Richard Hewson Mini Transat Campaign 2008/09

1. Richard Hewson Mini Transat Campaign 2008/09 One boat, one ocean, one man!

2. Question? • Do you want INCAT to gain massive worldwide exposure at minimal cost? • Do you want INCAT to be seen backing Australian and Tasmanian sport and industry?

3. MINI TRANSAT RACE • The mini transat is a yacht race held biannually in Open design 21ft yachts across the Atlantic ocean • One of the most radical races in the world that sailors can participate in!

4. The Man • Richard Hewson • 28 Years of Age • Grew up in Lindisfarne Bay Tasmania • Sailing since Age of 6 • Competed in many national and international dinghy regattas • Extensive racing of yachts in Australia, US, Mediterranean and UK including Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races and Fastnett Races • Ex Royal Australian Navy Mine Clearance Diving Officer • Master Mariner Class IV • Commercial Diver III • Currently studying for International Master < 500 GT

5. The boat • Mini Transat boats are at the cutting edge of yacht design and are built from light weight materials to the following specifications: • Length 6.5m • Beam 3m • Bottom of keel to top of mast 14m • Max Draft 3m • Weight 850kg • Unsinkable

6. Conditions • The Bay of Biscay is famous for its trying conditions and always promises excitement and tests for those who choose to take it on. • The trades of The Atlantic used by sailors to surf across the ocean. • Sailors must balance pushing their boat to the limit and not braking the boat • Choosing the path through the Doldrums is considered a gamble by some sailors

7. Just to qualify for the Trans Atlantic race sailors must first complete a 1000nm qualifying passage Sailors must then perform well in a number of qualifying races (5 per year), covering at least 1000nm QUALIFICATION

8. In France alone every race will be covered on national television, written in every newspaper, advertised in every shop and restaurant window and shown on massive billboards on the roadside. The mini transat race attracts huge media attention due to its extreme status Publicity

9. Sponsorship • 80% of the boat and sails can be covered in sponsorship logo's. • 20% of the boat and sails are required for race authorities • As you can see from the diagram and photographs provided their is a large area available for a sponsor to promote their product. (over 85 m²!)

10. Sponsorship option # 1 • Whole boat • Your company logo on all available area • Boat and sails painted at your request • Sponsorship on van and van painted at your request • Sponsorship on web page • Boat named after sponsor • Sailing days for company representatives • $150,000 Au

11. Sponsorship option # 2 • ½ boat • Your company logo on boat or sails • Sponsorship on parts of van • Sponsorship on webpage • Sailing days for company representatives • $100,000 Au

12. Sponsorship option # 3 • Tailored packages • A range of options available from a logo on the boom to sponsorship of the van • Sailing days for company representatives • $25,000 - 150,000 Au

13. Shipping Sponsorship • Supply shipping in 40ft high cube container from France to Australia and return to France • Proportion of advertising on boat as negotiated • Advertisement on webpage and publicity in all articles • Sailing days for company representatives

14. What the sponsorship will provide you • World wide publicity. • Advertising on boat, sails, flags, van and team clothing. • Articles in newspapers, magazines, internet and television coverage. • Opportunities for sponsor representatives to experience the campaign and go sailing.

15. Budget 08/09

16. Thank you • If you would like to help a young Australian compete in this high profile international sailing event, or you would like any additional information about the Mini Transat Race please feel free to contact me at any time and check out the web site: www.hewsonracing.com Richard Hewson Richard Hewson Master Mariner richhewson@gmail.com ph +61416053204

17. www.hewsonracing.com richhewson@gmail.com +61416053204