ALICANTE 2027 - The Ocean Race Start - Join Us

Join Ollie and the Embrace The Challenge team in Alicante as we set sail in The Ocean Race 2027. From team dinners and a drinks reception to watching the start, choose the events you’d like to join and help us give the team a send-off to remember.

Please note all ticket prices shown are subject to VTA

Schedule

Melia Hotel Package

Friday - Sunday.

2 nights accommodation in the stylish Melia Alicante hotel situated right on the beachfront with stunning sea views. Located just 6 minutes walk from the marina this 4**** hotel is perfectly situated for easy access to the race village and town centre. Breakfast included. Single or Double occupancy rooms available.

Speed Runs - Rib Spectator Packages

Friday. Join us onboard a spectator RIB to watch the action from the water as the teams take on the speed runs close to shore. Choose a half-day session in the morning (09:00–13:00) or afternoon (13:30–18:00).

Friday Supper

Friday. Enjoy dinner at a beautiful beachside restaurant with Ollie and members of the Embrace The Challenge team. Share good food and conversation as we look ahead to the adventure to come.

Saturday Apéro

Saturday. Join Ollie and the team for drinks from 17:00–19:00 on the evening before the race start. A relaxed chance to come together, raise a glass and wish the crew well before they set sail.

Race Start - Rib Spectator Package (on water)

Sunday. Be part of the send-off with an official hospitality package combining access to the Sailors Terrace, refreshments and the chance to watch the race start from a spectator RIB. Enjoy the atmosphere ashore before heading out onto the water to cheer the team on as their race begins. Race start 15:45. Day timings will be confirmed shortly.

Race Start - Sailors Terrace (on shore)

Sunday. Soak up the race-day atmosphere from the Sailors Terrace, with refreshments and access to a big screen showing the race start with live commentary. Follow the action and share the moment with fellow supporters as the fleet sets sail on the first leg. Race start 15:45. Day timings will be confirmed shortly.

Select Your Events

2-Night Melia Hotel | 2 Persons

2 nights accommodation for 2 people in the Melia Hotel, Alicante including breakfast

2-Night Melia Hotel | 1 Person

2 nights accommodation (Friday & Saturday) for 1 person (single occupancy) people in the Melia Hotel, Alicante including breakfast

Friday Ribs | Speed Runs | 850 CHF

View the speed runs from on the water with a place on our spectator rib.

Friday Supper | 100 CHF

An informal supper with Ollie at a stunning beachfront restaurant

Saturday drinks | 75 CHF

A relaxed drinks apero the evening before the race start (5-7pm)

Sunday Start | Sailors Terrace | 650 CHF

Watch the start from the official Sailors Terrace with breakfast and big screen commentary

Sunday Start | Rib Package | 850 CHF

Parade out to the race start and watch the action from on board a spectator rib

Location

Alicante Marina

Lg, Mlle. Levante, 4B, 03002 Alacant, Alicante, Spain
03002 Alacant