Raft building team event: creative team building with action on the high seas
A highlight of your summer: at our raft building team event, everyone has to lend a hand. From wood, rope and barrels, the teams build rafts that float and design their own pirate flag. When will you launch your raft adventure?
The key facts at a glance
- Ideal for
- Teams of 20–250 people; the perfect summer party adventure for water babies
- Team effect
- Builds cooperation and trust – from the first knot to the final regatta, every move has to be spot on
- Location
- By the water in every city – lakeshore or beach club, your choice
- Requirements
- Swimming ability required – safety briefing on site
- Special feature
- Two-part event: creative raft building with a pirate flag and christening, then a race
Together, we’re heading for new shores!
Our raft building event is just the thing for your active summer party. Alongside fun, excitement and creativity, this activity has a rather refreshing side too – though how refreshing depends heavily on your colleagues’ raft-building skills. Either way, you can expect a team-building adventure as entertaining as it is action-packed, with a varied mix of challenges.
Project number one is, of course, building a raft that can carry you. But there’s also a pirate flag of your own to design. And before you christen your raft, you’ll need to show off your handiwork in a little ceremony.
Your raft is built from materials we provide for you and your team: wooden planks, hemp ropes, securing straps and barrels. You use these to build real rafts by hand, to your own design. No building instructions – but the odd tip from our team of instructors. The jobs involved are so varied that every single team member gets stuck in.
But what’s a raft on dry land? After the grand christening, your floating creation is finally launched for the regatta. Raft ahoy!
- Planning, organisation and delivery
- Two-part team-building event
- Building, creative and racing challenges
- All the raft-building material, paddles included
- Safety first: life jackets, sun cream and insect repellent
- An enthusiastic crew looking after you
How Raft building team event works
In glorious weather, we welcome you and your team on the beach or shore for a maritime challenge. First we form several teams. In these smaller groups, you then build the rafts you’ll later venture onto the water with. Before you start building, though, there’s an essential introduction to knot-tying. We’ll also run through the building materials before you get stuck in.
Step 1: project management. Who sees themselves as a boat builder, or in the creative team instead? We need people in both groups, but the builders should ideally have more hands on deck. Now, full steam ahead! Your first race isn’t against the other rafts, but against the clock. Don’t worry, though: the teamio crew will be on hand to support you during the building and creative phases.
All the material has been used, the ropes are taut, the knots are tight and the pirate flag you’ve designed, with your logo on it, is flying – congratulations, your raft is seaworthy. Next up are the raft christenings. Here the teams wow the others with impressive musical performances or perfectly staged, dramatic choreography. Naturally, we’ll serve sparkling wine or a non-alcoholic alternative to mark the occasion.
Raft ahoy! After the compulsory safety briefing and putting on life jackets, the wet and wild fun begins. In our regatta, you head out onto the water. Depending on the time available, the teams face a range of challenges there – always finishing with a race: the regatta. This is where we find out which crew works best together on deck, and whether a team really does paddle in rhythm.
In the footsteps of Jack Sparrow and Störtebeker
A summer party for active teams
Our raft building event is the perfect activity for your next team-building event, summer party or company outing. With varied challenges and a summery atmosphere, you and your team enjoy an entertaining time outdoors that gets everyone pulling in the same direction.
All seven seas
We’re flexible about where the raft building event takes place. What we need is navigable water, space to build and suitable toilet facilities. In North Rhine-Westphalia, we make a splash with this team-building adventure at places such as the Baldeneysee, the Aggertalsperre or the Otto-Maigler-See. We’re also happy to check whether the event can be run at a venue of your choice.
Sailing makes you hungry
To round off an action-packed team event, we can also arrange a tasty BBQ with refreshing drinks on request. Our beach club partner venues are particularly good for this. We think it’s a well-earned reward for the exertions of the afternoon.
How was it? Here’s what our clients say
These companies joined our events and created lasting memories. Read what participants say about their experience.
The planning went smoothly, and the promised service was delivered reliably and on time. I will definitely recommend Teamio Event GmbH!
Highly recommended! From the support with our enquiry and proposal through to delivery on site, everything was excellent. Very nice, friendly and capable. Our participants really enjoyed the team-building event with teamio, and it brought colleagues closer together. We would book teamio again! Thank you for everything.
I’ve taken part in several teamio events. The staff are brilliant, work with great passion and provide an entirely positive experience. I can recommend them without reservation.
It was a great, entertaining evening and everyone enjoyed the quiz. Patrick and Edgar worked brilliantly with the two women and kept us perfectly entertained. They even thought of a prize for the winning team! ;-) Thank you – we will definitely be coming back to you ... !! :)
The team looking after us was very friendly, capable and calm. They spoke to us in a way that quickly built a good connection, even though we had never met before. Everyone was delighted with the successful event – with the small caveat that it was too short, because we were having so much fun and wanted more. The event also creates a good space for participants to talk through the way the equipment is set up, whether during the activities or alongside them. The offer of a photo is another good idea.
It was a really great team-development event that helped us progress as a team. teamio’s preparation and delivery were very good. Everyone was enthusiastic and had a lot of fun taking part. The excellent catering also deserves a special mention: there was something delicious for every diet, including meat-eaters, vegans, vegetarians and halal diets.
Set sail now!
Fancy following in Huckleberry Finn’s footsteps with your team? Then get in touch with us now.
Frequently asked questions about Raft building team event
How does the raft building event work?
First you build, then you paddle. After we’ve welcomed you on the beach or shore, we split you into several teams and give a quick introduction to the art of knots. The teams build their rafts, design a pirate flag and christen their raft with a little show. After the safety briefing, it’s out onto the water for the regatta.
What do we build our raft from?
From wooden planks, hemp ropes, tie-down straps and barrels. We provide all the materials, paddles included. There are no building instructions: each team builds to its own design, with the odd tip from our trainers.
Do we need to be able to swim?
Yes, you need to be able to swim for the raft building event. Before the regatta there’s a safety briefing, and everyone wears a life jacket. How refreshing your day turns out depends largely on your colleagues’ raft-building skills anyway.
Where does the raft building event take place?
We’re flexible about the venue. All we need is navigable water, space to build and toilet facilities. In North Rhine-Westphalia, for example, that could be the Baldeneysee, the Aggertalsperre reservoir or the Otto-Maigler-See. We’re also happy to check your preferred venue, whether lakeshore or beach club.
How long does the raft building event take?
The raft building event takes around 3 hours, from the first knot to the regatta. Depending on the time available, various challenges await on the water – but always a final race.
How many people can take part in the raft building event?
It’s suitable for groups of 20 to 250 people. The rafts are built in several smaller teams, with roles ranging from boat builder to the creative crew. That way, everyone really gets involved.
How much does the raft building event cost, and what’s included?
The raft building event costs from €69 per person plus concept and logistics. This includes planning, organisation and delivery, all the raft materials including paddles, life jackets, sun cream and insect repellent, and support from our team.
Can we combine the raft building event with a BBQ?
Yes, on request we can arrange a BBQ with refreshing drinks to round things off. Our partner beach clubs are particularly well suited for this.
