THE JOURNAL
Grand Prix weekend: the paddock, the yacht… and the phone finally off.
The yacht moored in Port Hercule, a view over the Swimming Pool chicane, champagne at just the right temperature. And yet, between laps, he answers an email from London. Even at the most exclusive weekend of the year, the phone gets in.
The one moment the world stops: lights out
Five red lights, then silence before the roar. That’s exactly the spirit of egOxa: a shared countdown, then everyone puts their phone down. Start your challenge at lights out, and live the Grand Prix for real.
From Monaco to Yas Marina
Monaco from the deck of a yacht, Abu Dhabi at dusk over Yas Marina, the Jeddah Corniche under the floodlights, the Las Vegas night race, Miami and its yachts in the marina: everywhere the same privilege—and the same temptation to watch a screen instead of the race.
With friends, on board
A Grand Prix is rarely a solo affair. Create a room for every guest on the yacht or in the suite: everyone commits, the phones go quiet together, and you get back the joy of talking about the race instead of your inbox.
For two, after the checkered flag
The race is over, dinner on deck, the Riviera lighting up. Time to extend the challenge for two: the most sought-after night of the year deserves your full attention.
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