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Global MBA Trophy 2026
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The LBS Sailing Club is proud to announce the 20th edition of its annual regatta in Athens in April 2026!
It will be a fantastic weekend filled with racing amongst the world's best Business Schools, after-sailing events and parties, and lots of networking. We will have three divisions: Division A for advanced sailors, Division B+ for intermediate with some racing experience, and Division B for the elite champagne drinkers. In other words, ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOMED!
The event will take place from the 16th to the 19th of April 2026. As mentioned above, the regatta will host three types of boats for different expertise levels:
Division A:
Boat type: Platu 25
These racing boats will be sailed by those willing to get into a proper race with crews from other business schools. These boats should be taken by experienced crews who have racing experience. Only one Division A boat per business school is allowed at the moment.
Division A tickets will not be directly sold on Campus Groups. If you are interested in Division A, please purchase a B+ or B ticket for now, and reach out to an exco member to register your interest.
Division B+:
Boat Type: 36 - 44ft racer/cruiser boat with pro skipper
For those with some racing experience who are looking to enter a competitive division on a cruising style boat, Division B+ is for you. This is a smaller division for sailors looking to level up their racing skills. These boats can host up to 8 people on board. Division B+ crews will sleep on the boat and will share a cabin with a crewmate.
Divison B:
Boat type: 40 - 50ft cruising boat wth local skipper
For those with less (or zero) sailing experience or those who just want to enjoy a few days of sailing in the beautiful Greek sea, Division B boats are the right choice! These boats can host up to 8 people on board. Division B crews will sleep on the boat and will share a cabin with a crewmate.
Boats will be of three types (and tickets must be bought accordingly):
B+ Student Boat - 8 tickets
B Boat (students and alumni) - 8 tickets
Once you register, we will reach out to you for your shirt size. If you do not respond, we will elect Medium.
Schedule:
16th of April: 10 AM Registration & Welcome Drinks
17th of April: Breakfast, Race day & Dinner/Party
18th of April: Race day, Awards ceremony & Dinner/Party
19th of April: Check out and goodbyes!
Dress Code: Athletic clothes for races, black tie for the Saturday Night Party
Your tickets include:
- Race entry fee and all race organization costs (setting, racing, protest & redress committees, etc.)
- Overnight accommodation in a local hotel (Div A) or on board the boats (Div B+/B)
- Access to the marina facilities
- Welcome drinks at the Opening Ceremony at the Yacht Club of Greece
- Friday evening events: Race Dinner & Regatta Party
- Saturday night Gala: Award Ceremony (black-tie) at the Yacht Club of Greece, Dinner and entertainment
- Prize giving
- Guest speaker
- Swag/Merch including an LBS Team Polo
- Alternative drinks & snacks
Tickets do NOT include flights or travel insurance. Crews can purchase food and beverages from the local shops at their own expense for racing periods and there will be no food or beverage provided on the boats. Please note whilst booking that you need to be at the marina/boat by 9 am on the race days to be able to get out on the water!
For all inquiries about the event, reach out to the organizing team:
Cristobal Rojas Zapata - crojaszapata.mba2027@london.edu
George Ball Galceran - georgeb.mfa2026@london.edu
Happy Sailing and Winds to Your Sails! ⛵
London Business School Sailing Club and Alumni Sailing Club
REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY: Purchased tickets may only be cancelled and refunded by way of re-sale to a replacement buyer. Tickets will not be refunded if no replacement buyer can be found.