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BRITANNIA AWARDED BENETEAU CUP CONTRACT
25.01.08

Britannia Corporate Events, the leading regatta and charter company in the UK, has been awarded by Ancasta the contract to run all aspects of the Beneteau Cup 2008.

The Beneteau Cup is the largest regatta for Beneteau owners in the UK, and has been run in the past by Ancasta using its internal team of brokers and external event organisers. Nearly 100 yachts compete at every level, from the family fun of a treasure hunt to the cut and thrust of the Class A IRC fleet racing. The regatta has a full programme of racing, combined with a superb programme of entertainment.

The Beneteau Cup 2008 will take place on 15-17 August 2008 in Cowes.

Simon Boulding of Britannia Corporate Events comments:
“We are delighted that Ancasta has awarded us the contract for the Beneteau Cup 2008 and look forward to working with Ancasta and Beneteau on this project. Britannia has proven to be the event manager of choice for any regatta owner that wishes to outsource their event to the leader in the field of regatta and event management.” w.beneteaucup.co.uk
For further information please contact:

Simon Boulding
Marketing Manager
Britannia Corporate Events

Beneteau Cup report- posted 21st August 2007

The 2007 Bénéteau Cup was dominated convincingly by new Bénéteau 40.7 Addiction was helmed by Ian Handley, and a team hand-picked from friends and family. 55 Beneteaus came to the event, held in Cowes over the 3 days of 17th - 19th August. This ubiquitous class, from the world's largest boat builder, encompassed everything from the out-and-out racer to the 2-person 21ft Bénéteau 210. Despite losing a number of the 40.7s to the Fastnet Race (much to the regret of some!) this model dominated the battle in Class A. Addiction managed to see off their closest rival Tim Spalding's Love Shack, winner of 2 races, by gaining three 1sts, a 2nd and 4th. The windward leeward mid-Solent courses also gave the First 31.7 class a chance to flex their muscles. The performance of Jason Corlett's Eauvation from the Isle of Mann fell only 4 points short of winner Kurketrekker owned by Stephen Parry. Meanwhile Class B was sailed by non-IRC yachts under the 'Handicap Nationale' system, which suits the crews of many less frequently raced Bénéteaus. John Cervenka's First 405 Spirit III of Southampton scored consistent podium results to gain 1st place in Division B and Tony Brook's First 260 It's Now or Never won Division 2. The so-called 'family division' which comprises Class C enjoyed some leisurely white sail racing including a Treasure Hunt with a mystery course from Cowes to Hamble. The overall winner was John Vincent's Oceanis 50 Night Swimming, which also won the Treasure Hunt. The highlight of the event was the Dubarry Jungle Ball, spectacularly decorated with jazz dancing till late, but the focus, of course, was the racing which, despite some damp and windy weather, ran with no major delays. The event which was run by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, was supported by UK Halsey Sailmakers, Raymarine, Dubarry, McMurdo, Musto, Ancasta, Cockburns and Red Funnel. - ends -

Countdown to the Bénéteau Cup - posted 2nd August 2007

The Bénéteau Cup in Cowes is the holy grail of many dozens of Bénéteau owners whose cruising and racing yachts originate from the most successful boat builder in the world. The 2007 regatta is due to kick off in Cowes in just over two weeks' time. Entries are pouring in for the regatta which attracts a full range of sailing and racing abilities, from crack crews in Class A's IRC division through the Class B "Handicap Nationale" cruiser racers, to Class C's family rally enthusiasts who get to pursue a Treasure Hunt on their first day at the event. Apart from this attraction, there are 3 days of full on racing courses in the Solent, managed by the more than experienced Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, and classes will be split in two according to their ratings to give fair racing to all. This year features the Jungle Ball, and if previous years are anything to go by, there promises to be a dramatic array of musical fancy dress characters. A whole host of prizes are to be presented courtesy of Raymarine, UK Sailmakers, Musto, Ancasta and Dubarry. The regatta will take place from 17th - 19th August. Entries are being received from all corners of the UK and beyond, and will continue to be accepted until 48 hours before the event begins. There are many 'Bénéteau Cups' held around the world for owners, but the UK Cowes event was the first, is by far the biggest, and set to keep growing. - ends -

 

A Great Line Up of Bands - Date posted 5-4-07

Eat your heart out Isle of Wight Festival! The Bénéteau Cup is featuring live bands on both evenings of the event. On Friday night at the Royal Corinthian YC well-known band The Accelerators will be playing live on stage, followed by DJ The Main Event. On Saturday the unforgettably named King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys will be on stage at the Dubarry Spectacular Rumble in the Jungle Ball. Book your tickets early - applications will be sent out with the Notice of Race which we hope to be mailing in mid-April. Get ready to loosen up on the dance floor after a hard day of racing!

Beneteau Cup 2007 - Date posted 13-12-06
The Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) are very proud to have been nominated as the charity for the Beneteau Cup Dinner on Saturday 18th August 2007. We will be hosting a game of HEADS & TAILS which raised over £1000 in 2006 and we hope you will all support the JST during this fun game in 2007 and help us raise some much needed and appreciated funds! just remember the JST NEEDS YOU!

For more information on the Jubilee Sailing Trust please
visit our website or give the team a call on Tel: 0870 443 5781