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MBA students sail to success
The 14th International Business Schools' Regatta, being held on July 9 and 10, 2005, has attracted entries from three new competitors this year.
The 14th International Business Schools' Regatta, being held on July 9 and 10, 2005, has attracted entries from three new competitors this year Crews from business schools in Athens, Leeds and Cambridge will be competing against crews from top European business schools for the first time in the two-day sailing extravaganza on the Solent
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The regatta is one of the most eagerly anticipated, competitively charged events on the business school calendar, with 13 leading business schools already confirmed including: " Athens University of Economics and Business (1 boat - new entrant) " Cranfield School of Management (4 boats) " Esade Business School (1 boat ) " Kingston Business School (1 boat ) " Leeds University Business School (1 boat - new entrant) " London Business School (2 boats ) " SDA Bocconi (1 boat ) " Trinity College Dublin (1 boat ) " University of Bath School of Management (1 boat ) " University of Cambridge: Judge (1 boat - new entrant) " University of Durham Business School (1 boat ) " University of Exeter, School of Business and Economics (1 boat ) " Warwick Business School (1 boat ) Alex Mita, Chairman of the event organisers, said: "MBA students from all the schools participating in the regatta have a very heavy work schedule at this time of year but no one wants to miss the regatta, it's always such a fantastic event." Fellow organiser David Stark said: "We have a great number of schools participating and are still receiving inquiries about competing in this year's event." The regatta is hosted at the International Yachting Centre at Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
As is tradition, it is organised by current full time MBA (Master of Business Administration) students from Cranfield School of Management.
The competitive nature and intensity of yacht racing is renowned for testing leadership and teamwork to the limit.
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Alex Mita said: "We are really looking forward to the competition.
MBA colleagues from over Europe, Cranfield supporters and a fantastic race will make it an unforgettable weekend." Spectators are welcomed to attend the event with places on a special spectator boat available on Saturday July 9 for £10.
In addition, a party will be held on Saturday night at Fastnet, Cowes, with tickets priced at £22.50.
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