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13-15 June 2008

In June 2008, teams from the PPP/PFI industry will come together for the 4th PPP/PFI Challenge. Over thirty teams took part in the 2007 regatta and entries into the 2008 regatta will be limited to a maximum of 40 yachts.

2007 PPP/PFI CHALLENGE RACE RESULTS
Download 'PPPPFI 2007 Results.xls' (26k)

The event is aimed at the principals in the PFI/PPP industry (public sector, private sector and funders) though a limited number of other companies involved in the PPP/PFI industry (construction companies, property advisers, lawyers, technical advisers or financial advisers) will be allowed to enter. All participants (entrants and guests) must be genuinely involved in the PPP/PFI business.

All those participating in the PPP:PFI Challenge will find it a valuable way to raise their profile, network within the industry, entertain clients and reward employees.

The Challenge will combine a networking and social programme with a comprehensive, yet accessible, race series staged in Hamble, Cowes and the Solent, the home of world yachting!

The PPP:PFI Challenge has been established by Gleeds and Britannia Corporate Events as a focal point for the industry.

Public Private Finance, as the leading publication for the sector, is the event’s media sponsor and will be ensuring a high media profile for both the event and its competitors.

Please note that there is limited availability for this event. Please contact Jess Lang at Britannia Corporate Events at the earliest opportunity to reserve your entry.

2007 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDED:

Gleeds
Balfour Beatty Capital
Investors in the Community
Ryhurst
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe
DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary
Land Securities Trillium
Deloitte & Touche
Catalyst Lend Lease
Bank of Ireland Corporate Banking
Grosvenor PFI
Allied Irish Bank
FGIC
nabCapital
Costain
HSBC Infrastructure
Norton Rose
Skanska
Nabarro Nathanson
Ernst & Young
Standard & Poor's
EC Harris
Cyril Sweet
Shadbolt & Co
Wates Group

ITINERARY

Friday 13th June 2008

08.00 Crew registration, Port Hamble Marina

10.00 Skippers’ briefing from Race Officer

10.30 Crews depart for practice time

13.00 Lunch onboard

14.00 Race One starts, under instruction from Race Committee.

15.30 Race Two starts.

17.00 Yachts moor in Cowes Yacht Haven.

19.00 PPP:PFI Pimms Reception and BBQ at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Cowes.

Saturday 14th June 2008

09.00 Skippers’ Briefing

10.00 Race Three starts, under instruction from Race Committee

11.30 Race Four starts.

13.00 Lunch onboard

14.00 Race Five starts.

15.30 Race Six starts.

17.00 Racing scheduled to finish and crews proceed to Yacht Haven.

19.30 Drinks reception in the Cowes Events Centre.

20.00 Dinner served in the Cowes Events Centre.

21.30 Prize giving

22.00 - 00.00 Post dinner entertainment.

Sunday 15th June 2008

Breakfast to be taken at leisure and free sailing time, on a cruising only basis.

15.00 All yachts to be returned to Port Hamble Marina by this deadline.

BALFOUR BEATTY COMPETING IN THE BAVARIA DIVISION IN 2006

YACHTS, RACE STRUCTURE, PRIZES & COSTS

Yachts - Beneteau 40.7
The Beneteau 40.7 forms Class 1 of the regatta and attracted over 20 teams in 2007, making the PPP:PFI Challenge one of the largest gatherings of 40.7s in the season and a fiercely competitive class to race in.

The 40.7 is one of the most popular cruiser racers on the market and provides exhilarating sailing without the need for a team of professional sailors.

With its resolutely modern design, the First 40.7 is a true pleasure boat. The beautiful hull lines, clean deck layout, and comfortable interior all add up to a fast, functional yacht.

Yachts – Bavaria 37
Bavaria yachts are the ideal yachts for groups that wish to cruise in comfort, or who have limited sailing experience and wish to learn the ropes on a yacht that is forgiving and not too technical. These yachts also provide the perfect corporate hospitality platform, when the emphasis is on the social aspects of sailing. However, Bavaria yachts can also be raced against each other and can provide an exciting regatta for small or large groups.

Bavaria 37s have comfortable cabins, along with hot water, cooker, fridge, CD & radio.

All crews will have a professional skipper included in their package. Your skipper will expertly guide you throughout the entire regatta, ensuring an enjoyable experience.

Race Structure
All crews will have the opportunity to practice on the morning of Friday 13th June. The racing then comprises 6 races in the Solent, all overseen by a professional Race Officer and support vessel.

The first two races will take place on Friday afternoon and the remaining four will take place on Saturday 14th June. If 4 or more races take place during the course of the regatta, teams will be able to discard their worst result and the remaining results will be used to calculate the final results.

2006 PPP/PFI CHALLENGE RACE RESULTS
Download '2006 PPPPFI Race Results.xls' (57.5k)

2005 RESULTS DOWNLOAD
Download '2005 PPPPFI Results.xls' (20.5k)

Prizes
The prize giving will take place at the regatta dinner on Saturday 14th June at the prestigious Cowes Events Centre on the Isle of Wight.

Prizes will be presented to the winning team and to those teams in second and third place. Crew members from the winning team will also receive individual trophies.

The Corinthian Cup will be awarded to the highest placed team skippered by a member of the PPP/PFI industry.

Entry Costs
The cost to enter the PPP:PFI Challenge is £3,795 + VAT for a team on a Bavaria yacht and £4,895 + VAT for a team on a Beneteau 40.7 yacht. .

Each team package includes the following:
• Bavaria 37 yacht, suitable for 7 guests or a Beneteau 40.7, suitable for up to 10 guests.
• Accommodation onboard a Bavaria for up to 7 guests and on a Beneteau 40.7 for up to 6 guests.
• Professional skipper.
• Professional 1st mate (for Beneteau 40.7 entrants)
• Race insurance.
• Donation of £300 to SPARKS, the PPP:PFI Challenge's chosen charity for 2008.
• Boat branding in the form of a bow logo with your company logo.
• Gala dinner tickets for all crew members, to include pre-dinner drinks and 3 course dinner with wine, at the Cowes Events Centre.
• All moorings in Hamble and Cowes.

Gleeds is a leading player in PPP/PFI having been involved in the market since its inception. With their involvement on over 200 projects worth in excess of £25 billion they are at the leading edge of the provision of advice to Sponsors, Bidders and Funders in the UK and abroad.

Balfour Beatty Capital is a premier investor in the UK’s PPP PFI programmes. We are dedicated to the promotion, development and management of new and existing projects on behalf of Balfour Beatty, the world class engineering and services group.

Contact regatta manager

The regatta manager for The PPP:PFI Challenge 2008 is:

Jess Lang
Britannia Corporate Events
Britannia House
Port Hamble Marina
Hamble
Southampton
Hampshire
SO31 4QD

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