purchase and donate a solid silver Armada Plate as a suitable winning trophy. The trophy is inscribed 'Williams Trophy' as a reminder of the small child who inspired the event.

Steve is particularly grateful for all of the help he receives from his colleagues at Polypipe and realises that they must be very tolerant to put up with him! He would also like to thank in advance all Regatta entrants, the silver and gold sponsors

SOME OF THE BENETEAU 40.7 FLEET RACING

Who can take part?

Any company involved in the property and construction industry and any 'friends of Polypipe'. The main objectives of the regatta are to raise as much money as possible for charity and for everyone to have fun and enjoy sailing!

How much will it cost?

The charter fee for this regatta is £995 + VAT and includes the following:

- Beneteau 40.7, suitable for up to 10 guests
- Consultation process with Britannia to match you with the right 40.7 and skipper
- Professional skipper
- 1st Mate
- Race insurance.
- Race sails and spinnakers
- Delivery of your yacht to and from Port Solent
- 10 sets of wet weather gear onboard

Please note that the above package does not include any catering, berthing in Port Solent or your regatta entry fee. Please contact Britannia for further details.

The programme

Thursday July 8th

1900 hrs - Pre-booked hog roast.

2100 hrs - Free live band event.

Friday July 9th

0745 hrs - Arrive Port Solent for Bacon Rolls and coffee.
0830 hrs - Meet skippers. Race briefing. Collect waterproofs.
0845 hrs - Move on to yachts and depart for practice sailing in the Solent.
1045 hrs - Committee boat to start Race 1
1230 hrs - Break for lunch aboard yacht.
1330 hrs - Race 2
1630 hrs - Moor up at Port Solent and hand over yachts.

Tea and cake on return.

Contact

Simon Boulding
Britannia Corporate Events
Port Hamble Marina
Hamble
Southampton
Hampshire
SO31 4QD

T: 02380 458 900
E: simon@britanniaevents.co.uk

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