Text Size: A A A What We Do About Us Get Involved Become a Member Shop Sponsors Latest News Home > Get Involved > Fundraising > Our Events > Solent Challenge Solent Challenge The team sailing race ‘The DSUK Solent Challenge’ will be held on September 15th in Portsmouth. This event will include a practice race in the morning followed by the main event in the afternoon. Event Location: Portsmouth Event Date: 15/09/2016 to 15/09/2016 A trophy will be awarded to the winning team. There will be stiff competition for the DSUK Solent Cup; we are hoping that many teams/companies will enjoy this new exciting team building event that also helps raise much needed funds for DSUK. The capacity of the boat is 10, as there will be two Sunsail staff on board. Entries: A boat costs £1500 for companies or groups of friends up to 10. Individuals can enter at £150 per person and will be assigned to a crew. Everyone will be encouraged to raise £50 in addition to the cost of the boat, helping us raise a total of £5000. It may be possible to have fewer crew members than 10, however this will depend on the experience of the participants. The boat will still cost £1500. If individuals or small companies wish to partake then we will endeavour to create a new team or place you on existing teams. You can register by completing and returning either of the forms below, then giving us a quick call to make payment by either debit/credit card (credit cards carry a 2% charge) Team registration form Planned itinerary for 3rd of September 2015 08:30 Arrive at Portsmouth Harbour Yacht Club for breakfast overlooking the marina. Introduction to skipper & 1st mate 09:30 Teams make their way to the boats and following a safety brief will head out to the Solent for a practise morning 12:00 Lunch afloat on the boat After lunch Race 1 followed by race 2 16:30 Return to Port Solent The boat will be a Sunsail Match First 40 or equivalent - http://www.sunsail.co.uk/fleet/beneteau-first-40 Above is the provisional programme for the day and the skippers might amend the sailing times slightly. The two races will be fun and short (doesn’t mean it will not be competitive!) What to Bring: · Waterproofs and lifejackets will be provided from Sunsail. · Clothing: please no jeans, just comfy clothes (track suit maybe?), depends on weather and temperatures. · Trainers/pumps/deck shoes are best for yacht. Please bring another spare for shore side as the ones on board may get damp. · Lunch and drinks will be provided, but if anyone drinks a lot of water we would suggest to take your own. · No reading or learning how to sail is required prior to the race, your skipper and 1st mate will brief you before the sailing. View More Challenges Share your memories View more > Become a DSUK Member View more > Contact Us Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms and Conditions © Disability Snowsport 2012. Scottish Registration SC040699 - Charity Registration 287106 - Registration Cardiff 1681335 - Created by Tellonline