cards and payment regatta 2016

CARDS AND
PAYMENT REGATTA
2016
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WELCOME
Greenings International and
Clipper Events are delighted
to invite you to enter teams
to compete in the 7th
Greenings Clipper Cards
& Payments Regatta
on 9 September 2016.
The six events have seen teams from
Your team will begin the morning with
across the sector including Amex, CLS,
sail training before taking control of the
CyberSource, FIS, Global Payments,
yacht, ensuring everyone on board is
MoBank, PayX, PrePay Technologies, Retail
able to participate.
Decisions, UATP, Verifone, WorldPay all
battling it out to take home the coveted title.
This unique event brings together teams
who work within the cards and digital
payments sector and create a compelling
Greenings International and Clipper Events
look forward to welcoming you aboard!
Best wishes,
Andrew Greening
business environment through which
to do business and build relationships.
However, the day is also immensely fun and
offers a thrilling sailing experience for the
experienced or novice sailor. Each yacht is
skippered by a professional team, many of
whom have taken part in the Clipper Round
the World Yacht Race.
“I cannot recommend this worldclass experience highly enough.
It was a truly memorable and highly
beneficial event, the team building
and bonding opportunities are
unique. Do not hesitate to sign up you will not be disappointed and the
investment will definitely be worth it.
CEO, Global Payments
ITINERARY
FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER
08.00 HRS
13.30 – 14.30 HRS
Teams for the Greenings Clipper Challenge
Lunch at the Royal Ocean Racing Club, slip
arrive at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth,
lines and head back into the Solent for the
where you have an opportunity to meet crew
afternoons races
mates over an informal breakfast. We’ll run
through the day giving key information on
15.30 HRS
the schedule and weather.
Race two, race three starting as soon
Once on board, the skipper will give a full safety
briefing and introduce you to the yacht and the
basic principles of sailing.
as possible after
18.00 HRS
Yachts arrive alongside at Gunwharf
09.15 HRS
Quays after a great day on the water.
The calibre of staff both on and off the water is very
Slip lines and head out into the Solent for tack,
high. The skipper and mates are always enthusiastic and
gybe and race training, demonstrating how to get
professional, demonstrating a level of professionalism that
the most out of these fantastic racing yachts.
is hard to match elsewhere in the sailing industry. With the
impressive size of boats Clipper Events offers, it is easy
11.45 HRS
Race One
to spot the other teams on the water, which adds an extra
level of competitiveness between the teams as they aim to
be first back across the finish line.
A Vice President within the Corporate
Investment Bank, JP Morgan
Up to 12 guests per yacht. All guests must be over 18 on the
day of the event. Full compliance to the Marine Coastguard
Agency’s Code of Practice.
CATERING
The following catering is
included in your charter
WELCOME BREAKFAST ASHORE
Breakfast butties and pastries served with
tea, coffee and orange juice
BUFFET LUNCH ASHORE AT COWES
AFTERNOON SNACKS AVAILABLE
ON BOARD
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YACHTS ARE FULLY INSURED
AND SAFETY COMPLIANT FOR:
CLIPPER 70
In January 2011 the highly
respected naval architect Tony
Castro was commissioned to
design a new fleet to take the
Clipper Round the World Yacht
Race to the next level.
Tony Castro’s new Clipper 70 forms
the third generation of Clipper racing yachts.
His design is an exciting one, perfectly suited
for both racing round the world and for
competitive inshore racing. The new yachts
were built in China and have been fitted out
by UK and International suppliers.
CLIPPER 70 IN NUMBERS
LENGTH
23m or 75’6”
MAINSAIL AREA
123.19m sq or 1,326 feet sq
BEAM
5.65m or 18’6”
HEADSAIL AREA
168.43 m sq or 1,812.97 feet sq
DRAFT
3m or 9’ 10”
YACHT WEIGHT
31,700kg or 31.19 ton
MAST HEIGHT
29m or 95’
KEEL WEIGHT
12,000kg or 11.81 ton
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All in all it should provide its crews
with the experience of a lifetime, the
fun and pleasure of sailing an ocean
racing yacht and bring them home with
unforgettable memories. Remember:
memories are better than dreams...
Tony Castro on the Clipper 70s
FAQs
WILL I GET SEA SICK?
HOW FIT DO I NEED TO BE TO SAIL?
Sea sickness is uncommon unless the conditions are unusually
rough. If you are susceptible to sea sickness, prevention is
better than cure, so make sure you take tablets before you get
on board. Unfortunately we cannot supply tablets but they are
available in most supermarkets and chemists.
You will need to be moderately agile to get around the
boat when it is sailing. Strength is not so important as you
will be working as a team to hoist and trim sails. If you do
have any restrictions in your mobility, then please let us
know in advance.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS NO WIND?
DO I NEED ANY PREVIOUS SAILING EXPERIENCE?
It is unusual to be on the water for a whole day without wind!
If there are points in the day where the breeze is too light to
sail properly, there are a number of other fun, team building
activities that the skippers and mates encourage the crew
to get involved with. Everything from climbing the masts, to
racing sail hoists and Solent treasure hunts.
No, our professional skippers and mates are experienced in
training people of all abilities. We usually have people with a
mix of sailing experience attending our corporate days from
complete novices to keen sailors.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER IS REALLY BAD?
We haven’t cancelled a sailing day yet! The yachts are built to
sail around the world and easily handle windy conditions under
the professional guidance of our skippers. Some of our best
days have been in gale force winds where teamwork has been
imperative to sail the boat.
DO I HAVE TO GET ACTIVELY INVOLVED
WITH THE SAILING?
The more you put into your sailing day the more you
get out and we encourage everyone to have a go.
However if you are happier to sit back and relax,
there is always plenty of action to watch both
on and off the boat.
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WHAT TO BRING
Wet weather gear and lifejackets are provided on board the yachts for your use.
FOOTWEARSailing boots or deck shoes are ideal
however if you do not have these then
light soled, non-marking trainers are fine
TROUSERS Hard wearing trousers that dry easily
(not jeans) chinos are ideal
JUMPER A pullover or fleece (woolly jumpers
absorb water and stay wet so are
GLOVES OR SAILING GLOVES
(if you have them)
SUNGLASSES
AND SUNSCREEN
even in winter months
THICK SOCKS for colder months
WARM OR THERMAL for colder months
UNDERWEAR
not recommended)
T – SHIRT A t-shirt or similar (synthetic not cotton are
best – most ‘thermal’ clothing is synthetic,
long sleeved t-shirts are also useful
HEADWEAR A cap and a woolly hat
Any personal medicines including seasick
pills if you think you might need them
Temperatures can drop noticeably when you are on the
water, even in summer. Therefore please ensure you bring
adequate warm clothing in a soft bag.
GETTING HERE
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The M27, A27 and A3(M) connect
Portsmouth Harbour with the rest of
Britain’s motorway network. Come
into Portsmouth on the M275 and
follow the brown signs to the Historic
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The breakfast venue, Tiger Tiger,
is located in front of the marina.
Once parked take the escalators up and
walk towards the waterfront and marina.
The breakfast venue, Tiger Tiger, is
located on the waterfront by the marina.
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The postcade PO1 3TZ will lead you
directly to the 1,532 space Gunwharf
Quays underground car park, height
restriction 2.2m. Discounted parking is
available for Clipper Events customers,
please ask about this on the morning of
the event.
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GUNWHARF RD.
Portsmouth Harbour railway station
is situated beside Gunwharf Quays
with direct connections to London and
across the UK. On leaving the station
turn right and follow the road round to
enter Gunwharf Quays. Walk straight
towards the sea front and the gate
to the marina will be in front of you,
Spinnaker Tower will be on your right.
Chichester Marina
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CLIPPER
EVENTS
Clipper Events is the UK’s leading
marine events and yacht charter
company, renowned for its
industry sailing events which
help corporations get close
to their customers, entertain
clients and build teams.
The fleet is also available for bespoke sailing
events and established regattas such as
Cowes Week and the JP Morgan Round the
Island Race.
Sailing on the Clipper 68-foot or Clipper
70-foot yachts, guests are able to experience
racing on the world’s largest matched fleet of
ocean racing yachts.
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For our business it provided untold kudos and
our association with Clipper Events provided
us with the right platform to promote our
business. For our guests this was a day to be
remembered, and was a real win-win.
Keith Pallett, MD. CoMech
CLIPPER VENTURES
Clipper Ventures is the
international marine
events company founded
by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
in 1995.
Each of the yachts on the Clipper
Race is sponsored by a country, city
or region who use the event as a global
marketing platform to generate tourism
and trade. The race is also used by
corporations as a brand and business
development platform by harnessing
The company owns the ten Clipper 68-foot
its powerful consumer, business and
ocean racing yachts and twelve Clipper
government links.
70-foot ocean racing yachts and runs the
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in
which they compete.
www.clipperroundtheworld.com
In 1968 Sir Robin made history by
becoming the first man to sail solo
and non-stop around the globe.
In 2007 he circumnavigated again in the Velux 5 Oceans
race at the age of 68, and most recently at the age of
75 completed the single handed Route du Rhum race
across the Atlantic. He is the inspirational co-founder
and Chairman of Clipper Ventures which runs the
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, Velux 5
Oceans and unique team building sailing events.
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SIR ROBIN
KNOX-JOHNSTON
With Clipper Events, the
opportunities are vast and we
are always looking to create
exciting and dynamic on the water
events. To discuss your personal
requirements and objectives,
or simply to find out more
information, please contact us.
For further information please contact
+44 (0) 2392 526 000
events@clipper-ventures.com
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