Yacht Racing Thrill
- Gift Details. Step aboard & taste the adventure of sailing a racing thoroughbred. Suitable for complete beginners to experienced sailors, this action packed day out on the beautiful Solent makes an excellent gift. Everyone on-board has the opportunity to get really involved in sailing the yacht from steering to raising the sails & working on the foredeck. Throughout the experience a professional skipper & crew are on hand to ensure everyone gets the most out of their day. With a choice of vessels, this gift offers the recipient the option to sail on Whitbread 60 Blueprint midweek or Clipper 60 Taeping at weekends. Location. Hampshire (South East). Agenda. The crew meet at 10am in the marina for a cup of tea or coffee & safety brief about the boat. Then head up Southampton Water into the open area of the Solent. This trip runs from 10am to 4pm on selected Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays aboard Whitbread 60 Blueprint & selected Saturdays & Sundays aboard Clipper 60, Taeping, from April to September. You are welcome to sit back & enjoy the ride or take part in the sailing which will involve taking the helm, hoisting & trimming sails. Lunch is provided onboard, before returning to Ocean Village for about 3. 30pm. Notes. On purchasing this experience you will be sent an open dated gift voucher valid for ten months. This experience is suitable for people over the age of 12. Anyone aged 12 to 17 must be accompanied by a full paying parent or guardian. To avoid disappointment please ensure you give at least four weeks notice to secure summer dates as this is a seasonal experience. The skipper reserves the right to curtail the experience on safety grounds if the weather becomes severe. In the event that weather prevents the experience from taking place your date will be rescheduled. This experience is not suitable for those who suffer from seasickness..