The Varsity Challenge
Take on the Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race course!
Is your company looking for an unique team challenge for at least 25 participants that's both cost-effective and inclusive? Set in London, teams race the famous Boat Race course on the River Thames between Putney and Mortlake - 4 miles 374 yrds of real excitement for crews and spectators alike.
Dragon Boat Events have joined with two prestigious rowing clubs to offer this package, and 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 16 rowers plus drummer.
Why not challenge other companies or divisions. Dragon Boat Events will organise everything, including catering and entertainment. Facilities can be made available for corporate meetings or conference for which the racing can be a focal point.
Alternatively, organisations can choose to book single or multiple crew entries on one of our 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 per head - from as little as £40 per person
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An exclusive Varsity Dragon Boat Race day suitable for 25 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 day could begin as late as mid-afternoon depending on the time of year, as 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 the senior coach. Crews return to the clubhouse for a pre-race briefing before assembly at the start line of the Varsity Race.
Safety boats and other launches (if required for spectators) follow the racing to the finish line 4 miles and 374 yards upstream, 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.
Following the race, crews recover with refreshments at the clubhouse of another rowing club, 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 in London.
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