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1 SAILORS SOCIETY CLIPPER CHALLENGE 21 SEPTEMBER 2018 clipper-events.com

WELCOME clipper-events.com All of us at Sailors Society are aware that without the funds we have received from events such as the Clipper Challenge Regatta we would not be where we are today.

2 WELCOME clipper-events.com All of us at Sailors Society are aware that without the funds we have received from events such as the Clipper Challenge Regatta we would not be where we are today. Sailors Society was founded 200 years ago in London to minister to the needs of destitute seafarers who has returned home from the Napoleonic Wars. Your support of Sailors Society is contributing to make the impact of the lives of seafarers and their families all over the world. Thanks to supporters like you, since 2013 we ve doubled the number of our chaplains, so we ve got 118 chaplains and ship visitors supporting seafarers every day in 29 countries. We have also provided children from seafaring communities in the Philippines with boats, so they no longer have to swim to school. In our 200th year we are continuing to develop new and life- changing programmes such as creating apps to improve on board well-being and more connected welfare provision. On behalf of Sailors Society and the seafaring communities we care for, thank you for your support. With your help, we will continue to be better and stronger and to do more for the world s seafarers.

ITINERARY 21 SEPTEMBER 2018 09.00 HRS Guests arrive at All Bar One, Gunwharf Quays, where you have an opportunity to relax and meet fellow crew mates and rival teams over an informal breakfast.

4 ITINERARY 21 SEPTEMBER HRS Guests arrive at All Bar One, Gunwharf Quays, where you have an opportunity to relax and meet fellow crew mates and rival teams over an informal breakfast. We ll run through the day giving key information on the schedule and the weather HRS Once on board, the skipper will give a full safety briefing and introduce you to the yacht and the basic principles of sailing HRS Slip lines and head out into the Solent for tack, gybe and race training, demonstrating how to get the most out of these fantastic racing yachts HRS Racing lunch served on board HRS The competition begins with a series of races (up to three). Each of the Clipper 70 yachts are identical providing truly matched racing. Approximate racing times: Race One Race Two Race Three HRS After a great day on the water arrive back alongside at Gunwharf Quays with time to use the shoreside facilities HRS Trophy presentation and dinner at The Still and West in Old Portsmouth (see map on page 10 for location). The calibre of staff both on and off the water is very high. The skipper and mates are always enthusiastic and professional, demonstrating a level of professionalism that is hard to match elsewhere in the sailing industry. With the impressive size of boats Clipper Events offers, it is easy to spot the other teams on the water, which adds an extra level of competitiveness between the teams as they aim to be first back across the finish line. A Vice President within the Corporate Investment Bank, JP Morgan

YACHTS ARE FULLY INSURED AND SAFETY COMPLIANT FOR: Up to 12 guests per yacht. All guests must be over 18 on the day of the event. Full compliance to the Marine Coastguard Agency s Code of Practice.

5 YACHTS ARE FULLY INSURED AND SAFETY COMPLIANT FOR: Up to 12 guests per yacht. All guests must be over 18 on the day of the event. Full compliance to the Marine Coastguard Agency s Code of Practice. clipper-events.com CATERING The following catering is included in your charter; WELCOME BREAKFAST ASHORE Breakfast butties and pastries served with tea, coffee and orange juice LUNCH ON BOARD Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee A selection of filled baguettes or granary baps An individual handmade savoury accompaniment AFTERNOON TEA ON BOARD A selection of individual cake squares and fruit

CLIPPER 70 In January 2011 the highly respected naval architect Tony Castro was commissioned to design a new fleet to take the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race to the next

Tony s design is an exciting one, perfectly suited for both racing round the world and for competitive inshore racing.

6 CLIPPER 70 In January 2011 the highly respected naval architect Tony Castro was commissioned to design a new fleet to take the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race to the next level. The Clipper 70 forms the third generation of Clipper Race yachts. Tony s design is an exciting one, perfectly suited for both racing round the world and for competitive inshore racing. They completed their third circumnavigation in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. CLIPPER 70 IN NUMBERS LENGTH 23m or 75 6 BEAM 5.65m or 18 6 DRAFT 3m or 9 10 MAST HEIGHT 29m or 95 MAINSAIL AREA m sq or 1,326 feet sq HEADSAIL AREA m sq or 1, feet sq YACHT WEIGHT 31,700kg or ton KEEL WEIGHT 12,000kg or ton

7 clipper-events.com All in all it should provide its crews with the experience of a lifetime, the fun and pleasure of sailing an ocean racing yacht and bring them home with unforgettable memories. Remember: memories are better than dreams... Tony Castro on the Clipper 70s

8 FAQs WILL I GET SEA SICK? Sea sickness is uncommon unless the conditions are unusually rough. If you are susceptible to sea sickness, prevention is better that cure, so make sure you take tablets before you get on board. Unfortunately we cannot supply tablets but they are available in most supermarkets and chemists. HOW FIT DO I NEED TO BE TO SAIL? You will need to be moderately agile to get around the boat when it is sailing. Strength is not so important as you will be working as a team to hoist and trim sails. If you do have any restrictions in your mobility, then please let us know in advance. WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS NO WIND? It is unusual to be on the water for a whole day without wind! If there are points in the day where the breeze is too light to sail properly, there are a number of other fun, team building activities that the skippers and mates encourage the crew to get involved with. Everything from climbing the masts, to racing sail hoists and Solent treasure hunts. WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER IS REALLY BAD? We haven t cancelled a sailing day yet! The yachts are built to sail around the world and easily handle windy conditions under the professional guidance of our skippers. Some of our best days have been in gale force winds where teamwork has been imperative to sail the boat. DO I NEED ANY PREVIOUS SAILING EXPERIENCE? No, our professional skippers and mates are experienced in training people of all abilities. We usually have people with a mix of sailing experience attending our corporate days from complete novices to keen sailors. DO I HAVE TO GET ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH THE SAILING? The more you put into your sailing day the more you get out and we encourage everyone to have a go. However if you are happier to sit back and relax, there is always plenty of action to watch both on and off the boat.

9 clipper-events.com WHAT TO BRING Wet weather gear and lifejackets are provided on board the yachts for your use. FOOTWEAR TROUSERS JUMPER T SHIRT HEADWEAR Sailing boots or deck shoes are ideal however if you do not have these then light soled, non-marking trainers are fine Hard wearing trousers that dry easily (not jeans), chinos are ideal A pullover or fleece (woolly jumpers absorb water and stay wet so are not recommended) A t-shirt or similar (synthetic not cotton are best most thermal clothing is synthetic, long sleeved t-shirts are also useful A cap and a woolly hat GLOVES OR SAILING GLOVES SUNGLASSES AND SUNSCREEN THICK SOCKS If you have them Even in winter months For colder months WARM OR THERMAL For colder months UNDERWEAR Any personal medicines including seasickness pills if you think you might need them Temperatures can drop noticeably when you are on the water, even in summer. Therefore please ensure you bring adequate warm clothing in a soft bag.

10 ASTLEY ST. P GETTING HERE BY RAIL Portsmouth Harbour railway station is situated beside Gunwharf Quays with direct connections to London and across the UK. On leaving the station turn right and follow the road round to enter Gunwharf Quays. Walk straight towards the sea front and the gate to the marina will be in front of you, Spinnaker Tower will be on your right. The breakfast venue, All Bar One, is located in front of the marina. BY ROAD The M27, A27 and A3(M) connect Portsmouth Harbour with the rest of Britain s motorway network. Come into Portsmouth on the M275 and follow the brown signs to the Historic Waterfront, and then to Gunwharf Quays, postcode PO1 3TZ. PARKING The postcode PO1 3TZ will lead you directly to the 1,532 space Gunwharf Quays underground car park, height restriction 2.2m. Discounted parking is available for Clipper Events customers, please ask about this on the morning of the event. Once parked take the escalators up and walk towards the waterfront and marina. The breakfast venue, All Bar One, is located on the waterfront by the marina. Just a super quick message to say a very big thank you for yesterday. It was a truly amazing day: an awesome experience, genuinely fun, big learnings for all and a great team builder. Southampton MUMBY S O U T H Fareham R O A D HIGH STREET S T R E E T GOSPORT Haslar Bridge Royal Navy Submarine Museum and H.M.S. Alliance A27 Port Solent Marina A2030 Portsmouth GUNWHARF QUAYS Gosport Marina ADMIRALTY ROAD Old Portsmouth Point H.M.S. Warrior Portsmouth Harbour Spinnaker Tower A3 Southsea Marina Royal Naval Museum THE HAR D Car Ferry Terminal The Still & West Round Tower GUNWHARF QUAYS B R O A D S T R E E T RD. GUNWHARF Old Portsmouth Portsmouth Cathedral Square Tower ST. H I G H Chichester Marina Q U E E N S T R E E T G E ORGE S ROAD S T R E E T P E M B R O K E Clarence Pier Treadgolds PORTSEA R O A D CAMBRIDGE PIER RD. A286 PORTSMOUTH RD. M USEUM RD. KINGS TERRACE HAMPSHIRE T. ANGLESEA RD. SOUTHSEA TER.WESTERN PDE. D U I S B U R G ALFRED RD. Chichester STA N H O PE A286 Portsmouth GUNWHARF RC Cathedral St. Agatha s QUAYS Church ST. GEORGE S ST. PARK ROAD City Museum & Art Gallery MARKETWAY K I N G S R O A D WAY C AS T LE R O A D W LK. GUILDHALL I S A M BARD BRUNEL RD. W I N S T O N ROAD ST. KENT STREET E L DON E D WARD S STATION ROAD Commercial Road Precinct ST. JAMES ROAD PORTLAND RD. RD. GREEN RD. S T. WATERLOO ARU N D E L S T R E E C H U R C H I L L E L M QUEEN S CRESC. ST. COTTAGE S O U T H G R O VE ROAD CHURCH PATH CRASSWELL GREETHAM SOMERS ROAD G R O V E RAILWAY PAINS A V E N U R D. MARG AT E RO A D GROVE A L B A N Y ST. CANAL STREET BLACKFRIARS ROAD ROAD N. VIEW BAILE RD ST. ANDREW S V I C T O A L B Managing Director, Salad Creative Hovercraft OSB O R N E R O A D

or more effective internal teams. The fleet is also available for bespoke sailing events and established regattas such as Cowes Week and the Round the Island Race.

11 CLIPPER EVENTS clipper-events.com Clipper Events is the UK s leading marine events and yacht charter company, renowned for its industry sailing events which can benefit corporations by either building stronger customer relations or more effective internal teams. The fleet is also available for bespoke sailing events and established regattas such as Cowes Week and the Round the Island Race. Sailing on the Clipper 68-foot or Clipper 70-foot yachts, guests are able to experience racing on the world s largest matched fleet of ocean racing yachts. For our business it provided untold kudos and our association with Clipper Events provided us with the right platform to promote our business. For our guests this was a day to be remembered, and was a real win-win. Keith Pallett, MD. CoMech

CLIPPER VENTURES Clipper Ventures is the international marine events company founded by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston in 1995.

12 CLIPPER VENTURES Clipper Ventures is the international marine events company founded by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston in The company now owns eight Clipper 68-foot and eleven Clipper 70-foot ocean racing yachts and runs the Clipper Round the World Race. Each of the yachts on the Clipper Race is sponsored by a country, city or region who use the event as a global marketing platform to generate tourism and trade. The race is also used by corporations as a brand and business development platform by harnessing its powerful consumer, business and government links.

In 2007 he circumnavigated again in the Velux 5 Oceans race at the age of 68, and most recently at the age of 75

13 SIR ROBIN KNOX-JOHNSTON clipper-events.com In 1968 Sir Robin made history by becoming the first man to sail solo and non-stop around the globe. In 2007 he circumnavigated again in the Velux 5 Oceans race at the age of 68, and most recently at the age of 75 completed the single handed Route du Rhum race across the Atlantic. He is the inspirational co-founder and Chairman of Clipper Ventures which runs the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and unique team building sailing events.

14 With Clipper Events, the opportunities are vast and we are always looking to create exciting and dynamic on the water events. To discuss your personal requirements and objectives, or simply to find out more information, please contact us. For further information please contact +44 (0) clipper-events.com

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