Taittinger Regatta

RACE BACKGROUND:

Organised by the Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth on the Isle Of Wight The Taittinger Regatta has proven to be a very hotly contested event which has always been known for it’s competitiveness on the water and it’s parties on shore. Little wonder, as the regatta is a steeped in tradition and the rivalry between the island based and mainland based crews keeps the regatta popular.  The racing is followed by a lively onshore party event and fireworks display.

The Taittinger Regatta features a busy programme spread over a weekend of racing, but there is still ample time to chill out, network and bond with colleagues and rivals alike. The event begins in the western Solent on Friday and there promises to be a fiery start to the race. Slick teamwork is everything in this game. Once off  Yarmouth and suitably refreshed with a racing lunch, the serious action commences, with the fleet engaging for good humoured battle on the racecourse before all competitors head in to Yarmouth for the evenings event.

All this racing is just the prelude to the serious action, a hosted party event which takes place in the evening and gives competitors a chance to kick back, relax, discuss no sailing related issues with peers and potentially get well oiled in the process.

The following day sore heads are forgotten as the yachts head back out on to the race course to conclude hostilities. Expect some close racing, as the fleet of 10 identical Beneteaus are easily handled and rewarding to race. By 4pm, it’s all over and all that is left is to await the prize giving ceremony, accompanied by tea and cakes. The question is, will your team be a well oiled machine or just an oily mess?