The Little Britain Challenge
Cup (LBCC) is the largest annual, construction
industry yachting regatta in Europe, with over 240
yachts taking part and over 3000 people racing. The
event is run by and for the construction industry
and teams comprise Contractors, Property Developers,
Agents, Architects, Clients, Engineers and Trade
Contractors. Money raised from the event is shared
amongst many charities including the Jubilee Sailing
Trust, Cirdan Sailing Trust, the Skandia Team GBR
Paralympic Sailing Team and the Ellen MacArthur
Trust.
2007 is shaping up to be the most exciting year to
date with the introduction of a new pricing
structure, making things both clearer and easier for
all companies taking part in the LBCC. Coloured
wristbands will still be worn and many features of
LBCC will remain the same, however, there will be
much more included over the 3 day event than ever
before.
The price of all meals have been substantially
reduced including breakfast, supper and the Gala
dinner, although quality will remain as high as it
always has. You will be able to buy your breakfasts
and meals separately and pay for only what you need
instead of the compulsory après sail package.
Further details of the new pricing structure are
available in the new entry form for LBCC 2007 and on
the website. The LBCC 2007 brochure is being sent
out within the next 10 days - make sure your name is
on the mailing list to receive your copy.
Catering
Following much positive feedback of the catering
last year, John Bodley will be return as caterer for
LBCC 2007. Delights to tempt your palate range from
Chicken with truffle oil to lamb infused with
rosemary, lobster terrine to raspberry pavlova –
something for everyone, including vegetarians,
something equally as five star and delicious is
promised.
Event village
This year there will be lots of activities
(landside) for you to try. How about the challenge
of Scalextric, have a go on the boat simulator and
take part in the charities winch grinding
competition - and when it all becomes too much, book
yourself in for a sports massage.
The format for racing is the same as last year with
a four race series with three to count and prize
giving is to once again to be incorporated in to
Saturday Gala Evening to congratulate main winners
(15 minutes maximum). As always there will be a
structured programme that runs throughout the event.
Feedback from one competitor last year was that the
event was “First Class – and that it was the
professionalism of the event that was a key
attraction in the first place” Thomas Martin - ARCO
(safety equipment providers). Another said that “as
a first time competitor this is possibly one of the
best organised sailing events that we take part in”
Mark A Charsley, IT Business Partner - Highways
Division, Mouchel Parkman Plc.
Email:
info@littlebritain.co.uk