The Taittinger Regatta is an amazing weekend of competitive racing, sunshine and champagne.
The Taittinger Regatta is hosted by the Royal Solent Yacht Club and is staged out of Yarmouth in the Western Solent. In addition to the great racing programme, the regatta has a reputation in providing one of the most vibrant social scenes for any regatta in the Solent.
What the regatta involves:
Charter of a high quality First 40, Winston, for the weekend of 4 - 6th July
Professional skipper provided
Optional training day on Friday 4th July
Up to 11 guests onboard
Full waterproof gear and safety kit
No sailing experience required
Some onboard accommodation available
Itinerary
Friday 4th July
0830hrs - Arrival for optional training day
1800hrs - Arrive for 2 day yacht charter if optional training day not selected. Depart for Cowes or Yarmouth, or prep boat for early departure Saturday morning.
Saturday 5th July
A.M. - Depart for Yarmouth
Full racing programme set by Royal Solent Yacht Club around the Western Solent.
P.M. Further racing, followed by optional 'Towers' part in Yarmouth.
Sunday 6th July
A.M. Morning race programme.
P.M. Return to Port Solent Marina and depart.
Pricing options
Taittinger Regatta for a team of up to 10
Cost: £2,300 + VAT for 2 day option, with skipper £3,295 + VAT for 3 day option, to include Friday training, with skipper First mate available at £240 + VAT per day
Charter Period: 2 Day Option 1600hrs Friday 4th July - 1700hrs Sunday 6th July 2025 3 day Option 0830hrs Friday 4th July - 1700hrs Sunday 6th July 2025
What's Included:
First 40 yacht, Winston, a competitive IRC rated yacht
Professional skipper
Full waterproof gear
Race sails and spinnakers
Up to 11 guest places onboard
Optional first mate, at additional cost (reduces guest places to 10)
Fuel, engine hours and all safety equipment
Exclusions
Catering is not included
Race entry and berthing is not included and should be booked directly with the RSYC
Experience needed: No previous experience is needed for our skippered packages.