Each social occasion during the regatta will feature a special guest speaker – a sailing and team-building expert at the ‘Meet-the-Teams’ barbecue, a sporting celebrity at the Gala Evening and a VIP guest to present the awards at the Champagne Prize-giving.

Former Bath, England and British Lions star Gareth Chilcott will entertain crews at the Gala Evening with a selection of his amazingly funny rugby anecdotes that have been enjoyed at sporting and company dinners all around the country.

A natural entertainer (he even does pantomimes) “Cooch” has always been recognised as one of rugby’s true characters. When in full attack, his famed headband and trademark moustache, coupled with his fearsome visage and huge physical appearance were never calculated to put his opponents at ease. Always giving 110%, he now gains the same respect for his after-dinner presentations, plus:

Cowes International Cup Business Club
All entrants, crewmembers and hospitality guests will automatically become members of our exclusive networking club:

• Receive the regular newsletter GYBE TALK™ about the event
• Meet other members
• Meet potential new business partners
• Enjoy access to the ‘member’s only’ section of
  our web site
• Additional social and networking events during the year (subject to demand)
• Benefit from exclusive discounts on other team-building or corporate entertainment packages at sea
• Exclusive Cowes International Cup clothing available, incorporating your corporate logo

A ‘Members Only’ section of the web site will be incorporated at the appropriate time, amongst other things to facilitate the exchange of information and networking between participants in the event.