In the Beginning there was…
…a big production in all its simplicity. This is exactly the right way to describe the event. Featuring experienced staff, great managers and a well-prepared team, we got the best impressions from the Marseille Trophy at all levels. OnDeck was invited by the organizing committee to cover some of the races and participate as Crew Plus. This is the first time a Greek magazine has ever received a direct invitation coming from the organising committee and not a sponsor. The same goes for the unique experience of participating in the race as one extra crew member (Crew +).
A Panoramic View
Vieux Port, the old port of Marseilles which offers a beautiful view to the Notre Dame basilica sitting on the hill and is located close to the Town Hall, was the site to host the “heart” of the organization. Elegant and efficiently arranged mobile homes with beautiful logotypes made up the Race Village where operations ran smoothly throughout the trophy. Taking a panoramic look of the site, a gate demarcated the entrance while to the left there was a fun zone for visitors featuring interactive games. The Audi super weapon was in the foreground and the accreditation stand was at the reception area. The racing boats were lined up along the dock and each of them was granted an area for keeping sails and
consumables. The team’s flag flapped up above and below that was a poster featuring the crew and the skipper. Right opposite that area, there was the central two-storey building. On the ground floor we entered the athletes and accredited guest area which featured an atrium and a bar. Moving further inside there was a welcoming air-conditioned area with widescreens broadcasting highlights from the race, interviews on MedCup TV, etc. This was, in fact, the area where the teams and agents ate, met or waited before and after the races. The upper floor was for the VIPs and the organising committee, an elegant and well-arranged room overlooking the entire port and the awards podium. The VIP area became a meeting point for organizers and town officials, the actively participating local authorities, etc. The Village Race also had a recreation area offering creative activities for the children. Jigsaw puzzles, games with boating knots and more were all at the disposal of the young visitors. Plain and simple applications, not necessarily expensive but neat and well-planned that helped broaden the minds of children. Entry to the Race Village was free except for the interior grounds where you needed to wear a special wristband.
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