Sponsor a 6 Metre for the Universal Marina Summer Challenge
by Universal Marina 8 Apr 2008 16:59 BST
The Metre Shed at Universal Marina is the new Centre of Excellence for all Metre Class activities.
To celebrate the rebuild programme at the yard, UNIVERSAL is offering an opportunity to Sponsor a 6 Metre for the Universal Marina Summer Challenge.
6 weekends of thoroughbred racing through the season
17-18 May, Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club
31 May-1 June, Royal Yacht Squadron
14-15 June, Royal London Yacht Club
5-6 July, Royal Thames Yacht Club
6-7 September, Island Sailing Club
4-5 October, Royal Corinthian Yacht Club
The Universal Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning 6 Metre in the Universal Series.
A limited number of yachts are available for charter; two are already committed. BOOK NOW!
Other Solent events such as the Stug Perry Regatta, 12-13 July, Round the Island Race and Cowes Week are available for 6 Metre charter, but under a separate arrangement. We can also customise your 6 Metre charter package to suit your programme.
The Sponsorship Package
Your Company is invited to sponsor a yacht from £6,500.00 plus VAT and race with your own crew of 5 sailors. For those lacking experience in Metre boat racing, an experienced helmsman, tactician or responsible sailor can be supplied. Yachts can carry sponsor logos on the transom and spinnakers (at extra cost), plus your sponsor flag on the forestay when moored.
The Boats
A great line up of rare and famous 6 Metre Yachts:
“Wild Cat” sailed by Andy Ash Vie of HARKEN UK
“Valhalla” sailed by Paul Smith of UKUL
“Cream” AVAILABLE
“New Sweden” AVAILABLE
“Tempest” AVAILABLE
“Blade” AVAILABLE
A Notice of Race covering the Universal 6 Metre Challenge Series will be issued shortly. Yacht Insurance and entry fees are included. Spectator spaces on the RIB are limited - book early.
- Start and race as part of the Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship Series
- Close racing in performance 6 Metre yachts which are fully race tuned
- Promote your business around the Solent with this high profile fleet
- The perfect team building yacht racing activity
- Fleet support from a dedicated 6 Metre fleet RIB
- Limited spaces available on the RIB for spectators
- DRY SAILING - Fleet based from the NEWLY UPGRADED Universal Marina
- Full services at the Marina; showers, free parking, cafe/restaurant, storage
- BBQ party (post race) for all competitors on 17th May
- Press reports issued every race weekend for the Universal fleet
- Prizegiving in October
Contact Neil “Jaffa” Harrison for all information about this project, 
