2023 LBS Global MBA Trophy Regatta

Ahoy Global Sailors,

The LBS Sailing Club is happy to announce the 17th edition of its annual regatta in Athens in April 2023! It will be an awesome weekend filled with after-sailing events, friendly competitions and lots of fun. We will have both A boats and B boats. In other words, ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOMED!

The event will take place from the 20^th to the 23^th of April, with the option of practising on the 18^th and 19^th of April. As mentioned above, the regatta will host two types of boats for different expertise levels:

Division A – Platu 25
These are racing boats that 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 some familiarity with racing. Only one Division A boat per business school is allowed at the moment.

Division A boats can host both a 5-people and a 6-people crew. The price is £2,900 for 5-people Division A boats and £3,400 for 6-people Division A boats. The ticket includes all the same items as the Division B boats. Please note that the ticket does not include flights or travel insurance. Please wait until you have a confirmed spot to book a ticket. 

Note: Tickets for Division A boats include the accommodation at a nearby hotel for 3 nights, as the boats do not have sleeping cabins. 

Divison B – Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440
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, and the price is £4,650 per boat. Division B crews will sleep on the boat. More than one Division B boat is allowed per business school and the place on the Division A boat is by invite.

Please note that the prices above are Early Bird prices, available only until the 31^st of January! Find out more about the event and buy your tickets on the Global MBA Trophy website! Please remember the sign up has to be done on the website and a deposit is needed to secure the boat.

Schedule:
20^th of April: 10 AM Registration & Welcome Drinks
21^st of April: Breakfast, Race day & Dinner/Party
22^nd of April: Race day, Awards ceremony & Dinner/Party
23^rd of April: Check out and goodbyes!

Your ticket includes:
- Race entry fee and all race organisation costs (setting, racing, protest & redress committees etc.)
- Overnight accommodation in a local hotel (Div A) or on board the boats (Div B)
- Access to the marina facilities
- Welcome drinks at launch ceremony
- Friday evening events: race dinner & party
- Saturday night Gala: Formal award ceremony, dinner and entertainment
- Prize giving
- Swag/Merch
- Alternative drinks & snacks

To secure your place at the Regatta now, please follow the link to the event website and feel free to reach out to the event committee for any additional requests.

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!


Happy Sailing and Winds to Your Sails! ⛵
London Business School Sailing Club and Alumni Sailing Club