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The journey to get to the start line can be as difficult as the actual row itself and poses just as many challenges. The work that goes into the logistics and funding of the challenge is often the biggest obstacle to overcome and would simply not be possible without the help and support of sponsors.

Reasons to get involved

Research

The Parkinson’s Disease (PD) research data that was collected during the Indian Ocean Row 2018 is now being used to look at ways to improve the quality of life for people with PD through drug, dietary and exercise therapies. Any company involved with the Brain Waves challenge will therefore be helping to fund this ongoing research, a fantastic legacy for any corporate.

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Schools

Through the online educational platform “Learn Live” we will be able to hold live video chats directly into classrooms with up to 30 schools at a time while out on the water. By using this free interactive service we hope to inspire future generations to create challenges of their own and to demonstrate that you can always do something to improve not only your own life, but also the lives of others.

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A world first

How many firsts are there left? In a world where nearly everything has already been done, the Brain Waves challenge will take at least two world firsts. The first non-stop ocean row across the Indian Ocean from continent to continent and the first female to row 2 oceans in one year and, because 3 is the magic number, we are also vying for the fastest mixed crew speed record for the Atlantic!!

Awareness

The row will provide a fantastic opportunity to bridge the gap between the Parkinson’s and PTSD community with the general public. Everybody has heard of both conditions but it is very unlikely that you know much about what it is like to live with either PD or PTSD unless you have a personal connection to somebody who is. The row will appeal to a broad audience and allow us to raise awareness of both.

Media

Through past challenges we already have a good working relationship with the media and will be working hard to reach as wide an audience as possible via press, radio and TV. Last years Indian Ocean Row reached approximately 25,000,0000 worldwide and we would expect that figure to increase with the Brain Waves project by utilising contacts within the media built up over the past 5 years.

Social

Our on board satellite communications system allows us to send back daily blogs, vlogs, pictures and videos, all of which provide amazing and varied visual social media content. Not only we will connect you with our audience but you will have access to all of our content to distribute through your own social media channels to engage with your potential customers and provide positive brand association.

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The nitty gritty

Sponsor Packages:

INVESTMENT AND REQUIREMENTS TO BE NEGOTIATED WITH LEAD SPONSOR

  • Full branding rights for the row if required. Boat name and challenge name to change to company name. Boat to be branded with company colours.
  • Logo and hyperlink on this website
  • Frequent social media mentions
  • Name & weblink included in all press and promotion materials
  • Access to images and video footage from the crossing
  • Product showcase – use of organisation’s products/services by crew and in boat
  • Access to crew – crew available pre, during (via satellite) and post row to talk to employees/speak at corporate or team-building events
  • Logo on 1 oar – organisation to retain oar post-row
  • Logo on all team attire
  • Access to location mapping – office map in reception can pinpoint where crew are on any given day
  • Flag to mark end of row will bear the logo of the title sponsor – crew to hold flag aloft to signal end of the row.
  • Boat to be displayed at sponsors office(s) either temporarily (six months) or permanently
  • Prime logo placement on boat and boat trailer
  • Logo and hyperlink on this website
  • Frequent social media mentions
  • Name & weblink included in all press and promotion materials
  • Access to images and video footage from the crossing
  • 2 x post-row talks from the team
  • Logo on 1 oar – organisation to retain oar post-row
  • Logo on team attire
  • Premium logo placement on boat
  • Logo and hyperlink on this website
  • Monthly social media mentions
  • Name & weblink included in all press and promotion materials
  • Access to images and video footage from the crossing
  • 1 x post-row talk from the team
  • Key logo placement on boat
  • Logo and hyperlink on this website
  • Social media mentions
  • Name & weblink included in all press and promotion materials

Are you a small business? Take a look at our £250 club…

What it costs to row 2 oceans in 1 year:

£30,000 – boat and auxiliary gear

£10,000 – shipping

£4,500 – travel

£15,000 – freeze dried food

£18,000 – satellite communications

£4,500 – safety and medical equipment

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Total

£82,000 

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