The Le Tournoi Sailing Challenge 2008
The following information is for all participants, either at corporate or individual level.
To ensure you receive priority updates and to register your interest in the event, you should contact Andy Le Seelleur on Mobile: 07797 758338 or Email: admin@letournoi.org
Cost of Entering a Boat
The total cost of sponsoring a boat will be announced in February but it is anticipated that the cost of entering a yacht will be £5,500.
A deposit of £2,000 will be required, payable to Le Tournoi Charity Sports.
In addition to the final entry fee, entrants must undertake to raise a charitable contribution of at least £1,000 which is payable in full prior to the start of the Challenge.
The entry cost covers:
- Yacht charter
- Foul weather clothing
- Corporate banners
- Corporate forestay flag
- Corporate hull stickers
- Corporate photo pack
- Marina fees
- Social events in Guernsey, Jersey and Cowes
- Committee boat and logistics for Race Director and Committee.
Additional costs:
All travel and accommodation organisation is the responsibility of the event participants.
Individual Insurance, for further detail please see Insurance Information section.
Skippers are responsible for ensuring they have all necessary charts for the sailing courses and surrounding area.
Provisioning boats, for further information please information contained in the Form Downloads section.
Sunsail security deposit; for further information please see the Sunsail booking conditions section.
Information required on individual participants
Completion of the Individual Participant details form located via the Form Downloads section.
Prior to each race a crew sign in sheet will be completed by each individual, this will include the Le Tournoi terms and conditions viewable via the Form Downloads section.
Information required by Sunsail
Completion of Sunsail event and Group Charter Booking Forms, inclusive of security deposit details.
Skipper and Crew sailing CVs.
For further information regarding Sunsail terms and conditions:
www.sunsail.com/hospitality/regattas_events/booking_form
Participant Clothing
A range of discounted Gill clothing is available via Le Tournoi, click here or please see Form Downloads section for details. All items will be embroidered with the Sailing Challenge and your corporate logos.
Suggested personal items can be found via the Form Downloads section.
Please note Sunsail provide all foul weather gear when collecting the boats at Port Solent, this will include jacket and salopetttes and life jackets.
Le Tournoi Terms and Conditions for Participants
Please see the Form Downloads section for full Terms and Conditions.
Race Management
Race Director – Chris Simon
- RYA official responsible for race management matters in the Channel Islands
- Overall governance of technical and logistical aspects of the race
- Adherence to the racing Rules of sailing 2005-2008
- Appointment of Race officials
- Sailing Instructions
Organising Authority – Portsmouth Harbour Yacht Club (PHYC)
Crew Requirements
The Sunfast 37’s can take 8 crew members, this must comprise of at least:
Skipper
Yachtmaster certificated and be able to provide a Sailing CV.
2 Competent Crew
Evidence experience either by Certification or Sailing CV.
Remaining Crew
May comprise of novice sailors but some practical yachting experience is required.
All crew members have to be self sourced however Le Tournoi is approached by freelancers should you require assistance – these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Crew Training Sessions
Team Development and Leadership Training
Le Tournoi have partnered with Will Carnegie to offer crews the opportunity of Team Development and Leadership training pre the event. Will skippered Veritas in the BT Global Challenge in 2001 and works as a professional consultant providing team development skills to Corporates globally.
This training is included in the cost of the boat and will enable your crews, as individuals and as a team, to prepare themselves for the challenge ahead.
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Crew Formation - The key principles behind forming and developin teams.
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First Storm - Preparing for and leading through high pressure situations.
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Sustaining High Performance - Sustaining success and effectiveness.
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Integrating new Team members - Developing new team players effectively.
Believe us, your HR department couldn't source this opportunity for the cost of your full event entry!!
Training sessions will be provided in an afternoon or over two evenings, arrangements upon request.
St Helier Yacht Club
Le Tournoi is pleased to announce that St Helier Yacht Club are running a Novice Training Program this year.
This is to include:
- Learing all the points of sailing
- Setting the sails
- Taking the helm
- Rules of the road
- Racing around the bouys in the bay
- Skippers will rotate crew around so that they can try all the different places on the yacht
Detailed information on the offer is available via the downloads section. Should you be interested in attending the sessions please register your interest with Eileen Allen on 07700 328659 who will assist with your arrangements with St Helier Yacht Club representatives.
Insurance Information
Sunsail
Sunsail has £10,000,000 Public, products and Tour Operators liability cover.
Insurance details and certificate of Insurance are available via the Form Downloads section.
All of the yachts will comply with the Marine & Coastguard Agency small commercial vessels code of practice & RYA recognition for sailing schools.
Le Tournoi
Event Liability Insurance
- £2,000,000 cover for any single incident.
- Cover is to indemnify organisers against loss or damage to third parties and equipment as a result of an onshore event-driven incident.
Does not cover:
- Losses suffered through taking part in the sailing.
- Event cancellations due to adverse weather conditions; cancellation insurance can be arranged by individual entries. Refunds cannot be given in the event of full or part-cancellation of the Challenge.
Personal
Personal Insurance is not included and is the responsibility of the Corporate or Individual to obtain. It is understood that Snowcard level 5 insurance covers this style of event. www.snowcard.co.uk
Sunsail Sunfast 37s
Jeanneau Sunfast 37’s are centred towards sailing performance, optimised for all the different racing handicaps. The style of vessel provides a perfect blend of safety, racing ability and comfort for the nights on board.
A full inventory and equipment supplied by Sunsail is available via the Form Downloads section.
Social Events
Le Tournoi is currently in discussions with the various ports to deliver high impact events that will attract media attention. These are currently work in progress however here's a taster of what we are working on.
- Lunch in the bay for the Battle of Britain Air Display
