Corporate Sailing

Corporate Sailing is a team-building day on the Solent where teams learn to sail and compete aboard 40-foot yachts. The event combines an introduction to sailing with hands-on roles on board before moving into short, competitive races where communication and coordination become particularly important.

No. The yachts are fully crewed with a skipper and hostess, and the event is designed for groups that may never have sailed before. Participants are encouraged to get involved by taking the helm, handling sails and operating the winches, with the skipper guiding the crew throughout.

Corporate Sailing operates on the Solent on the South Coast, with sailing available from ports including Southampton, Hamble River and Portsmouth. The Solent is a particularly fitting setting for the event because of its strong connection with British sailing.

After a safety briefing from the skipper, the yachts head out into the Solent and the group gets time to become familiar with the boat and learn how everything works. After lunch, the competitive element increases with a series of short races, where teamwork, communication and coordination all make a difference.

Yes. Rather than simply being passengers, participants are encouraged to take an active role on board. Depending on the role assigned by the skipper, this can include steering the yacht, handling the sails and grinding the winches, giving everyone a chance to contribute to the crew.

The day can start relatively leisurely as everyone learns the ropes, but the competitive element builds after lunch when the teams take part in short yacht races. Because sailing is so dependent on coordinated crew work, teams need to communicate and work together if they want to get ahead.

Yes. The sailing can form part of a wider corporate itinerary, and the event team can help organise associated transport, accommodation and conference requirements. This makes it possible to combine sailing with meetings or other corporate activities as part of a wider away day.

The event is suitable for groups of around 5 to 300 people, with multiple yachts allowing larger groups to take part and compete against one another. The exact arrangement depends on your group size and the sailing itinerary you choose.

The event is designed with inexperienced sailors in mind. Each yacht has a skipper and hostess, and the day begins with a safety briefing before participants gradually get involved with the sailing. The aim is to get everyone contributing rather than expecting guests to arrive with nautical experience.

Yes. A Rib experience can be arranged for groups looking for an extra burst of speed, and the wider event can also be planned alongside transport, hotels and conference requirements. The itinerary can therefore be built around the needs of your corporate group rather than being limited to sailing alone.