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Grand Traverse Yacht Club – 2019 Melges 24 North American Championship
Auction Ends: Aug 15, 2019 09:00 PM EDT

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TP 52 Super Series Onboard Experience With QuantumRacing

Item Number
104
Estimated Value
Priceless
Sold
6500 USD to st94d8415
Number of Bids
19  -  Bid History

Item Description

Through the generosity of Quantum Sails, the 2019 Melges 24 North American Championship is pleased to offer, via an online auction, an opportunity to race aboard Quantum Racing in the 52 Super Series.

Bidding will being Friday, August 9, at 5 pm EST, and end on Thursday, August 15, at 9 pm EST. 

Experience the thrill first-hand as a guest onboard TP52 Quantum Racing in the 2019 or 2020 52 Super Series.

Prize includes round-trip airfare* and two nights accommodation for one person.

Available dates for this guest opportunity are:

·   September 24th - 28th, 2019 Sardinia, Italy

·   February 29 – March 6, 2020, Cape Town, South Africa

·   March 30 – April 4, 2020, Cape Town, South Africa

·   May 11 – 16, 2020, Scarlino, Italy

·   June 16 – 21, 2020, Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy

·   July 17 – 22, 2020, Valencia, Spain

·   September 14 – 19, 2020, Puerto Portals, Mallorca, Spain
 
Each yacht carries one onboard guest as part of the racing crew**, and this is a very special opportunity to be part of a professional yacht racing team.  The guest is not allowed to assist the team while racing except by hiking.  Race day experience includes:

Pre-race crew meeting                      
Official team cap and crew shirt
Crew lunch on the race boat
Racing for a full day
Post-race crew debrief

Item Special Note

Travel and accommodation to be arranged with Quantum team travel agent.  You are welcome to extend your trip and/or bring a guest with you at your own expense.  Additional participation with the team may be limited.  Contact Libby Tomlinson, ltomlinson@quantumsails.com or 231-313-8898.

* Prize value toward airfare $1,200

** Owner-driver attendance TBD, which may influence availability of the onboard racing opportunity.  Onboard opportunity may be offered only on training days and the official practice racing day if this limitation applies.   Additional opportunities to view racing from the coach boat will be offered to supplement your experience.