www.own-your-life.co.zaWithout 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
www.garmin.co.zaGarmin has supplied Pete’s GPS positioning and tactical equipment.
www.schenker.co.zaSchenker has kindly come on board again, having been a major anchor sponsor for Pete and Bill’s 2007/8 race, and is responsible for getting Nyamezela to the start on time, and home again safely. Schenker are a world-leader in logistics.
www.virgin-atlantic.comVirgin Atlantic 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 has 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 have supplied Pete’s rowing apparel.
www.capestorm.comCapestorm have supplied leisurewear (branded for Liberty) for Pete and his team.
www.suunto.comSUUNTO have supplied a heart-rate monitor and watch to aid Pete’s training. And to get him to the start on time!
Vincent Spar, East LondonFrank McGlashan and his team at the Vincent SPAR are supplying 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 Pete’s Roc suntan lotion, wet wipes and plasters for his medical kit.
Radio Holland (South Africa)Radio Holland (South Africa) gave Pete a sat phone to use, and also 700 free minutes of airtime.
www.mangobytes.comMango SMS has created the backbone of the sms update system from which Carel du Toit will benefit.
Fabkomp made Nyamezela’s ‘land fee’ (her dolly) for when she is in the container, and on land at La Gomera.