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Q1
Can I have a mix of land-based and sea-based
elements?
That’s our core business! We tailor every workshop to your needs,
timescales and budget and incorporate elements of land and sea-based elements
to help you get the most out of your time.
The
mix works extremely well – as all our customer feedback shows. “Well
balanced, with learning points from boats fitting well into overall purpose
of event”.
Q2
Can I just opt for just land-based workshops?
Of course.
We will work with you to tailor the event to match your needs. We feel
sure you’ll want to put what you have learnt into effect, and our
sea-based exercises are perfect for this. But if this doesn’t fit
your organisation, style or needs, we can work with you to find alternatives.
Q3
Is the sea-based element a jolly or does it really complement
the real workshop?
We recognise
the value of having fun but also know that taking executives out of the
business can be expensive. We think we provide a balance of fun learning
but always ensure that each element is also value for money and has a
real purpose.
As our clients
tell us: “Don’t be put-off, scared or intimidated by the sailing,
it’s a great experience; takes you out of your comfort zone into
the realms where nothing but effective teamwork allied with intelligent
thinking is combined with having fun while building better relationships”.
Q4
What if some members of my team are sea-sick?
We don’t
think it is just luck that none of our customers have been sick. We think
it is because we keep them busy and engaged while they are on-board so
that any sickness is forgotten.
However,
we do recognise that some people are not good sailors and encourage them
to take over-the-counter remedies if they are worried. We also have a
supply of ginger biscuits on board – nature’s natural remedy
for anyone feeling unwell.
Q5
What if some members of my team are afraid of water?
We have fully
trained crew and every trip starts with a safety briefing. We will do
our best to put minds at rest and assure safety at all times.
Perhaps one
of our clients puts it best: “As a non-sailor and non-swimmer, I
felt very apprehensive prior to activity but was put at ease and thoroughly
enjoyed the experience”.
If, however,
someone still feels uneasy about the experience, we can offer alternatives
that do not diminish their participation in the exercise.
Q6
What
if the weather is terrible?
We will perform
a rain-dance! Actually we have held sea-based workshops in the rain and,
even to our surprise, our clients have loved it. We think it is because
our clients are so busy concentrating on their tasks and having fun that
they forget the weather. We also provide essential wet-weather gear to
ensure everyone stays dry and warm.
But if the
elements do get the better of us, and you decide you would rather stay
in the warm, we have alternative exercises we can do.
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Q7
What
safety precautions do you take?
Safety is
paramount to us. We only use fully-qualified skippers to sail our boats,
and skippers who are trained and used to working with novices.All
exercises begin with a safety demonstration and life-jackets are provided.
In addition,
most JCPii staff are also fully-trained yachtsmen. The sailing element
of the day can also be a great learning and introduction to sailing for
those who have never done it before, in a safe and informal environment.
“Great
skippers who trusted us and helped to put everyone at ease”.
Q8
How does the added dimension of the yachts impact the cost?
Naturally
there is a cost element to bringing boats into the mix, but it’s
not as much as you think. In fact, our own analysis shows that, when all
the elements are put together, our rates compare very favourably to the
cost of holding a similar event in a hotel.
Firstly,
we have access to Yacht Clubs which offer excellent conference and accommodation
rates, often lower than local hotels. We can also utilise the boats as
much as you want (for example delegates are welcome to sleep on-board
for an authentic experience!) further reducing the cost.
In fact,
we work with you and your budget. And, together with the fact that we
can guarantee speedy results without the need for days out of the office
and expensive hotels, we feel hopeful you’ll be satisfied.
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