Corporate Day

The planning for Cowes Week 2017 is fully underway here at Solent Events. We’ve been listening to client feedback and are delighted to announce that Ministry of Food Hampshire will be back for a second year joining us as our official caterers in our VIP lounge in Cowes. Their simple formula is to use superContinue reading "Tasty menus for Cowes Week 2017"

To this day sailing is one of the few sports in which men and women can compete at an equal level within the same races, yet it is still a commonly known fact that the industry remains fairly male dominated. At Solent Events, we like to encourage a balance, giving women the confidence to try sailing and perhapsContinue reading "Slingsby Gin Ladies Day at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2016"

When it comes to hospitality events, the attention to detail can often define the success. Food is always a big consideration and for this reason, we take food VERY seriously at Solent Events and ensure that the quality is always the best it can be whilst trying to ensure that the menus are interesting and innovative. Continue reading "It’s all about the detail!"

Get Inspired… Sailing is a sport in which the mental strength and physical ability of the sailor are pitted against the forces of nature. One of many reasons, we find The Solent a great base for any Teambuilding events from one of our RIB Blast adventures to corporate hospitality at one of this years amazing sailing events such asContinue reading "Get Inspired…"

The beautiful Yarmouth Harbour on the Isle of Wight was the backdrop for our ‘Land and Sea Showcase Open Day’ last Thursday. Along with our sister companies Solent Rib Charter and The Teambuilding Company, this promotional event hosted over 100 invited guests in Yarmouth from events agencies and private companies to see what we can offerContinue reading "Events Showcase"

This week see’s the release of the Notice of Regatta for this years Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2015. Check out the ‘new order’ of highlights and themed days at this years event. Put the dates in your diary and come and get involved – Saturday 8th – Saturday 15th August 2015. Saturday 8th –Continue reading "New programme released for Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week"

A rare opportunity to charter this stunning Classic Wooden Tall Ship – Kaskelot Do you need a ‘one of a kind’ and truly spectacular place to host an event this Summer…? Perhaps a reward for a team, special anniversary with a loved one that you want to share with family and friends, special birthday that needs aContinue reading "Stunning Tall Ship available for charter"

How do we get from sailing to sausages I hear you ask? Well, bear with us and read on! Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week has a new sponsor from a Super Premium new brand of Gin, Chilgrove. Handcrafted using traditional methods and distilled with natural mineral water filtered through the very chalk Downs which surround ChilgroveContinue reading "Sailing, Gin and Sausages…"

If you’ve seen the news this week, you cannot fail to have been made aware of the anniversary of the passing of arguably one of the most influential Prime Ministers that the UK has ever seen. Sir Winston Churchill was laid to rest on this day (30th January) in 1965 having been sent off withContinue reading "A Motor Yacht With a Rich History"

To help us get through the long winter nights, our director motivates us with a little teaser about how close we are to longer evenings and importantly long, light, warm days on the water having fun. Today – Monday 26th January in London, sunrise was 07.48 with sunset at 16.39. Giving us 8 hours and 50 minsContinue reading "Lighter evenings are on the way…"

In today’s world being ‘Eco friendly’ is a top priority for many companies.  Sailing Events whether they are Luxury, Teambuilding or Racing days are a great ‘green’ option to support these values. Our locations have great access to public transport networks, so why not travel to us by train? We source our catering from local suppliers thatContinue reading "Need a Eco Friendly Event?"

In around 200 days the world’s elite sailors will take to the waters of Weymouth and Portland in the hope of taking home a gold medal. Now if you fancy becoming an elite sailor it is going to take several years of maximum effort and dedication, and whilst hugely rewarding that may not be theContinue reading "Want to be an Olympic Sailor?"

The days may be getting slightly shorter but you can still get out for some sailing action on the Solent! The luxury yachts we charter have ample indoor seating and the wet weather gear we provide will keep you warm and dry should it rain. Here are a few photos from a group we took out justContinue reading "Winter Solent Sailing"

Cowes Week may be over for another year but there is still plenty of action to look forward to on the Solent… First held in 1988 The Little Britain Challenge Cup is a sailing regatta for the construction industry. The growth and popularity of the event makes the regatta the biggest in the UK afterContinue reading "Little Britain Challenge Cup"

Cowes Week has become perhaps the most important date in the annual world yachting calender. With over 1000 yachts racing and a full entertainment program ashore Cowes Week is a fantastic event to combine first class hospitality and networking with sailing. Solent events has late availability on both a luxury sailing event or luxury powerboatContinue reading "Cowes Week 2011"

Are you looking for an exciting adrenaline filled event to top any other corporate event you have organised before….well look no further! Solent Events run Land Sea and Air corporate days all year round. This jam packed day of competitive action starts with a half a day on Rib blasting across the Solent at high speeds visiting variousContinue reading "Land Sea and Air Events"