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Yachting as a sport, hobby or used as an organisational device is really satisfying. There are also exceptional sailing & powerboat events which make it equally stimulating & can be something that the whole family can go & enjoy simultaneously. One of the largest weeks of the yachting diary is the Cowes Regatta Week; this takes place every year and has been established since eighteen twenty six which makes it the longest running event at this moment. With more than 500 vessels & 5,000 applicants playing a part, being looked at by one-hundred thousand viewers every day Skandia Cowes week has realised the class as one of the principal yachting corporate hospitality and community event of the full year.

The eight thousand five hundred contestants vary from Commonwealth and world class accomplished sailors to every day sailors. Yet if you are not joining in yourself, watching the yachting, enjoying the social gatherings and live discos, & to be involved in the unique setting, makes it a one of a type corporate yachting event. Check out Ondeck’s website for the all the latest info on the 2008 Cowes Regatta.

With Ondeck Sailing and Powerboat School, two thousands & eight begins the opening of their most-up-to-date Regatta Division. Building on their great position in the charter marketplace, this has seen Ondeck Yachting, run many immense sailing events for organisations, they have just teamed-up with Britannia Sailing Events the leading organisers of industry sailing events within the United Kingdom.

The course of the race itself will differ each time as aspects such as the weather forecast, tidal streams & haste of each set of yacht is taken into account. A typical Skandia Cowes Event has over 35 start offs a day for categories of cruiser series one designs & keelboats; adding to a sum total of over eight-thundered sailing yachts. At some stage in this period the Solent which is a notably busy industrial shipping waterway, is packed with sailing boats of all categories & is principally vibrant in colour on account of the boats spinnakers. As referred to prior on top of the power boating events the week consists of a huge number of onshore activities that include live music and cocktail parties. From private or commercial house parties & nominally private yacht societies & boats, there are huge marquees erected in the docks serving canapés & drink.

Consider this a new “condition of employment”. Professionals who choose to manage their careers in the same old ways will find themselves in a precarious position similar to the company who has become stagnant and ineffective — ending up obsolete and unable to successfully compete. Here’s the top ten things you need to do:

1. Stay informed - follow current market and industry dynamics. Identify and study target companies and their toughest competition.

2. Understand the needs of the people/markets your serve through research conducted on-line and in the field through networking.

3. Be a creative solution provider. Understand concerns and anticipate needs.

4. Think in specifics to communicate with clarity.

5. Get connected -as a professional build strong, far reaching relationships - think 6-degrees of separation and create “buckets” or types of relationships that include but are not limited to marketing, promotion, development, finance, collaboration and or mentors.

6. Build strategic alliances and partnerships to expand potential business and learning opportunities.

7. Make energy, enthusiasm and results the mainstay tools in your skill set.

8. Continuously work to improve your oral and written communication skills.

9. Take responsibility for positioning yourself for future opportunities within a three to five year window.

10. Make evaluation and adjustment a consistent part of your professional development practices.

Jeannette Kraar, president of Performance Management International is an Executive Career Coach and a highly-acclaimed trainer, speaker and business consultant. Hundreds of PMI clients have succeeded even in the most turbulent times. Jeannette is the author of BREAKTHROUGH, The Hate My Job, Need A Life, Can’t Get No Satisfaction SOLUTION. Learn more about the book at http://www.breakthroughcareersolutions.com. Email Jeannette at pmi@manageyoursuccess.com or visit her on-line at http://www.manageyoursuccess.com

If you are like me, you are living some distance from the devastation wrought by Katrina. If you are like me you not physically impacted and can watch the plight of others on television in the comfort of your home. And if you are like me, you are wondering what you can do.

I believe the answer to that question is an important one. It can help define who you are and what you have and choose to give to the world. The list that follows is not meant to stimulate your thinking. It is meant to stimulate action. All of us can do all of these things. And in doing them we will not only be helping others, we will be helping ourselves deal with and grow from these events as well.

Give Resources. You have heard it and will hear it often. The resources required by these events will be unprecedented. Open your wallet and give. It doesn’t matter which charity you choose, just give. Pick a number, then add to it. Do a search on Katrina relief to find places to contribute. You can give more than money though. Perhaps you have other resources that you could offer. Spare blankets or other supplies will inevitably be leaving from your community in the coming days. Watch for these announcements and donate. If you know someone affected, or know someone who knows someone, perhaps you can provide a spare bedroom. You can even support relief efforts each time you search the internet. Go to http://allgive.com to search and learn more.

Give Yourself. If your situation allows, perhaps you feel drawn to go and help. If you are thinking about that and you can, go. Many of us won’t be able to go and lend a hand directly. You can still give of time and talents locally and have a direct impact on efforts there. Organizations like The Salvation Army and The Red Cross will be spread thin for months. If you volunteer in your town, more physical resources can remain on the Gulf Coast longer.

Encourage Others to Give. This is a way for you to give of your talents. Use the leadership and influence skills that you have to encourage others to give. If you own a business, match employee contributions to relief efforts. If you are involved in any sort of organization, start a fund raising effort. A colleague of mine sent an email saying he would match any gifts given by those on his list up to a total of $500. Every person could do this. Ask yourself who you could influence and how you could personally help increase giving. Get creative! And get started.

Say a Prayer. Regardless of your religious beliefs, or how you would state this, say a prayer. Say one for those who have lost family. For those who have lost their homes. For those who are sick or thirsty or hungry. And say a special prayer those involved in rescue and recovery efforts - those giving of themselves to make things better for others.

Keep Your Perspective. It is sometimes hard to keep a healthy perspective as you watch the events on television. It is easy to let the worry and concern become overwhelming. Do yourself a favor and don’t let these events overpower your life. Be grateful for your situation. Rethink how upset or frustrated you become at little inconveniences or challenges, because these situations mean little in the bigger scheme of things, and the events of recent days should make this very clear to us.

Conserve. Our country is going to be dealing with the aftermath of Katrina for a long time. There are other little things that we can do that will make a difference. Conserve fuel. Carpool to work. Combine your errands, or just stay home. Turn off your air conditioning and turn off the lights. Fossil fuels will be in short supply and every little bit helps. Plus every dollar you don’t spend on fuel, is another dollar you could choose to donate to relief efforts.

Give Again, Later. Many will give now, but agencies like The Red Cross will tell you that after the situation leaves most people’s conscious thoughts, the needs will still be great. Make a commitment now to make another contribution later in the year. One way to do this is to reduce your holiday spending and earmarking the difference for Katrina relief.

I’m sure there are many more things that you can do to help both yourself and others in the coming weeks. It matters less what you do than that you do something. That is my urging to you. You can make a difference, but only if you take action.

Special Note: One of the ways I am taking my own advice to “Encourage Others to Give” is by offering you (and anyone you know) a choice of a 6 month membership to our Powerquotes Plus service, a $30 value, or a seat in our tele-seminar, The Leader as a Coach, a $49 value, if you simply let us know that you made any donation at all. Visit http://www.kevineikenberry.com/katrina.asp to learn more and contact us with your choice.

Kevin Eikenberry is a leadership expert and the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group (http://KevinEikenberry.com), a learning consulting company. To receive a free Special Report on leadership that includes resources, ideas, and advice go to http://www.kevineikenberry.com/leadership.asp or call us at (317) 387-1424 or 888.LEARNER.