Volvo Ocean Race - Cape Town Stopover

Hospitality

VOLVO OCEAN RACE 2011/2012

CAPE TOWN – SOUTH AFRICA

The Volvo Ocean Race is the ultimate mix of a world-class sporting competition and on the edge adventure,  a unique blend of onshore glamour with offshore drama and endurance.

It is undeniably the world’s premier global race and one of the most demanding team sporting events in the world.

Dates
Estimated Arrival: Friday 25th November 2011
Pro-Am Race: Friday 9th December 2011
In-Port Race: Saturday 10th December 2011
Leg Start: Sunday 11th December 2011


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CAPE TOWN – SOUTH AFRICA Race village

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VOLVO OCEAN RACE CLUB

LOCATION & SERVICES

The Volvo Ocean Race Club (VORC) is situated at the Alba Lounge above the Hildebrand Restaurant.

There are both indoor and outdoor facilities, private rooms, exclusive bars and balconies to soak up the summer sun while hosting a cocktail function or formal corporate dinner.

The VORC overlooks the berthing area for the VOR Yacht Syndicates and is perfectly positioned with easy access right in the centre of the world famous V&A Waterfront providing an exceptional meeting place.

The VORC is available to host your exclusive function whether it by a formal dinner or sundowners on the balcony after a cruise.

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CATERING

Canapé Style Menu Options

  •  Fresh linefish goujons, crumbed and deep-fried
  •  Feta, spinach & sundried tomato stuffed mushrooms
  •  Deep-fried Calamari tentacles  
  •  Beef skewers
  •  Black Tiger Prawns crumbed and deep-fried
  •  Thai Chicken in a crispy puff pastry envelope
  •  Baby potatoes with cream cheese & chives
  •  Smoked Salmon on fresh home-baked brown bread
  •  Homemade smoked Snoek pate
  •  Spinach, Smoked Trout and herb cream roulade
  •  Roast beef spiked with green olives
  •  Parma Ham served with seasonal fruit

Beverages

  • Soft drinks
  •  Water – still and sparkling
  •  Fruit juices
  •  Beers – a selection of premium South African beers
  •  Ciders
  •  Red & White Wine
  •  Sparkling Wine
  •  Whisky
  •  Brandy
  •  Gin
  •  Vodka
  •  Rum
  •  Cocktails and premium products available on request

CORPORATE FUNCTIONS

Tailor-make your corporate function at the Volvo Ocean Race Club

  •  Breakfast from R150 p/p
  •  Al Fresco Lunch  from R250 p/p
  •  Cocktail-style Dinner from R350 p/p
  •  Formal Lunch and Dinner 
  •  Subject to quotation on clients requirements

RACE DAY HOSPITALITY

  • Race Day (Pro-Am, In-Port and Race Restart) Packages for those guests not boarding race viewing vessels
  •  From R950 (5 hour duration)

CORPORATE packages for race viewing

  1. Indulge in a late brunch or canapé style lunch while watching the excitement in the Race Village and the official departure ceremony of the teams as they leave the exhibition berth during the In-Port and Leg Start prior to boarding your own vessel and cruising out to the race course.
  2. Platinum: from R2,250 per person
  3. Gold: from R1,900 per person
  4. Silver: from R1,750 per person
  5. All inclusive of food, beverage, accreditation and parking

RACE VIEWING

Platinum package – motor yachts

  • Includes Volvo Ocean Race Club
  • 12+ pax
  • Pro-Am  Race – Fri 9th December 2011
  • In-Port Race – Sat 10th December 2011
  • Leg Start – Sun 11th December 2011
    • Pro-Am includes brunch and beverages at VORC 10h00 to 11h15, boarding 11h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 15h00
    • In-Port & Race Restart includes canapé style lunch & beverages at VORC 11h45, boarding 13h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 16h30
    • Charter - 3 hours including dry snacks and beverages
  • Price per person: from R2,850 to R3,950 per event
  • Subject to quotation and availability

LUXURY MOTOR YACHTS

With a variety of yachts ranging in size from 48 feet to 85 feet, 12+ guests have access to the ultimate in performance and luxury.
The wide aft decks, spacious flybridges and foredecks offer world class elegance and style.

Moored at the V&A Marina - Africa’s most celebrated playground – this is Volvo Ocean Race viewing at its peak.

Platinum package – Nautilus

  • Includes Volvo Ocean Race Club
  • 58 pax – Multi-User
  • Pro-Am  Race – Fri 9th December 2011
  • In-Port Race – Sat 10th  December 2011
  • Leg Start – Sun 11th December 2011
    • Pro-Am includes brunch and beverages at VORC 10h00 to 11h15, boarding 11h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 15h00
    • In-Port & Race Restart includes canapé style lunch & beverages at VORC 11h45, boarding 13h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 16h30
    • Charter - 3 hours including dry snacks and beverages
  • Price per person: R2,250 per event
  • Nautilus is available for dockside functions, sun downer cruises, dinner and cocktail parties
  • Subject to quotation and availability

NAUTILUS

For the ultimate in luxury cruising....
The 35-metre motor yacht, the Nautilus is the embodiment of sleek beauty and luxury.

Facilities include a large saloon and dining area, an outdoor dining area, outdoor BBQ and jacuzzi.

Nautilus is moored outside the Ocean Race Club.

Platinum package – Kiara

  • Includes Volvo Ocean Race Club
  • 35 pax
  • In-Port Race – Sat 10th  December 2011
  • Leg Start – Sun 11th December 2011 (booked)
    • Includes canapé style lunch & beverages at VORC 11h45, boarding 13h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 16h30
    • Charter - 3 hours including dry snacks and beverages
  • Price per person: R2,100 per event
  • Kiara is available for dockside functions, sun downer cruises, dinner and cocktail parties.
  • Subject to quotation and availability

KIARA

The awe-inspiring luxury 114-ft Super Yacht, Kiara,  is moored in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with breath-taking panoramic views of Table Mountain, Signal Hill and Lions Head.

Kiara is moored 50 metres from the Ocean Race Club.

Gold package – Tigger 2

  • Includes Volvo Ocean Race Club
  • 45 pax
  • Pro-Am  Race – Fri 9th December 2011
  • In-Port Race – Sat 10th  December 2011
  • Leg Start – Sun 11th December 2011
    • Pro-Am includes brunch and beverages at VORC 10h00 to 11h15, boarding 11h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 15h00
    • In-Port & Race Restart includes canapé style lunch & beverages at VORC 11h45, boarding 13h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 16h30
    • Charter - 3 hours including dry snacks and beverages
  • Price per person: R2,100 per event
  • Subject to quotation and availability

TIGGER 2 'ROYALE'

Tigger 2 is a 55 foot luxury catamaran cruiser. She has a beautifully streamlined exterior and plush white leather interior.

She offers a main dining area and an upper chill lounge. There is an open back deck with overhead cover and an open sundeck upfront for those who wish to catch the rays.  Tigger 2 is moored in front of the VORC.

Gold package – Miroscha

  • Includes Volvo Ocean Race Club
  • 45 pax – Multi-User
  • Pro-Am  Race – Fri 9th December 2011
  • In-Port Race – Sat 10th  December 2011
  • Leg Start – Sun 11th December 2011
    • Pro-Am includes brunch and beverages at VORC 10h00 to 11h15, boarding 11h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 15h00
    • In-Port & Race Restart includes canapé style lunch & beverages at VORC 11h45, boarding 13h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 16h30
    • Charter - 3 hours  including dry snacks and beverages
  • Price per person: R1,950 per event
  • Subject to quotation and availability

MIROSCHA

Miroscha is a catamaran that has 4 different viewing levels with retractable transparent blinds to ensure protection from sea spray while travelling.

Twin hulls of the catamaran provide optimum stability.

Gold package – Escape cat

  • Includes Volvo Ocean Race Club
  • 30 pax
  • Pro-Am  Race – Fri 9th December 2011
  • In-Port Race – Sat 10th  December 2011
  • Leg Start – Sun 11th December 2011
    • Pro-Am includes brunch and beverages at VORC 10h00 to 11h15, boarding 11h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 15h00
    • In-Port & Race Restart includes canapé style lunch & beverages at VORC 11h45, boarding 13h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 16h30
    • Charter - 3 hours including dry snacks and beverages
  • Price per person: R1,800 per event
  • Subject to quotation and availability
  • Available for sunset and coast cruises

ESCAPE CAT

The Escape Cat is a 39 foot luxury high speed catamaran with ample seating and viewing space.
She offers a  relaxed informal environment for race viewing in a luxurious setting.

Silver package – Southern cross

  • Includes Volvo Ocean Race Club
  • 55 pax – multi user
  • Pro-Am  Race – Fri 9th December 2011
  • In-Port Race – Sat 10th  December 2011
  • Leg Start – Sun 11th December 2011
    • Pro-Am includes brunch and beverages at VORC 10h00 to 11h15, boarding 11h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 15h00
    • In-Port & Race Restart includes canapé style lunch & beverages at VORC 11h45, boarding 13h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 16h30
    • Charter - 3 hours including dry snacks and beverages
  • Price per person: R1,800
  • Subject to quotation and availability

SOUTHERN CROSS

Southern Cross is a 45ft double deck fun motor cruiser. She is based on a Cape Trawler Hull design.

Her distinctive turquoise and white hull follows the lines of the traditional blue boat fishing fleet moored on the Collier Jetty. Her signal flags on her hull spell out her name.

Silver package – Condor

  • Includes Volvo Ocean Race Club
  • 55 pax – multi user
  • Pro-Am  Race – Fri 9th December 2011
  • In-Port Race – Sat 10th  December 2011 (booked)
  • Leg Start – Sun 11th December 2011 (booked)
    • Pro-Am includes brunch and beverages at VORC 10h00 to 11h15, boarding 11h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 15h00
    • In-Port & Race Restart includes canapé style lunch & beverages at VORC 11h45, boarding 13h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 16h30
    • Charter - 3 hours  including dry snacks and beverages
  • Price per person: R1,800
  • Subject to quotation and availability

CONDOR

Condor is a 61ft  motor cruiser. She has a very authentic look and feel and is based on a "Trawler" Design.
She has a walk around lower deck with an enclosed saloon area with bar.

Silver package - Ameera

  • Includes Volvo Ocean Race Club
  • 25 pax
  • Leg Start – Sun 11th December 2011
    • Canapé style lunch & beverages at VORC 11h45, boarding 13h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 16h30
    • Charter - 3 hours including dry snacks and beverages
  • Price per person: R1,750
  • Subject to quotation and availability

AMEERA

40 foot in length, this high speed sailing and motorized vessel has a modern design roof and side enclosures.

There is ambient music on-board and tarpaulin spanned between the hulls offering additional comfortable seating.

Silver package – Esperance

  • Includes Volvo Ocean Race Club
  • 45 pax
  • Pro-Am  Race – Fri 9th December 2011
  • In-Port Race – Sat 10th  December 2011
  • Leg Start – Sun 11th December 2011
    • Pro-Am includes brunch and beverages at VORC 10h00 to 11h15, boarding 11h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 15h00
    • In-Port & Race Restart includes canapé style lunch & beverages at VORC 11h45, boarding 13h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 16h30
    • Charter - 3 hours including dry snacks and beverages
  • Price per person: R1,800 per event
  • Subject to quotation and availability

ESPERANCE

64ft Marconi Rigged Schooner.

She has a well deck forward and aft allowing two separate seating areas.  

She has ample space for fun-filled summer race viewing.

Silver package – Spirit of Victoria

  • Includes Volvo Ocean Race Club
  • 45 pax
  • Pro-Am  Race – Fri 9th December 2011
  • In-Port Race – Sat 10th  December 2011
  • Leg Start – Sun 11th December 2011
    • Pro-Am includes brunch and beverages at VORC 10h00 to 11h15, boarding 11h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 15h00
    • In-Port & Race Restart includes canapé style lunch & beverages at VORC 11h45, boarding 13h15, race viewing, return arrival dockside 16h30
    • Charter - 3 hours including dry snacks and beverages
  • Price per person: R1,800 per event
  • Subject to quotation and availability

SPIRIT OF VICTORIA

Traditionally designed 58ft Gaff Rigged Schooner. There is nothing for "show" , this is a real sailing boat with real sails and sailors .

The sailing experience is interactive for the passengers as the crew pull up the sails by hand around you. Spirit of Victoria offers a casual, no frills sailing experience.

PRIVATE FUNCTION VENUE

Nautilus

  • Cocktail Functions for 100 pax
    • Quayside from R1,000 p/p
  • Cocktail Function for 50 pax
    • 3 hour cruise from R1,440 p/p
  • Sit-Down Dinner for 28 pax
    • Quayside from R1,800 p/p
    • Sit-Down Dinner for 28 pax
    • 3 hour cruise from R2,000 p/p
  • Subject to quotation and availability

NAUTILUS

For the ultimate in luxury  venues...

The 35-metre motor yacht, the Nautilus, which is permanently berthed in the Mother city, is the embodiment of sleek beauty and luxury.

Optional Services Offering

  • The following additional services are available to tailor-make your corporate hospitality sailing experience:
    • Travel packages – to include travel and transport, accommodation and sight seeing excursions
    • Conferencing and exhibition services
    • Cape Town Stopover official event attendance – to include the Skipper Q&A and Prizegiving Ceremony
    • Official merchandise
    • Extended sea and quayside charter hours
    • Hospitality vessel branding
    • Premium food and beverage offering