Embark on a true adventure with this prestigious Round Britain & Ireland Race 2022.
Training & Boat Prep - 02 - 06 August 2022
Racing - 07 - 17 August 2022
Price: £5,450 per person
Race one of the world's fastest 70ft yachts with the modified Volvo 70 HYPR for a highly competitive Round Britain & Ireland Race 2022.
Experience the thrill of racing on the high-performance Volvo Open 70 HYPR as you sail around the stunning and varied British coastline in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race.
During this incredible offshore race, you will be given world-class coaching by the pro crew as you campaign to top the podium in one of the world’s premier offshore races. Enhancing your skills in every job onboard this iconic offshore racing machine, you will have the opportunity to practice your navigation and helming, trimming, grinding and foredeck.
Push your comfort zone for a truly genuine experience of life as an elite ocean racer, with basic race yacht accommodation and freeze-dried food: the trade-offs for an invigorating ride around Ireland. Whether you are a novice sailor or more experienced, this trip promises to get your adrenaline pumping, as you fully immerse yourself in the world of offshore, improving your racing skills and working as a team with your new crewmates.
With fast sailing, rocky coastlines, salty sea spray, and bracing winds this race promises to get your adrenaline pumping as you fly around the British Isle and Ireland on your way to the finish line.
You get to experience all aspects of racing this amazing yacht. During the race around UK & Ireland, we rotate the watches on the helm, pit, trim, bow and navigation/tactics, working together with the ultimate aim of topping the leaderboard.
02 – 06 August 2022 – Boat Preparation and Race briefing. Also on the water training days rotating around the boat experiencing different roles.
07 August 2022 – Race Start
17 August 2022 – Estimated race finish, this could change depending on weather conditions.
PLEASE NOTE: If you haven’t sailed onboard a Volvo 70 before, we suggest also selecting a race or passage to gain some additional experience with the boat. Please click here to view the options.
Overall 10% faster than standard Volvo 70’s due to upgrades that have been added. The key upgrades are:
As we are racing some offshore racing experience is required as well as a good level of fitness.
Cowes, UK
Cowes, UK
Experience the thrill of racing on the high-performance Volvo Open 70 HYPR as you sail around the stunning and varied British coastline in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race.
During this incredible offshore race, you will be given world-class coaching by the pro crew as you campaign to top the podium in one of the world’s premier offshore races. Enhancing your skills in every job onboard this iconic offshore racing machine, you will have the opportunity to practice your navigation and helming, trimming, grinding and foredeck.
Push your comfort zone for a truly genuine experience of life as an elite ocean racer, with basic race yacht accommodation and freeze-dried food: the trade-offs for an invigorating ride around Ireland. Whether you are a novice sailor or more experienced, this trip promises to get your adrenaline pumping, as you fully immerse yourself in the world of offshore, improving your racing skills and working as a team with your new crewmates.
With fast sailing, rocky coastlines, salty sea spray, and bracing winds this race promises to get your adrenaline pumping as you fly around the British Isle and Ireland on your way to the finish line.
You get to experience all aspects of racing this amazing yacht. During the race around UK & Ireland, we rotate the watches on the helm, pit, trim, bow and navigation/tactics, working together with the ultimate aim of topping the leaderboard.
02 – 06 August 2022 – Boat Preparation and Race briefing. Also on the water training days rotating around the boat experiencing different roles.
07 August 2022 – Race Start
17 August 2022 – Estimated race finish, this could change depending on weather conditions.
PLEASE NOTE: If you haven’t sailed onboard a Volvo 70 before, we suggest also selecting a race or passage to gain some additional experience with the boat. Please click here to view the options.
Overall 10% faster than standard Volvo 70’s due to upgrades that have been added. The key upgrades are:
Sailing boots
Trainers/ deck shoes (no black soled shoes please – they mark the deck)
Waterproof sailing kit
Hat
Sailing gloves – 2 sets
Clothes for on-board and on shore
A small backpack for trips on-shore (30-40 litres)
A water bottle
Thermals, one
Sun glasses (polarized)
Sun cream – SPF50+
Small quick dry towel
Swimming kit
USB cord to charge your phone
Cash
Sleeping bag
Head torch
Sailing knife
Passport
Printed out Insurance details
Any medication you require
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