Weekends: Sailing Weekends & Packages America's Cup
America's Cup Weekend Sailing Experience and Packages
Experience Extreme Power - America's Cup Sailing Experience
Enjoy the sail of your life on an International America's Cup Class sailing yacht with a full corporate sailing event like no other.
Live the Glory
Enjoy the sail of your life on an International America America's Cup Class yacht.
It's the ultimate experience for those who sail and those who don't!
Feel the strength of these sleek boats as you speed across The Solent.
Experience raw power - the natural force of energy transferring from
wind to boat - an unbeatable thrill.
This is your unique chance to take your place amongst the elite who
have sailed on an America America's Cup yacht. be amazed!
Prepare to The America's Cup Challenge
The race dates back to 1851 in The Solent, when it was first won by the
yacht America and was renamed the America America's Cup Challenge. It took
over 130 years before another country - Australia - won from
the cup the Americans, who went on to win it back and then lose it again, this
time to New Zealand in 2000. Landlocked Switzerland took back the
prestigious trophy in 2003 resulting in the 2007 challenge taking place
in Europe for first time since 1851.
"all guests, without exception, had a great time."
Cameron Smith
Ashurst Morris Crisp
"Not having sailed an America's Cup yacht before, it was a thrilling experience. The movement of the boat through the water, the power and the speed - amazing."
Malcolm McDonald
Cowes Week Race Viewing
Great British Racing
The 2003 America America's Cup competition saw the first serious British attempt since 1987. GBR Challenge participated in and reached the quarter finals of the Louis Vuitton series which determines who will compete against
the Cup holders in the Cup Challenge. The team is currently mounting
its challenge for the 2007 competition.
Your America's Cup Challenge
Get on board the biggest and fastest boats Solent!
Designed and built for speed, France 2 and France 3 enjoyed glory in the 1995 America America's Cup Challenge in San Diego.
They are now available for in experience of sailing at the highest level!
Based at the prestigious Gunwharf at the Quays waterside development in
Portsmouth, the yachts are perfectly placed to sail The Solent waters.
Achieve personal satisfaction on yachts that have been designed to win!
Stand behind the wheel of France 2 and France 3 - two of the fastest boats ever built - and set the pace on Solent.
The team is raring to go to ensure that you enjoy the ultimate experience on board these boats. Each charter comes with a Skipper and First Mate plus a Bowman and Pitman to ensure that you get the best out of your day on water.
'The tasks we all had to do on the boat and conditions we had to sail in truly met the team building objective.'
Nicola Buchan
Elliptic Events for Proctor & Gamble
"...we had a terrific day out sailing on the America's Cup yachts. Our clients loved it as did my colleagues."
Stuart Lang
Associate Director o Jones Lang Lasalle
Team Development
Accelerate your employees development on a day out with a difference.
Your team will exceed all expectations crewing these yachts, which provide a high performance and natural environment for an unforgettable teambuilding experience. America America's Cup sailing requires participation and communication from all on board in teams pulling together, resulting learning new skills without even realizing. They will leave with a real sense of achievement!
Match Racing at its Best!
Charter both yachts for a match racing experience and race them as
they were intended to be raced with the help of the professional crew.
We can even arrange for an ex-America Olympic or America's Cup helmsman to
be on board with you!
America's Cup Match Racing Day
0930 hrs Meet Skippers and crew at Gunwharf Quays,
Portsmouth. Coffee and Danish pastries
1000 hrs Safety briefing, board yachts and depart for sailing in
The Solent. Practice sailing manoeuvres, sail handling
and all aspects of the boat to ensure everyone is ready for racing.
- 1100 hrs Race briefing
- 1130 hrs Match Race 1
- 1230 hrs Lunch on board (different options available)
- 1330 hrs Match Race 2 and 3
- 1600 hrs Refreshments on board
- 1630 hrs Sail back to Gunwharf Quays
- 1700 hrs Champagne prize giving
- 1730 hrs Depart at leisure
- Afternoon Half Day Programme
- 1400 hrs Meet Skippers and crew at
- Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
- 1405 hrs Safety briefing
- 1415 hrs Leave pontoon
- 1425 hrs Raise sails
- 1545 hrs Practice tacking, gybing and sailing manoeuvres
- 1600 hrs Fun race or time trials
- 1700 hrs Sails down and motor back to Gunwharf Quays
- 1730 hrs Arrive at Gunwharf Quays and depart at leisure
Full Day America's Cup® Experience - 1 Boat
0930- 1700 (Suitable for 12 - 18 guests) £4395 + vat
- Charter of an America's Cup® yacht (France 2 or 3)
- Professional skipper
- Experienced crew
- Waterproof hire
- Welcome tea and coffee and Danish pastries on arrival
- Soft drinks throughout the day and celebration beer on return to Gunwharf Quays
- Racing lunch served onboard
- Time trials
America's Cup® Experience Match Race Day
£8790 + vat (based on 30-36 people)
0930 - 1730
Suitable for 30 - 36 guests
- Exclusive charter of both America's Cup® yachts (France 2 and 3)
- Professional skipper and experienced crew
- Waterproof hire
- Welcome tea and coffee and Danish pastries on arrival
- Soft drinks throughout the day and celebration beer on return to Gunwharf Quays
- Racing lunch served onboard
- Committee boat / crewed RIB
- Match race organisation
Programme
- 0930 hrs Arrive at Gunwharf Quays (Portsmouth Harbour)
- Meet skippers and crew. Tea, coffee and Danish pastries on arrival
- 0945 hrs Safety briefing
- 1000 hrs Depart for sailing in The Solent - practice sailing manoeuvres
- 1130 hrs Race 1
- 1300 hrs Racing lunch onboard (or lunchtime stop ashore)
- 1430 hrs Race 2 and 3
- 1630 hrs Drinks onboard on return to Gunwharf Quays
- 1700 hrs Moor up at Gunwharf Quays
- Depart at leisure
The yachts are available for private charter at prestigious events in The Solent such as:
Round the Island Race -
Cowes Week -
Additional enhancements - please call the team for a quote:
- Lunches A choice of lunches are available either whilst racing or ashore
- Celebrity helm Treat your guests to the chance of a lifetime and sail with the best
- Photography Record your day with quality professional photography
- Spectator boat A chance to get close to the yachts for those not participating
- Prizes Give your guests something to remember their day
- Merchandise We are able to offer a complete range of merchandise including team clothing, caps and sailing gloves as well as 'sailing goodie packs'
- Yacht branding Display your company name or brand with hull transfers and flags
We find and supply the accommodation you want
We start right in the middle of the city centers for which ever destination you desire and then work our way out. The price we quote will be for a hotel or equivalent accommodation provider, all quoted prices are a starting point so you know approximately the price of a hen or stag weekend package, and this depends on the time of year and availability. The earlier you book the cheaper it will be.
Club Class - Fab Accommodation - at a great price!
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at a budget hotel. Most just need a place to sleep without the concierge. They are all great value, clean and comfortable, the twin rooms are en-suite providing everything need for a good night's sleep and are close to where people want to stay.
Premier Class - Superior 3 Star Hotel Accommodation
Offering guests excellent 3-star hotel comfort in the heart of the city centre. Using the best 3 star hotels which offer excellent facilities combined with outstanding rates. The spacious and comfortable twin rooms can accommodate two adults , or one person in complete comfort.
Premier + Class - Luxury 4 & 5 star Hotel Accommodation
Luxury 4 and 5 star accommodation, the hotels are in prominate centralised locations. Many with their own swimming pools and health clubs! We often have exceptional rates and can offer upgrades to 5 star for 4 star hotel prices.
Accommodation for your weekend
Our accommodation service is easy to use, all hotel accommodation will have been officially accredited, so 3 star, 4 star and 5 star has been assigned to the property via a independently accrediting source - not us!
We can provide room only, bed and breakfast, half board and full board if you would like us to organise all your catering requirements. Accommodation will be based on room only unless otherwise specified. Please request room structure, twins, doubles, and we can sometimes offer triples if you wish to include the odd number, so everyone is together as much as possible.
All hotel accommodation is based on availability, and changes constantly, we do not hold any rooms without a deposit.
Night life for your weekend break
As part of your stag or hen weekend package we will include VIP night club entry.
The clubs will be centrally located and stag and hen friendly, so no problems should occur as your group is a stylish more refined stag or hen party.
VIP Express Entry, means we have organised your group to be added to the guest list, the night club will be aware of your arrival and expecting you. For you this means walking past lengthy queues, smiling as not everyone is organised, and then straight through the doors to start your evening in style with minimal precious time lost.
Hassle Free Stress Free Night Club Entry
All stag and hen weekend packages and breaks include express night club entry usually on the Saturday evening, if you require additional nights then please let us know .
Our advice is simple, please book into a club even if you choose to try and do it yourself - get yourself pre-booked in, your whole weekend and enjoyment depends on a hassle free - stress free weekend.