SPONSORS & PARTNERS:
The expedition has now moved from the research into the planning and organisation phases. Currently, the main issue associated with this expedition is that of funding for the provision of transport, equipment and insurance. I am in the process of costing the expedition and it is already in the ten's of thousands of pounds!
Rockall 2011 will offer significant sponsorship and partnership opportunities, outlined below. This will allow your company to benefit from brand association, PR, marketing and advertising campaigns, newspaper and media coverage. Upon request, I can provide an aspirational target media list which should aid any discussions. I have produced an expedition brochure for distribution to potential sponsors.
If you or your company are able to provide funding or are interested in future funding or supply of equipment, please contact Nick.
Sponsor logo to appear on all promotional material, including printed and electronic media.
Sponsor logo, profile and link will appear on the dedicated expedition website.
Opportunity to become Title Sponsor of the ‘[Sponsor] Rockall 2011 Expedition’.
Opportunity to address attendees on behalf of the sponsor at expedition lectures.
Premium logo position on expedition signage and other printed material available at lectures including holding slides.
Logo in high visibility location on clothing and equipment.
Nick will make verbal reference to the Title Sponsor at a prominent points in lectures and interviews.
Promotional material (e.g. corporate brochures) included in any promotional give-aways.
Exhibition Stand: the sponsor may set up an exhibition stand, in an agreed location, for the duration of any lecture (subject to venue regulations).
Opportunity to mail the database of expedition followers for two mailings pre- or post- expedition. (Mailing through an independent mailing house at sponsor’s expense)
Mention on all pre and post expedition press releases and interviews.
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Be-Well Expedition Foods is one of the world's leading experts in the manufacture of light weight freeze dried meals, wet boil in the bag foods and self heating rations used for expeditions and extreme sporting events. They offer individual pouch meals, day packs and be-spoke 24hr rations.
Client Base: British Antarctic Survey, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the MOD, Special Forces, Volvo Round the World Yacht Race, Ocean Rowers world wide, Embassies Around the Globe, along with the British Mountaineering Council, British Mountain Rescue and British Schools Expedition Society BSES.
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Beyond the Blue Horizon is a yacht charter company operating from the Outer Hebrides in Scotland and has some of the most experienced and competent crew in the UK. Their yacht, Elinca, is a 67ft steel cutter and has been involved in a number of recent Rockall attempts including an expedition in 2008 and the unsuccessful Belgian attempt in 2009. I have agreed a 'window' for my expedition in 2011 with the skipper Angus Smith, exact dates will be confirmed nearer the time.
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Since 1973 Ampair wind turbines have been manufactured in the UK for use in extreme conditions worldwide. Their turbines have been used offshore in Finland and in Antartica, where Ampair wind turbines are the preferred choice because they are durable in extremely high winds; are built very well and so suffer less from water ingress; and because they also produce a useful amount of power in low winds. This makes them the perfect source of power for Rockall. I am very please that David Sharman at Ampair has come on board and agreed to provide the expedition with power generation equipment.
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The Lewmar name is known and respected by boat builders and yacht owners the world over. Lewmar design, craftsmanship, reliability, innovation and commitment to supporting the marine industry have made their name synonymous with consistent quality and global market leadership. Bob Stevens at Lewmar has kindly agreed to support me with the supply of marine hatches for my survival pod.
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Thanks to a recommendation from the Ordnance Survey, Leica Geosystems have kindly agreed to support me with the loan of a survey-grade GNSS receiver for the duration of my occupation of Rockall, and to provide processing support in conjunction with the offer from Ordnance Survey. I am very grateful to Simon Mears at Leica.
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The Ordnance Survey have very kindly agreed to support me by supplying a brass survey marker to place on Rockall, and to process any GPS measurements I might take. I am very grateful to Mark Greaves at the OS for his help so far.
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