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you can see from the pictures below, the idea of running radio yachts
for corporate entertainment has taken off. The uses of these boats
are many, fleet racing, match racing, teaching tactics and just
enjoying the fun of sailing; for all ability levels from approx.
11+ age. The June 2007 event at Chiswick Park business centre, London,
is shown below.
During
2006, we were at the ISAF Youth Worlds 2006 and a round robin of
races for the UK yachting celebrities, 29'ers & 49'ers Nationals
etc.
We
have found that the larger the event the more succesful it can be,
we get a lot of requests for information and typical costs for a
day would be around £1000 depending on where, when and how
many boats and staff I bring along and where I need to stay overnight,
£600 for a half day. If you are a event firm using my services
for a day, then it's up to you how much you charge per go.
For
further information or to make a booking. 25% non-refundable
deposit required before the event.
Please contact Racelines,
Tel: 01305 835535
or by email: Email:
Racelines
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Chiswick Park Business Centre, London, June 07. Racelines
and other sailing orientated firms supported the Parks corporate
leisure activities, a nice place to work!
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Racelines set up in the Parks ornamental lake, ready for
the lunchtime customers. |
A light wind day, barely a zephyr ruffled the waters. We
introduced loads of new people to sailing radio control Lasers
and even sold them to the new enthusiasts. |
As usual we were busy long after others had packed up! |
The koi carp in the lake were taking an interest, at around
30-50cms long they were like mini submarines, chewing on the
buoys and gear and chasing the RC Lasers. |
Pleasant weather, BBQ's, a wine bar and lots of sailing
activities on offer to try and talk about, what more could you
want to do at lunchtime? |
Our customer base is getting younger, he enjoyed playing
'dodgem boats' but wouldn't let his sister play! |
The colours and the sails help the greenery moderate the
lines of the modern structures which are very light and airy
inside. |
With over 3000 staff taking a Friday lunchtime break, we
thought we might be swamped, but over 4 hours it was fine. |
Whether talking sailing, having a go or just eating their
lunch, a pleasant time out for the staff. I was longing for
a visit to the ice cream stall..... |
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Pictures
from ISAF Youth Worlds 2006,
layday entertainment run by Racelines and RC Laser Class UK Assoc.
with assistance from Peterkin (UK) Ltd.
Pictures
courtesy of Nigel Seary.
10 youths on the start line@WPNSA
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Basilica Extreme 40 towing Bronze Medallist, Nick Dempsey through
the RC Laser course. Can anyone tell us the rules for this or
is it a very loud STARBOARD!!!!!! |
The Youths couldn't decide on what they wanted to do the
most, when the Red Arrows came over in their display, 277 of
them wanted an application form to be a jet fighter pilot! |
Extreme 40 doing 20 knots in 8 knots of wind. |
Mike Golding, Open 60 sailor, wishing he had a Playstation
in his youth. Windsurfer, Nick Dempsey won a RC Laser during
the celebrity races. |
Rob Andrews, RYA Manager, explains to youths from 68 nations,
how to sail a RC Laser. |
The
youths soon took over the boats. 170 of them competed for
the prize of a RC Laser donated by Peterkin.
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Hows that for scale, windward boat gives way? |
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