Enter the BladeRun with Activ
BladeRun is a two day water based rally between Cowes and Brighton taking place in high performance powerboats. Don’t miss out on the lifestyle and corporate hospitality event of the year AND a fantastic opportunity to promote to your company or clients.
What is it? Well to get this event in perspective, think ‘Supercar’ and ‘Formula One’ racing on the water in a Gumball Rally style – exciting is an understatement. Mix with this fabulous night time partying and you have a fast-paced, first class, unmissable event.
Established in 2005, BladeRun is run by the organisers of the internationally renowned Gumball Rally who have taken their wealth of experience and event success to the water.
BladeRun is a worldwide event, taking place in most of the jet set destinations of the world. Join Activ to take part in the UK event which kick starts this globe-trotting rally.
What’s in store is an exhilarating maritime adventure during the day and the chance to enjoy glamorous VIP parties by night. Fantastic for hospitality, staff rewards and incentives and plain old indulgence – this is a memorable, exhilarating event not to be missed.
Be a part of this worldwide event that visits the UK Friday 2nd until Sunday 4th May, 2008.
The benefits: magical memories, fantastic photographs, new friends, unique PR opportunities and new business contacts.
Activ will take care of all your racing and partying requirements – all you need to do is turn up, jump on to your boat, meet your skipper and away you go. It’s as simple, stress free and exciting as that!
Price and inclusions
RIB specification
Branding opportunities
Hotel accommodation
Catering
Itinerary
“This rally really is a water-based challenge containing all the Gumball traits of thrills, speed, eccentricity and endurance.”
Maximillion Cooper, CEO & founder of the Gumball Rally.
Price and inclusions
- Private charter of a 7.8m RIB for 2 days racing
Only 2 seasons old, our immaculate Ribcraft RIBs accommodate 7 passengers and are capable of speeds up to 50mph.
- Services of a professional skipper
- Soft drinks on board
- Foul weather gear and lifejackets
- Race entry fees
- Fuel and berthing fees
- Entertainment and Parties
VIP entry to exclusive BladeRun parties on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening and a private beach party on Sunday afternoon
- Dinners and Barbeque
A 3 course dinner is included per person each evening (weather depending, Sunday’s dinner will be a quality barbeque)
- Branded race kit
Each participant will receive an exclusive fully branded BladeRun race jacket plus a branded sports cap and 2 t-shirts
- Offshore support and safety boats
Price: £5000 per RIB, max 7 guests (zero rated VAT).
RIB specification
No. guests: 7
Length: 7.8m / 24 feet
Engine: 1 x Suzuki 250 hp
Max. speed: 50mph
Cruising speed: 38mph
Branding opportunities
Battle flags - fly your company flags behind the RIB for maximum event and brand exposure.
Branded clothing - kit your race team out in your corporate colours to stand out from the crowds both on and off the water.
Hotel accommodation
Activ can book your hotels in Brighton and Southampton. Please contact us with your requirements.
Catering
How about a Bucks Fizz starter to your day and / or a PIMMs celebratory drink at the end of each day? Contact us for catering ideas to complement your event.
Itinerary
Friday
6.30pm Champagne reception in Ocean Village, Southampton
7.30pm Dinner followed by optional VIP night club access
Saturday
10.00am Starters orders, Cowes, Isle of Wight and optional round the island time trials
4.00pm Arrive at check point – Brighton Marina
7.30pm Dinner followed by optional VIP night club access
Sunday
9.30am Starters orders – Brighton Marina
1.00pm Arrive at check point – Bembridge, Isle of Wight
1.30pm BBQ and private beach party with band,water sports and beer tent
6.00pm Depart for Ocean Village, Southampton
8.30pm Dinner and awards ceremony followed by optional VIP night clubbing