Special Sailing Events
Quantum sailing can offer the opportunity to experience, at first hand, some of the worlds greatest yachting events:
Round the Island Race - The annual race round the Isle of Wight is the biggest event of its kind in the world. With over 1800 yachts and around 16,000 sailors, it attracts all levels of participants, from professional racing boats to family cruisers. Quantum Sailing will again be offering a 3 day event package in 2012, from 29th June to 1st July, providing a full day's practice prior to the main event. Click here for more details.
Cowes Week - Part of British sporting tradition, this regatta dates back to 1826. Today, over the 8 days of the regatta, it attracts over 1,000 boats with around 8,500 competitors. In 2012 it will take place from 11th to 18th August. Quantum Sailing offers the opportunity to experience sailing in the Solent whilst viewing the racing at close quarters, with one or two day packages (which could include the Friday night fireworks spectacular). This is ideal for a special familty outing or a corporate event to entertain customers or reward staff. Click here for more details.
Fastnet Race 2013 - This biannual race traditionally starts at the end of Cowes Week, and will next be run in 2013. With 300 boats competing over the 608 mile course, it is one of the toughest events on the sailing calendar. From the start line at Cowes the fleet heads west, rounding the famous Fastnet Rock off the south west coast of Ireland, before making for the finish line in Plymouth. If you would like to join the crew on Quantum Leap for the 2013 race, click here for more details.
P&O's Grand Event - In 2012, P&O celebrate their 175 anniversary. To mark this, all 7 of their passenger liners will come together for the first time and will form a procession as they leave Southampton. Join us onboard Quantum Leap to get a great view of the Grand Event from close up on the water.
