Sailing - Helicopter Travel

The UK is one of the premier sailing venues – we are a seafaring nation after all. Most sailing regattas and events however take place on the South Coast and Isle of Wight, thus making travelling to and from somewhat of a bind. Why endure protracted road, rail and ferry journeys when Atlas Helicopters can have you at your chosen event in comfort and on schedule in a fraction of the time taken by conventional means of transport.

Your own helicopter for the day

You will be able to travel to and from your chosen sailing event or regatta using your itinerary safe in the knowledge you will be avoiding protracted road and rail journeys thus enabling you to arrive relaxed in readiness for the day’s festivities. Prior to landing, take in the sailing course and conditions. Witness what the competitors will have to contend with.

Escape from the travel chaos, which results from the increasing popularity of sailing events, such as Cowes Week, by flying the Isle of Wight in your very own helicopter. Thanks largely to the success of Team GB at the Olympics and the numerous world records that the UK has claimed in recent years, sailing events are continuing to attract larger audiences. With sailing events being held off the south coast of England during the Olympics in 2012, it is expected that further interest in sailing as a sporting event is likely to be sparked attracting still more people and making it harder to see the competition.

Use a Helicopter to Spend More Time Sailing and Less Time Travelling

Enjoy more time sailing and less time getting to the water by using a helicopter to get you to your vessel. If you want to take part in a race or simply enjoy a day’s sailing, by using a helicopter you will be free of worrying about car parking for the day or any other transport issues.

Start the day refreshed and ready to head to the water as soon as possible, especially if your yacht is moored some distance from your home or office. By arriving at your yacht quicker than you would if travelling by road and avoiding a long, slow, stressful journey competing with everyone else heading for the coast on a sunny day, you will feel more in the mood to enjoy your day sailing.

Flexibility from using a helicopter means you will be picked up from a site close to your home or office so you will be able to take advantage of ideal sailing conditions at short notice. It also means should the weather become less favourable you are able to return home sooner rather than sitting in a car, cold and wet battling with other returning day trippers.

Cowes Week (11th August to 18th August 2012)

Travel in style to Cowes Week, one of the world’s largest sailing regattas, which attracts huge crowds as well as competitors from around the world.

This annual event is centred around Cowes on the Isle of Wight and sees the Solent buzzing with activity on and off the water. Sailing fans, school holidays and hopefully warm weather all combine to attract a huge number of spectators.

Soak up the amazing atmosphere of Cowes Week and finish your flight on the Isle of Wight so you can stay for a few days or return to the mainland at the end of the flight, it’s your choice. If the former, then Atlas Helicopters are happy to return, at a time that suits you, to collect you from Cowes so you will escape the ferry, the crowds and the traffic jams leaving the port.

To book one of our helicopters for a sailing event please contact our team now on 0800 328 0432, if one is required during the very popular Cowes Week please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.