Enter the 2020 Edition of the 3-10 TNG CHALLENGE CUP October REGATTA SAILING UNDER THE FINEST CONDITIONS 2020

From October 3-10 of 2020, the spectacular TNG Challenge Cup will again be held in Croatia, one of the best sailing spots in the Mediterranean! This regatta will be divided into two classes, a ‘one design Racing class’ with First 45 boats with Spinnaker and a ‘Cruiser class’, without spinnaker. This Cruiser class has boats available such as Hanse 455 and More 55, both designed for competitive sailors, who like to challenge themselves - and others - during the day and enjoy having dinner in good (sailors) company at night.

Join the fleet and you will have a full week (Saturday to Friday) of unforgettable sailing, beautiful sites and lots of fun-experiences. All boats are ready for regatta conditions and are fully equipped. The First 45 has full battened tri radial cut main sails and top spinnaker equipment, the perfect raceboat for true speedlovers! More into recreational sailing? The luxurious More 55 and powerfull Hanse 455 both have full battened main sails and genoas that gives excellent racing performances as well as peacefull sailing. There will be a full-service 4-Day Race-program with three exciting and challenging adventurous boat-to-boat and navigation races a day*. You bring your sailing skills and we will take care of everything else!

FINEST CONDITIONS

The TNG Challenge Cup begins in Split, where you will pick-up your boat and sail to the island of Solta. The official Race-program starts on Solta, Maslenica and it will take you to the islands , , Sveti Klement and Brac. You will enjoy the finest conditions of sailing in the famous waters and spinning winds of Pakleni otoci (also known as Hell Islands). Besides racing, there is time to enjoy the beautiful weather and amazing coastlines of Croatia. You will be mooring in exclusive and breath-taking locations, where tender-service, outstanding catering and sailing entertainment will be at your service!

EXCLUSIVE PRIZE-GIVING

Winning the TNG Challenge Cup means you can bring home a stunning Overall Winner Trophy, as well as an exclusive TNG Swiss Watches sailing timer for the entire crew of your boat. For the daily races, there will be a daily prize- giving, including some of the finest TNG Swiss Watches; Dutch design, Swiss made perfection! The Bay Martinis Marchi Hotel

DAY BY DAY TRAVEL PROGRAM Depending on the weather conditions, the program will be as follows:

Saturday The adventure begins in Split, Croatia. Once you have arrived at the airport on Saturday the 3th, you will travel to Marina Kaštela (approx. 11 km from Split airport) where one of our TNG Challenge Cup crew-members will welcome you and will take you to your boat, that will be ready as from 15.00 to (at the latest) 17.00 hours. There is a supermarket at this full-service Marina to provide your boat with everything you need. And we will be happy to help you getting it all aboard! We suggest you sail out of Marina Kaštela at the end of the day and set course to the North- East side of the island Drvenik Veli, where you can anchor for the night in the bay of Drvenik Veli.

The Blue Lagoon Sunday The next day you are expected at the Martinis Marchi Marina on the Island Solta, but not before 17.00 hrs. This gives you the opportunity to explore the breath-taking Blue Lagoon (Krknjaši Lagoon), located at the west-side of the island Drvenik Veli. It is the perfect place for swimming and snorkelling.

Set sail to the island Solta after lunch (approx. 2,5 NM of sailing from the Blue Lagoon), to arrive on time at the Martinis Marchi Marina, where we have reserved a mooring place for you. It’s only a few steps to the Martinis Marchi Marina Marchi Heritage Hotel, where we welcome you to meet all TNG Challenge Cup competitors for the official Opening Ceremony and to have a festive dinner. The whole fleet stays overnight at the luxury Marchi Marina.

Monday - First racing day of the TNG Challenge Cup!

After breakfast the fleet will start the First Navigation Race from Solta to Komiza, located on island Vis. (approx. 22 NM). Once arrived on Island Vis, we will explore Komiza. Here we will enjoy dinner like locals in Tavern Baco.

Tuesday - Second racing day of the TNG Challenge Cup! After breakfast the fleet sets course to Palmizana on the Island Sveti Klement (Pakleni Otoci), for a naviga- tion race of approx. 10 NM. You will sail along the shore of Island Vis, known of many wind-shiftings in which your sailing and trimming skills will be challenged to the max! The finish will be in between the Island of Hvar and Sveti Klement. After lunch it’s ‘Game On’, as the Marina Palmizana west-coast waters of Sveti Klement are promising some great sailing during the First Boat-to-Boat Course Racing competition!

At the end of this competitive day, we will moore at ACI Marina Palmi- zana, one of the most beautiful and natural Marina’s in the Adriatic! Once settled, there will be a daily Prize-giving and drinks for Happy- Hour. Dinner is organised in the high-quality restaurant Meneghello Hvar located a few minutes’ walk from the marina. After dinner, if you like to, a fast ferry can take you to Hvar, where there are possibilities to visit the old city centre and experience night life. Expect to be amazed! Wednesday - Third racing day of the TNG Challenge Cup! After breakfast, the racing day starts with a boat-to-boat race on the west side of Sveti Klement in front of the bay of Vinogradisce. After this short but dynamic coastal race, we will set course to Stari Grad, Hvar. In the bay of Stari Grad we will have a boat-to-boat race with plenty of action! When the races are finished, the fleet enters the harbour of Stari Grad where we will have a local wine-tasting and dinner.

Thursday - Final racing day of the TNG Challenge Cup!

After breakfast in Stari Grad we will set sail for the final navigation race to Milna, on the Island of Brac, approx. 12 NM. In the evening we will have the prize giving ceremony. The overall-winner boat will receive the prestigious TNG Trophy and the entire crew of the winning boat wins a luxurious TNG sailing watch!

Friday Friday is a day for you to spend as you wish. Whatever your plans will be, we will be happy to give you the best insiders tips!

You are expected to return the boat at the Marina Kaštela near Split on Friday, or even Saturday morning. Have fun, be safe and we will see you there! Stari Grad harbour First 45 race boat More 55 cruising boat table Hanse 455 cruising boat

SERVICES Participation in the TNG Challenge Cup 2020 includes: full use (Sat. to Fri.) of a One Design First 45 race boat ‘Cabin-ready’ incl. Spinnaker, a More 55 Cruising boat with Genoa or a Hanse 455 Cruising boat with Genoa, Four Day Race Program*, Hospitality Program and Catering (3-course dinner including limited drinks on racing-days). * Race Program subject to change due to weather conditions. BOOKING & PRICES You can book the TNG-Cup as an entire crew. One Design First 45 race boat - as crew min. 6 / max. 8 persons: € 2.590 per boat Regatta fee € 1.500 per boat - Social program € 750 per person More 55 Cruising class boat - as crew min. 6 / max. 12 persons: € 4.100 Regatta fee € 1.750 per boat - Social program € 750 per person Hanse 455 Cruising class boat - as crew min. 6 / max. 10 persons: € 2.200 Regatta fee € 1.600 per boat - Social program € 750 per person Not included in the price: Flight to and from Split Airport and transfer to boat pick-up location (est.16 min. / € 40 for 6 persons), Mooring costs on non-racing days, lunches, breakfast and dinner on non-racing days, transit log, end cleaning and tourist tax. ENTER NOW The TNG Challenge Cup is organized by TNG Swiss Watches in cooperation with Sailpoint Croatia, a Dutch based company with over thirty years’ experience in Croatian Sailing and racing events. Sailpoint Croatia has personally tested every location and guarantees a top-class boat and out- standing gear. In fact, the only thing missing on the boat is you, the adventurous sailor! Join today, as the fleet is limited to max 20 yachts! For reservations or questions, please contact Sailpoint Croatia via [email protected] or call +31 (0)642143783 www.sailpoint.nl

8 REASONS TO SIGN UP FOR THE TNG CHALLENGE CUP •

• A fleet of full-equipped One Design First 45 racing boats

• A fleet of More 55 and Hanse 455 Cruising boats

• Full week (Saturday to Friday) use of your own high-end boat

• 4-Day Race-program of adventurous boat-to-boat and navigation racing*

• Two exciting and challenging races a day

• Mooring in exclusive and breath-taking locations • Full-service race program* and prize-giving Outstanding catering with fresh breakfast, happy hour and dinner * Race program subject to change due to weather conditions