In collaboration with John Siemerink, owner of Jadro, a beautiful and high-performance Salona 44.

• After a day of coastal sailing, we get ready for an exciting crossing of the English Channel
• A world full of surprises : huge cargo ships, fishing vessels, and wind turbines
• During the night, the team will be split in 2 groups, rotating through “on” and “off” watches.
• Short sessions of sleep, combined with amazing night sailing
• Cruising up the Thames, seeing the skyline of London
• Arriving at the center of London, right next to Tower Bridge
• Eurostar back to Belgium

Day 1 (12/06)

• Coastal sailing
• Getting to know each other and the boat
• Dinner ashore
• Sleep onboard in the marina

Day 2 (13/06)

• Depending on the tide, choose our departure time from Oostende
• Cross the channel, navigating between cargo ships, fishing vessels and wind turbines
• Aim for Margate, on the English coast

Day 3 (14/06)

• After a short stop to wait for the right tide, we motor to London
• We pass so many landmarks: the Thames Barrier, Tilbury Docks, the Queen Elizabeth Bridge (M25 ring road), Canary Wharf, the O2 Arena, Greenwich, and finally Tower Bridge
• We go through the lock into St Katherines Dock, an oasis of calm in the middle of London.
• Dinner at a (very) nice restaurant, followed by the Saturday night life for those who want.

Day 4 (15/06)

• Return back to Belgium via the Eurostar from St Pancras

This trip is for C-level executives looking to top up their leadership skills

• Our full focus goes towards ‘Leadership and connection’
• How you show up every day, how you interact and influence, are essential to the impact you can bring to your organization
• Expect a safe place for vulnerable interaction, honest stories, and a guide to help you on your personal journey to leadership growth

Benoit Strauven

• Founder of The Leaders Ship
• Senior coach and leadership developer for CEOs
• Former CEO of several family-owned businesses
• Non-executive director, president and advisor to a variety of boards
• BCG alumnus
• Broad sector and international experience
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (commercially endorsed)