Recent Projects
International Melges 24 ClassFor over a decade we have handled the day to day administration, communications and regatta management of the International Melges 24 Class. With regular international championships of 80-120 boats and more than 700 boats actively racing around the globe this class attracts many of the biggest names in yachting.
British & International Dragon Associations
The International Dragon is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious keelboat classes in the world. Since 2006 Fiona Brown has handled PR for the British Dragon Association and since 2007 we have also managed and edited the annual magazine of the International Dragon Association.Since 1991 Fiona Brown has worked with Event Network as part of the team responsible for the Royal Yachting Association's Sail for Gold programme, raising funds and awareness for Britains Olympic and Paralympic Team Sailors. The Sail for Gold campaign incorporates the prestigious Sail for Gold Ball, held each Olympic year and hosted by Her Royal Higness the Princess Royal.
Volkswagen Touareg King of Cowes at Skandia Cowes Week
2007 saw the introduction of an exciting new event entitled the Volkswagen Touareg King of Cowes at Skandia Cowes Week. This high profile regatta brings togther the winners from each of the individual classes at Skandia Cowes Week to race in Laser SB3 keelboats at a one day regattta sailed off Cowes to find the ultimate "King of Cowes". We provided a full event management service for the regatta.
Skandia
In association with our partner company Aura Custom Solutions Ltd we co-ordinate sailing related branding for Skandia, the world's leading independent provider of quality solutions for long term savings who sponsor sailors and sailing events around the globe.
During the Portsmouth stopover of the 2005/6 Volvo Ocean Race we organised a very special party for leading print company Pindar to honour of two of their sponsored sailors. The party not only met the client's expectations within a closely controlled budget, but also became one of the most talked about parties of the 9 month long Volvo Ocean Race.
In partnership with Aura Custom Solutions we supplied and installed a range of outstanding branding solutions for the 2006 Aberdeen Dragon European Championship. The brief required that we respect the wishes of the host club (the prestigious Royal Yacht Squadron) and the class whilst also meeting the expectations of principle sponsor Aberdeen Asset Management.
British & International Etchells Class Associations
We provided press officer and photography services for the International Etchells UK National and European Championships in 2006 and the 2007 Etchells World Championship, all hosted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Cowes.
As one of the UK's premeire yacht clubs the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Cowes hosts some of the most competitive and fun regattas on the Solent. Fiona Brown provides regatta PR and photography for the club's key events including the Vice Admiral's Cup and the Quarter Ton Cup.
Richard Faulkner Composites is one of several small marine industry companies for whom we provide marketing and PR services. Our work for these companies includes brochure production, web site development, boat show and product launch coordination and general PR and marketing.
Camper & Nicholsons Yachting Ltd
When the Nautor Group acquired Camper & Nicholsons Yachting Ltd, the historic British yacht builder, in 2001 they approached us to provide marketing support services working in close association with their Italian head office. Until the company transfered its operations out of the UK in late 2005 we handled all aspects of marketing including a full corporate rebrand and the launch of C&N's new luxury motor yacht range involving a wide range of media activities and boat shows.
