Introduction and prices

Scandia Cowes Week is Europe’s premier sailing event, and you and your guests can enjoy all the action from your own yacht, sailing amongst the spectacular fleets. Lilley & Gillie can offer a range of options to meet your specific requirements, whether it is the thrill of more serious yacht racing, or simply enjoying a day out on the water in a more leisurely manner.

For those looking ‘something different’  we are able, through our association with Clipper Ventures to offer access to the Clipper '60 and Dubois '68 racing yachts. The current Clipper Round The World Race is not scheduled to end until the end of July so it is unlikely that we will have any of the current yachts available during Cowes Week, but the Clipper '60 racing yachts are also previous participants in the trans global race. Alternatively we are able to offer Jeannau Sun Odessey yachts.

Package options

We have included the outline of an 'example itinerary' but we would be very happy to discuss an alternative programme to meet your specific requirements.

Your day would start in Lymington, New Forest with a full briefing from their professional skipper and crew for the day. After 'getting to know' the yachts, you will enjoy a leisurely morning sailing across to Cowes, to enjoy some top class racing action.

Guests are invited to get involved with sailing the yacht, from helming to winching or alternatively relaxing and enjoying the day with a glass of Pimms.
Lunch can either be taken onboard in one of the many bays off the Isle of Wight or 'onshore' in a restaurant in Cowes.

Where numbers allow, the afternoon can involve a race in between the fleet back to Lymington.

Package contents

A typical Hospitality Day includes:

• The exclusive charter of a yacht for the day's sailing with a professional skipper and crew
• Tea, coffee and bacon rolls on arrival
• Full safety briefing and yacht familiarisation
• Morning sailing to view the Skandia Cowes week racing
• Buffet lunch served on board or at one of the many available restaurants in Cowes
• Afternoon tea served on board
• Soft drinks available throughout the day
• Complimentary loan of waterproof clothing
• A complimentary gift for each guest
• Attendance of Lilley & Gillie Hospitality Management

Hotels

Testimonials

Feedback on Clipper Hospitality at Cowes Week 2005

"Thanks you for a perfect day, everyone enjoyed the experience very much and felt lucky to have been give the opportunity, the food, drink and hospitality was fantastic and the ultimate aim - to build relationships within the team - was achieved!"

"Your letter said 'The Ultimate Sailing Experience' and you were not wrong, I cannot remember spending a more enjoyable day in years, I just loved being on the water on a 68ft sailing yacht, what a treat. Thank you for kind attention and hospitality, a Pimms at 10.30 was certainly a first, fortunately being on a boat one could run around until the sun appeared over the yard arm!"

"I thank you for a most enjoyable day yesterday. The relaxed ambience masked what was clearly a well planned and professionally managed event."

"I would like to say a very big thank you for making our client sailing day such a special event. All our clients had a great time, and your team looked after us all wonderfully. I will definitely do my best to arrange others in the future!"