Corporate & teambuilding sailing on a Volvo Ocean Race Yacht
Step aboard a professional racing boat and experience teamwork in real offshore conditions.
This team-building sailing experience has been specially designed to inspire teams, strengthen collaboration and develop leadership skills.
During this adventurous team-building activity at sea, participants will have the opportunity to improve their communication, problem-solving skills and team dynamics as they tackle challenges together.
Join your team for this unique offshore Volvo Ocean Race experience.
Half day company event
Are you looking for a corporate outing that really makes an impression? Take your team for a sail on our Volvo Ocean Race yacht.
A spectacular experience is guaranteed during this teambuilding sailing trip.
Focus
- Teamwork
- Clear communication
- Team dynamics
- Roles and responsibilities
The team actively steers the sailing boat under the guidance of a professional crew.
Each participant is assigned a task: steering, navigating or trimming the sails.
Perfect as an adventurous and active teambuilding event.
Practical information
Location: Scheveningen – North Sea
Duration: Half day (approx. 3.5–4 hours)
Group size: Up to 10 people
Experience required: None
Included: Professional skipper, sailing suits/life jackets
Catering: Coffee, tea, snacks and a welcome drink upon return to the harbour are included
Customisation: Flexible sailing times (morning/afternoon/evening).
Price: €3,500 (excl. VAT) for a group of 10 people
Teambuilding sailing – full day
On board a Volvo Ocean Race yacht, there’s nowhere to hide. Teamwork on board is just like teamwork in the workplace. Communication, initiative, agreements, planning, execution, feedback and reflection determine the outcome. In a company or organisation, you can hide or walk away. Not on board – everything comes to the surface: what works well and what works less well or not at all.
Focus
The dynamics: Together with 4 to 5 trainees and the skipper, your team tackles challenging tasks: from hoisting sails to setting the course.
The focus: How does the team function under pressure? What is going well, what could be more efficient and what is needed to achieve the desired result
Applicability: Ideal as a baseline assessment, intensive team-building exercise or as a kick-off for a leadership programme.
The debrief: A crucial part of the day. We reflect on successes, areas for improvement and specific learning objectives for…
Practical information
Location: Scheveningen – North Sea
Duration: Full day
Group size: Up to 10 people
Experience required: None
Included: Professional skipper, sailing suits/life jackets
Catering: Coffee, tea, snacks and a welcome drink upon return to the harbour are included
Led by: Hans Bouscholte, World record holder, ex-World champion, Volvo Ocean Racer
Customisation: Tailored programme available
Price: From €6,000 (excl. VAT) for a group of 10 people
Management teambuilding at sea from the Netherlands to the UK – 3 days
Leadership isn’t something you learn in a boardroom.
At sea, aboard a Volvo Ocean Race yacht, leaders are confronted with real-life dynamics: pressure, speed, risk and reliance on the team. During this exclusive management training programme led by Hans Bouscholte, participants experience what leadership truly means.
This management training at sea reveals how you communicate, make decisions and collaborate when it really matters.
The lessons learnt at sea are directly applicable in a corporate setting.
Practical information
Route: Scheveningen → Harwich → Pin Mill (UK) → Scheveningen
Duration: 3 days
Group size: Up to 10 people
Experience required: None
Led by: Hans Bouscholte, Volvo Ocean Racer, World record holder and ex-World champion
Price: on request