The Varsity Challenge
Take on the Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race course!
Is your company looking for a unique team challenge for at least 30 participants that is both cost-effective and inclusive? In the London version, teams race the famous Boat Race course on the River Thames between Putney and Mortlake - 4 miles 374 yrds of real excitement and challenge for crews and spectators alike.
Dragon Boat Events has joined with two prestigious rowing clubs to offer this package.The result is an event which offers the ultimate in team work and the development of competitive spirit. It is an ideal event for teams of between 10 and 17 people and 2 or more crews.
Why not challenge other companies or divisions?
Dragon Boat Events will organise everything, including catering. Facilities can be made available for corporate meetings or conferences for which the racing can be a focal point.
Alternatively, organisations can choose to book single or multiple crew entries on one of our open scheduled race days.
This corporate event is perfect for:
creating team spirit within your organisation
larger groups of participants
involving all ages and both sexes
all fitness levels, including disabled
spectator involvement, and entertaining non-rowers
a signature activity alongside a conference or party
improving internal networking and communicating
all-year activity - a successful recent event was held in January!
excellent value for money
More Details ...
An exclusive Varsity Dragon Boat Race day suitable for 30 participants or more (plus spectators) will begin with a welcome at one of the most prestigious rowing clubs on the Thames. A traditional rowing breakfast is optional - the start time will be dependent on the tidal high water. 4 hours minimum is required for the whole event. Crews undergo a full safety briefing from their allocated "cox" followed by an on-water training session with their "cox". Crews return to the clubhouse for a pre-race briefing before assembly at the official Varsity Race start line.
Safety boats will be in attendance and other launches may be booked if required for spectators. This enables spectators to follow the racing to the finish line 4 miles and 374 yards upstream. The London race is staged on the exact course of the Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race. The official Boat Race record of 16mins 39secs set by Cambridge in 1996 is currectly challenged by the fastest time in a dragon boat of 29mins 32secs set by a team from Fresenius Kabi.
This formula can be transferred to other suitable venues in the UK.
Following the race, crews recover with refreshments at the clubhouse, where a trophy and medal presentation will be made. This is suitable for companies wishing to include an activity in their conference or celebration programme.
It is a great corporate day out.
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