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![]() ![]() TIME KEEPING PARTNER ![]() WWW.NAUTICAWATCHES.COM HOTEL PARTNER ![]() WWW.THEDORCHESTER.COM DRINKS SPONSOR ![]() WWW.OLDPULTENEY.COM | Britannia Corporate Events is delighted to announce its appointment as the preferred charter partner to the Silicon Cup 2008. The 9th IT Regatta, now known as The Silicon Cup, will take place in September 2006 and is targeted to attract 80+ yachts, 800+ attendees and should raise over £75K for charity. Entrants at the Silicon Cup have been many and varied with the majority returning each year. Competing teams include; manufacturers, Channel Partners, IT departments and other related suppliers. The majority of the key industry players are represented albeit in a variety of guises. Logos from Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Symantec, Intel, System Professional, Pillar Data Systems, IBM and Attenda are all to be seen adorning the yachts. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS Wednesday 24th September 1900 Yachts available for early collection from Britannia Corporate Events, Hamble, if required. Thursday 25th September 0800 Yachts available for collection from Britannia Corporate Events, Hamble 1000 Depart for practice sail to Cowes 1200 Registration desk opens in Cowes PM Practice Races 1830 Skipper and host briefing in Cowes Events Centre 1915 Welcome cocktail party begins 2015 BBQ starts Friday 26th September 0930 Race One starts, under instruction from the Race Committee 1230 Race Two starts, under instruction from the Race Committee 1500 Afternoon tea in the Cowes Events Centre 1600 Standard yacht charter period ends and charter yachts depart 1800 Bar opens for drinks in the Cowes Events Centre 2030 Gala Dinner is served 2130 Prize giving and charity auction 2300 Gaming tables open 0200 Bar closes PUTTING SOMETHING BACK The fundraising element of the event is significant yet not the central focus as we also wish to encourage Industry Networking, Corporate Hospitality and Teambuilding. Historically every penny raised by the various activities; entry fees, gala dinner, Irish raffle etc. is donated towards a small selection of charities. Last year's achievement of £50k was allocated between the Jubilee Sailing Trust, the NSPCC and the Dreams Come True Charity. CHARTERING A YACHT - THE FULL SERVICE FROM BRITANNIA Britannia offers a full race entry service, handling your entire race entry, yacht sourcing, branding and participation, from start to finish. Alternatively, if you already have paid your entry fee, please feel free to contact us to discuss yacht-only charter packages BOOK EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR ENTRY Contact regatta manager The regatta manager for the Silicon Cup 2007 is: Simon Boulding Britannia Corporate Events Britannia House Port Hamble Marina Hamble Southampton Hampshire SO31 4QD T: 02380 458 900 E: simon@britanniaevents.co.uk | TIME KEEPING PARTNER ![]() WWW.NAUTICAWATCHES.COM HOTEL PARTNER ![]() WWW.THEDORCHESTER.COM DRINKS SPONSOR ![]() WWW.OLDPULTENEY.COM | ||||||||||||||
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