www.own-your-life.co.za
Without sponsorship, this kind of venture simply cannot happen. Pete’s anchor sponsor is Liberty who have appointed him as their first ‘Own your Life’ ambassador. www.own-your-life.co.za
This is what Pete had to say about Liberty’s participation in this race:
‘A good sponsor is critical for the success of my race and I could not have asked for anything better. I really like the link that I have with Liberty as I believe that we share many of the core values which encourages people to prepare for their futures and achieve their dreams. Liberty supports my planning and preparation for the race. It’s a fantastic partnership. Together we are 100% committed to the task at hand and look forward to sharing it with you.’
Equipment and apparel sponsors and suppliers
www.rocketsrange.comRockets Range supplied the CompresSox that have kept down the swelling in Pete’s legs and feet after not standing or walking for more than two months while at sea.
www.solarec.co.zaIkhwezi Unplugged has kept Liberty Nyamezela powered up by sponsoring her array of solar panels.
www.gme.net.auAvnic Trading (Pty) Ltd distributes the GME brand in SA and GME sponsored Pete’s EPIRB and PLB, both crucial safety instruments.
www.bearingman.co.zaBearing Man, East London, sponsored the bearings for the runners on Pete’s seat.
www.garmin.co.zaGarmin sponsored and supplied Pete’s GPS positioning and tactical equipment. Pete might get lost without it!
www.schenker.co.zaSchenker has come on board again, having been a major anchor sponsor for Pete and Bill’s 2007/8 race. Schenker was responsible for getting Liberty Nyamezela to the start in the Canary islands on time, and will bring her home again safely. Schenker also ensured that the mould that was used to construct Liberty Nyamezela returned to the Woodvale Challenge offices in the UK.
Radio Holland (South Africa)Radio Holland (South Africa) sponsored and supplied Pete with a satellite phone to use, with 700 free minutes of airtime.
www.virgin-atlantic.comVirgin Atlantic sponsored and donated tickets for Pete and his team to get to the start in, um, Virgin style. Virgin is also arranging for Pete’s wife Kim and daughter Hannah to meet him at the finish in Antigua.
www.vuarnet.co.zaVuarnet sponsored and supplied Pete’s sunglasses. Pete has been wearing Vuarnet since his last trans-Atlantic race - and won’t be setting off into that sun and sea without his Vuarnets protecting his eyes.
www.newbalance.co.zaNew Balance sponsored and supplied Pete’s rowing apparel.
http://www.southernropes.com/south-africa/4-south-africa/2-southernropesSouthern Ropes sponsored the ropes on board Liberty Nyamezela.
www.lifehealthcare.co.zaLife Healthcare sponsored and supplied the medical kit that is going to help keep Pete safe and well.
www.capestorm.comCapestorm sponsored and supplied foul weather gear and leisurewear for Pete and his team.
www.suunto.comSUUNTO loaned a heart-rate monitor and watch to aid Pete’s training, and to get him to the start on time! The SUUNTO compass will be Pete’s best friend for the duration - with it he will know whether or not he’s heading in the right direction, with each swell.
Vincent Spar, East LondonFrank McGlashan and his team at the Vincent Spar sponsored and supplied groceries and food for Pete in the build-up, and for the duration of the race.
www.aardvarkpress.co.zaAardvark Press has arranged the hosting and creation of this website, as well as the writing and the marketing - Aardvarkie is having so much fun with this project, and with Pete’s cause, that it should almost be illegal. (That said, if you spot a typo, don’t be afraid to tell us.)
www.jnj.com Johnson & Johnson, well-known brand, has sponsored and supplied Pete’s Roc suntan lotion, wet wipes and plasters for his medical kit.
www.mangobytes.comMango SMS has created the backbone of the sms update system from which Carel du Toit will benefit.
Fabkomp made Nyamezela’s custom-made oar gates (the things that keep the oars in place), Pete’s lightweight rowing seat and Nyamezela’s‘land feet’ (her dolly) for when she is in the container, and on land at La Gomera.
Fusion supplied the sound system that Pete has aboard Liberty Nyamezela - his iPod is primed and ready to play!
www.holdfast.co.zaHoldfast discounted the tie-downs that kept Liberty Nyamezela on her dolly during transportation, and also the fittings that hold the spare oars in place safely.