Little Britain Challenge Cup

13 September 2024

Little Britain Challenge Cup yacht charter

Prometheus Sailing is delighted to be a silver sponsor and official Little Britain Challenge Cup yacht charter partner.

Enter the Little Britain Challenge Cup this year on our Prometheus 41 yachts and be part of the only perfectly matched fleets in the regatta, sailing in their very own Prometheus Sailing Class.

You will also get the opportunity to claim overall honours. This allows everyone to enjoy competitive racing at its very best with the your team's racing skills being the only factor separating your boat from the field.

About the Little Britain Challenge Cup

The Little Britain Challenge Cup was first conceived in 1988. It is now one of Europe’s largest industry regattas and is open to any company in the construction industry. 

The event is one of the most enjoyable events on the sailing calendar and continues to grow in popularity. So whether you are returning to the regatta or new to the Little Britain regatta, we can offer a complete package with everything you need.

The Little Britain Challenge Cup is recognised as a fantastic socialising, networking and fundraising event for all those in the construction industry. Year after year, the it continues to raise money for sailing charities such as the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, the Cirdan Sailing Trust and the 1851 Trust.

Typical Itinerary:

12 September

Yachts available for charter for an optional practice day, departing from Port Solent Marina or Cowes.

For those teams not taking part in the practice day, yachts are available for collection from 1900 or from 0800 from 10 September.

13 September

Friday is the first day of racing for the regatta, with a full itinerary of racing across the Solent. After racing après-sail pontoon parties are a regular feature of the regatta, followed by an evening function in Cowes.

14 September:

Saturday is the final day of racing to determine the Little Britain Challenge Cup class winners and overall champions. Apres-sailing drinks on the pontoon, event prize giving and an evening function follow the day’s sailing.