Sailing
We organize professional regattas with sailing cruises or Monotypes (J80, Plate 25 or Tom 28) in the most prestigious Clubs in Spain.
Our Corporate Regattas and alternative programs (i.e. coastal sailing cruises, whale watching cruises or sailing cocktails) are available in Barcelona, Mallorca, Valencia, Alicante, and San Sebastian)
Corporate Regatta I Barcelona Royal Yacht Club
Sailing is a natural team-building activity. Participants have to work together well, communicate efficiently and have well-defined roles and responsibilities simply to make the yacht move! Our sailing regattas offer a unique and thrilling way to experience Barcelona Harbour. Participants sail aboard fully equipped yachts. Each team is led by qualified and experienced skippers, who will guide and encourage every member of the crew to take an active part in the steering and sailing of the yacht. Your team will first learn the basics of sailing. Unless otherwise advised, all terms will be defined assuming you are all complete newcomers to the sport. Sailing is easy, but becoming a truly expert can take years. There’s always something more to learn…once you catch the sailing bug you’ll want to learn it all!
The Director of Sailing will brief all teams on the Basic Principles of Sailing Yachts: Sailing Downwind, Sailing Upwind, Reaching -Sailing across the Wind, Stopping… Once these principles are mastered, you will have the basic knowledge required to sail off, turn round and return.
Sailing is an active sport and racing particularly does require a certain level of fitness and mobility for each of the crew to move around the boat and to pull ropes. Lifejackets will be provided, but you need to come prepared to be outside for a couple of hours. Soft-soled shoes, or boots that will give you adequate grip whilst not marking the decks are essential. Lots of warm layers are better than thick layers as you’ll get hot at times. Waterproofs are essential -golfing or walking types will be sufficient, as we won’t be venturing afloat in really adverse conditions. Sailing gloves (available from any online chandler) will also be required. It may also be beneficial to bring a change of clothes as well.
Event Format
Sailing Regattas
Participants
Minimum: 15-Maximum: 250
Running Time
Half a day (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) or (4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Customized schedules available
Key Elements
Teamwork, Team Roles, Communication, Incentive
Features of the Race – Racing teams: 6-7 crew members per cruise plus a qualified skipper. – Cruises: For the competition to be as balanced as possible, all cruises will be 12- 13meters long and be identical or very similar. – The committee boat: This boat will decide who the winner is at the finish line apart from undertaking its usual duties as a committee boat.
Optional Services – Lifeboat: There will be a lifeboat that can be also used for the photo/video reportage – Sailing Trophies and award ceremony at the Royal Yacht Club – Working breakfast and lunch on the terrace of the Barcelona Royal Yacht Club. – Customised polo shirts and hats for the racing teams. – Customised side flags for all yachts. – Professional graphic reportages on digital or paper formats available upon request.
Our Team of Professionals – Director of Sailing: Our team has the honour to be led by the former Director of the Barcelona Royal Yacht Club (Real Club Náutico de Barcelona) and its School of Navigation. The Regatta Director, with eight years of experience managing the Royal Yacht Club, has been passionate and actively involved with sailing throughout his entire life organising a number of prestigious Cruising Race Championships qualifying for the Spanish National Championship. Our Director of Sailing also has experience in Corporate Hospitality at fist class events such as The America s Cup. – Skippers: Hand picked fully qualified Skippers chosen by our Director of Sailing. – Technical and Logistic Direction: Barcelona Royal Yacht Club (Real Club Náutico de Barcelona)
Barcelona Royal Yacht Club The Real Club Náutico de Barcelona is one of the most elite clubs in Europe and a favourite of the Royal Family; access is permitted only to members. However our corporate client groups escorted by our Director of Sailing may enjoy the Royal Club as members. At the end of the regatta all participants will be able to disembark at the Port Vell and enter the premises of the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona where the Restaurant Metre (Restaurant of the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona –One Michelin Star) will receive all participants with a glass of cava. If appropriated, the Race will come to an end at the Noble Hall of the Club where the award ceremony will take place followed by a delightful lunch on the Restaurants Terrace by the sea. Let the Mediterranean see be the ideal venue to enhance your company s convention, client day, or incentive event
Optional
Spaces
If you need a space for your event, we will present you the best options.
Accommodation
Getting the accommodation type right is key,
leave it to us.
Transportation
Collective transportation is more ecological and facilitates the organization of your event.
Photography and Video
Our professional filmmakers and photographers will make your event unforgettable.
Restoration
A coffee break, a working lunch, a gala dinner ... our team takes care of everything.
Merchandising
Give a magical touch to your event with corporate polo shirts, waterproofs ... or very special prizes.