Announcing a new improved Steam Packet Rebate Scheme for 2025
TTMA are delighted to announce the launch of an improved rebate scheme for marshals in 2025, for those who travel with Steam Packet when volunteering as a marshal. Under the new improved scheme, marshals will be able to claim their rebate for each event individually where they have attended 7 or more sessions at a race event. This means that marshals won’t have to attend both TT and Manx Grand Prix events during the year in order to claim their rebate of up to £100. Under the previous scheme, marshals had to complete 3 or more sessions and travel by boat to both events. With the new scheme marshals will now be able to claim up to £100 for an individual event where they have completed enough sessions.
Many marshals already support the events with 7 or more sessions so it is hoped that more marshals may be able to apply for the rebate under the new scheme.
On board discounts
In addition, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company continues its valued support by offering a 10% onboard discount to visiting marshals, helping to enhance their journey during the race event period. Marshals will be issued a token and information prior to travelling to the island at the event.
Chief Marshal Jane Corlett commented:
“We are delighted to have been able to agree a new rebate scheme with Steam Packet Company which extends the benefits offered to hard working volunteers and addresses some of the challenges marshals had with the previous scheme. In our 2024 survey of marshals, travel costs to and from the isle of man were highlighted as the top item to improve marshal support and we are very grateful to Steam Packet for working so closely with us to develop the improved scheme. The additional discounts offered on board are also very welcomed and the Steam Packet’s support is very much appreciated”.
Here's how it will work:
Under the new rebate scheme, TTMA will email marshals who qualify for the rebate twice each year. At TT 2025 email by the end of June 2025, and for Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix by the end of September 2025.
All of the administration arrangements will remain the same as the previous scheme with marshals receiving full instructions over email and providing their booking references to submit their claim to the Steam Packet for processing and payment.
Any questions? Ask the team when you collect your warrant card!
