Area: Volvo 60 Yacht Sailing and Match Racing

Volvo 60 Corporate Sailing

The Volvo 60 is the ultimate sailing yacht.

This out and out race yacht has little to offer by way of creature comforts but if you want the adrenaline rush of a lifetime then you cannot afford to let this one by! With speeds approaching 35 knots, which actually exceeds most motor yachts, offers a real idea of the impressive power of wind and sail. Have a go at the helm of the Volvo 60 if you dare!

The list of wins and places on the race circuit, both locally and internationally are too many to list but if you would like to experience sailing on these pedigree yachts then they are available for corporate cruising day outs or for racing.

Match race 3 Volvo 60's!

This kevlar composite Volvo yacht provides the opportunity to sample the thrills of the ocean that have been illustrated recently by the likes of Eleanor McArthur and Rob Golding. She is superbly equipped for racing with electronic wizardry second to none, and a carbon/kevlar sail wardrobe to die for. The Volvo 60 is oozing with carbon fibre spars, masts etc. to keep that weight ratio down to an absolute minimum. Her twin wheel system allows the skipper to get the ultimate performance, at all times.

Safety is paramount on this yacht - she complies with the RORC guidelines for a race yacht of this calibre, and carries all the latest safety equipment.

This Volvo 60 yacht needs to be sailed with a minimum crew of 18. Your corporate crew will therefore not exceed 12 with our fixed crew of 6 unless they have had previous experience of sailing a large yacht.

Your Solent day price includes:

Complete set of foul weather gear. Drinks and snacks throughout the day. Fuel, skipper, crew, and a ride of a lifetime!

Sample itinerary:

• 0830hrs Arrive at Gosport marina.
• 0900hrs Guests will be greeted by a representative and introduced to your Skippers.
• 0930hrs Stow kit on board yachts. Safety brief and yacht familiarisation. Depart for morning sail in the Solent.
• 1230hrs Anchor off Isle of Wight shore for a champagne buffet lunch on board the yachts, (additional cost apply).
• 1400hrs Fun racing begins - Skippers will helm over the start line - then it can be over to you! Crews can put to the test their newly acquired skills.
• 1630hrs Moor up at Port Solent and hand over yachts.
• 1700hrs Afternoon tea and cakes in the Yacht Club (with prize-giving reception if required).
• 1730hrs Depart at leisure

Ask about match racing these fantastic Volvo 60's - 3 race yachts available for skippered charter on the South Coast. Why not have the ultimate day and match race all three. 'Winner takes all'

Additional Volvo 60 info

The Volvo 60, was built for the 2001/02 Volvo Ocean Race, yachting's premier round the world yacht race, in which she raced as Team 'News Corp.' Volvo 60 sailing is a memorable experience. As one of only 19, the boats are a unique breed - exhilarating, exciting and highly robust. For racing, she can be chartered with full sail inventory, professional core crew and sailed in offshore races or regattas at venues of your choice.

Below decks the basic race layout has been retained, allowing you and your guests to get a flavour of 'how the crews lived' day in day out during the Volvo Race.

For corporate sailing, the fully qualified skippers excel at getting your guests hands-on involved with sailing the boat and getting the most out of their day afloat. Teambuilding programmes can be designed to provide a fun and memorable learning experience, which influences how your teams work together.

The Volvo Ocean Racing team can tailor make the experience you require, from the moment your guests arrive to the moment they leave.