Event

THE REGINALD FESSENDEN CHALLENGE

1 & 2 July 2025

THE REGINALD FESSENDEN CHALLENGE IS A WONDERFUL TEAM BUILDING OCCASION WHICH PRESENTS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY PEERS AND PROMOTE YOUR BRAND AMONGST A RELEVANT AUDIENCE.

The event aims to promote the physical and mental health and wellbeing of your workforce (PPN 06/20 – MAC 7.1 refers); to enable client interaction with Customer 1 and 2 plus the end-user community; while, also enabling the support of well-known charities.

A community of industry professionals coming together in an informal setting: to build a network of contacts with a common interest in the UK’s Submarine Enterprise; to provide a fantastic team building opportunity; and, to support the NOT FORGOTTEN, which is a long established and very worthwhile Service Charities, which provides entertainment, leisure and recreation for the serving wounded, injured or sick, in a very visible and practical way.

A wonderful networking reception and dinner will be held in the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble village on Tuesday 01 Julty 2025. After dinner an auction of promises will be held to raise the awareness of and funds for The NOT FORGOTTEN and the Submarine Family.


THE CHARITIES

The NOT FORGOTTEN is a national Tri-Service charity which provides entertainment, leisure and recreation for the serving wounded, injured or sick and for ex-service men and women with disabilities.
Formed in 1920, the association offers activities which many of us often take for granted. However, for the thousands of injured and wounded serving and ex- service men and women, many of whom are lonely and vulnerable, their support can bring genuine happiness, a much-needed boost and something to which they can look forward.

The Submarine Family Charity is a UK-based charity that supports serving and former members of the Royal Navy Submarine Service and their families. 

Formed in 2003, it is dedicated to providing financial, emotional, and practical assistance to those who have been involved in the submarine service, recognizing the unique challenges and sacrifices that come with serving in submarines.  It serves as a vital resource for both serving submariners and veterans, offering financial assistance, welfare support, and mental health services, among other forms of aid.

Charity Registration number 1150541
Charity Registration number 117794

ACCOMMODATION

3 double cabins and 3 single berths afloat in Port Hamble provided. Shower and toilet facilities are available in the marina complex.

Local B&B or hotels in Southampton can be arranged but are not included in the price of the event.


RACE DAY

The race day starts in Banana Wharf with a delicious breakfast of a bacon bap, freshly squeezed orange juice and tea or coffee.

After a comprehensive safety briefing and risk assessment yachts will proceed down river and out into Southampton Water for familiarisation and crew training prior to the start of the first race.

TEAM

Up to seven people, under the guidance of a professional skipper, sailing one of a matched fleet of up to 16 MCA coded Beneteau Oceanis 37 yachts.


Booking

Although the event is owned, and organised by AVRO Yachting Ltd it is done so with the help of our event partners.

To book a place at this year’s sailing event, or to fix accommodation please contact SonyaThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone: 02380 458 900

Sailing in the Solent, the UK's premier sailing area, the event raises awareness of, and money for, a splendid charity.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 37 ft. Beneteau Oceanis sailing yacht

  • Full Event Management

  • Team dinner on the first night

  • Overnight accommodation onboard

  • Delicious team breakfast

  • Lunch onboard for your team on race day

  • A professional skipper

  • Photographic package available

  • Wet weather gear loan

  • Cruising chute


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ITINERARY

TUESDAY 1 JULY 2025

  • 18:15

    Networking drinks reception at Royal Southern Yacht Club

  • 19:15

    Welcome Address

  • 19:30

    Dinner with fundraising activities

  • 21:00

    Auction of promises

  • 'Til late

    Drink & be merry

  • On completion

    Accomodation afloat or ashore

WEDNESDAY 2 JULY 2025

  • 07:30

    ‘Call the Hands’

  • 08:15

    Breakfast at Banana Wharf

  • 09:15

    Skippers brief

  • 11:00

    Morning racing starts

  • 13:30

    Lunch afloat

  • 14:15

    Afternoon racing starts

  • 16:30

    Return to Port Hamble Marina

  • 17:00

    Prize-giving and afternoon tea

  • On Completion

    Depart at leisure

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