11 - 12 September, 2026
Little Britain Challenge Cup (LBCC)
Charter a competitive IRC rated yacht and take part in the sailing regatta for the Construction Industry, one of the largest Solent Industry Regattas.
NO SAILING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
WHEN
11 – 12 September 2026
WHERE
Hamble – Solent – Cowes
SECTOR
Construction
EVENT
Industry Regatta
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EUROPE'S LARGEST INDUSTRY SAILING REGATTA
Little Britain Challenge Cup 2026
One of the most enjoyable and competitive regattas in the sailing calendar.
The Little Britain Challenge Cup (LBCC) is the largest industry sailing regatta in Europe and is open to any company from the construction industry including architects, engineers, construction consultants, specialist contractors and manufacturers. Each year the LBCC raises significant sums for charity and always proves to be one of the most enjoyable and competitive regattas in the sailing calendar.
Britannia offers a fleet of yachts available for charter. Each yacht is provided with a full wardrobe of sails and can race competitively under IRC. As well as these racing yachts also have Cruising Yachts and Powerboats for spectator packages.
"A big thank-you to our skipper and first mate for their hard work over the Little Britain regatta. They joined into the spirit of the event 100% and made it that bit better for us, especially in the light winds! Thank-you also to your shore support team, I know it is your job but we really appreciate the extra effort you employed. We look forward to working with you again next year" - Amber Kelly
Little Britain Challenge Cup 2026
Event Format
Improve your team sailing skills to give you a competitive advantage in the racing, and maximise your brand exposure
The 2026 Regatta Programme
For 2026 the LBCC Commitee have arranged another fun packed programme of events on and off the water during the regatta.
Once again the event will be berthed at Cowes Yacht Haven and all of the shoreside fun, networking, prize givings and crew dinner are at the Island Sailing Club.
To maximise value from attending the sailing event, choose to join the Thursday training day. This is a great way to enable more people to take part, improve your team sailing skills to give you a competitive advantage in the racing, and maximise your brand exposed
Regatta Programme
WHAT HAPPENS
Provisional Itinerary
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 17:00 | Overnight at Cowes Yacht Haven – Drinks with the Commitee at ISC |
| Friday | 08:30 | Registration (for crews not joining on Thursday) |
| 10:00 | Racing programme starts | |
| 16:00 | Return to Cowes Yacht Haven | |
| 19:00 | Day prizes and networking drinks at Island Sailing Club follwed by the Crew dinner, places limited to 200 places on a first come first served basis. Booking essential. Evening entertainment | |
| Saturday | 09:00 | Day 2 race programme starts |
| 16:00 | Après-sail networking drinks at Island Sailing Club. Meet up with fellow crews and industry professionals and join us prize giving and awards to the Little Britain Challenge Cup winner, class winners, the greenest boat trophy and the Women racing boat trophy. | |
| 20:00 | Event closes, All crews and entries are to make their own supper arrangements for Saturday evening | |
| Sunday | 09:00 | Depart Cowes Yacht Haven when ready |
CHARTER WITH BRITANNIA
Britannia Corporate Events can provide you with a yacht that suits you and your guest’s requirements whether that is a competitive IRC racing entry on a fully equipped racing yacht or a cruising entry (non spinnaker) allowing you to complete the race course in that little bit more comfort.
Our event management team will take care of your additional requirements, such as lunches, boat branding or crew clothing.
Whichever option you choose you will be on a well maintained yacht, complete with professional crew to ensure you get the very best out of your sailing event.
2026 Little Britain Challenge Cup Brochure
OUR AVAILABLE YACHTS
Our yachts
All packages include race prepared yacht charter for stated period, with professional skipper and first mate and wardrobe of racing sails. Lunches on board provided for all crew on each day, as well as wet weather gear and shore-support from one of our Event Managers.
Fully inclusive package also includes overnight accommodation for all crew in a high-quality crew house in Cowes and your company logo on the yacht hull.
Regatta entry and access to the social events are not included, these must be organised directly with the Little Britain Challenge Cup event organisers, however, Britannia will support you with this and point you in the right direction!
