Sail aboard Whitbread 60 Blueprint, a pedigree round the world ocean race yacht and former monohull speed record holder. Enjoy the thrill of taking the helm of this famous yacht, as we effortlessly power past the other yachts in the Solent. Test your strength on the coffee grinders as we hoist and trim the massive sails or take the opportunity to work on the foredeck. You will also get a chance to sit on the high side and enjoy the way she smoothly cuts through the water as she readily reaches breathtaking speeds.

On arrival you will have an opportunity to look around this unique vessel, which is still in original race condition, before a short safety brief. Then we will slip lines and motor out into clear water where you will have your first taste of the power of this special yacht as you hoist the sails.

You will be actively involved in crewing the yacht throughout the day, taking turns to sample all the roles aboard a professional race yacht. Our crew will be on hand throughout the day to guide you through all the maneuvers and to answer any questions you may have.

Useful notes:

Sails from: Southampton
Event time: 9am to 4pm
Maximum participants: 12
Boat: Whitbread 60 Blueprint
When: Selected Saturdays and Sundays from April to September.

Participants must be at least 12 to come on this day and if they are 12 to 17 they must book with a parent or guardian. There is no upper age limit.

There are a number of steep steps on Blueprint so if you think you might need assistance to move around, we would ask you book with someone who can give you a helping hand.

Most frequently asked question about this trip:

What is the difference between the Whitbread 60 Experience and the Ocean Race Yacht Experience?

The Whitbread 60 Experience is an hour longer than the Ocean Race Yacht Experience. The Whitbread 60 Experience is ONLY available on Saturdays or Sundays. The Ocean Race Experience is also available on W-60 Blueprint but on midweek dates only. Both events are very hands on, although we are normally able to push the yacht a little harder on the Whitbread 60 Experience as nearly all participants have previous sailing experience.