HIGH TECH - HIGH PERFORMANCE - HIGH SPEED

Are you looking to gain positive attention in 2013/14?

Well look no further because... 18ft Racing - Formula One On Water 18 Footer racing on Today, through a long tradition of Australian innovation Sydney Harbour and on & technology breakthroughs, the “Flying 18” is consid- Queensland’s Waterloo ered the worlds fastest monohull , and the Bay has been a part most spectacular to watch! of Australia's heritage since the 1890s. The controlling body of the modern “Flying 18’s” is The Australian 18 Footers League based in Double Bay NSW. The League was formed in 1935 and is the world’s lead- ing 18ft Skiff Racing administrative body.

Each year in February, “The League” plays host to the sports premier event – the J.J Giltinan Championship. The Giltinan Championship regatta provides spectators (both on the water and along the harbour foreshores) with the world's most spectacular racing, culminating in the crowning of a World Champion to join the greats such as Iain Murray, Rob Brown and Ben Lexan.

18ft Skiff Racing - Formula One On Water THE OPPORTUNITY

Your opportunity to: • Promote your brand with one of the world’s most iconic sporting mediums. • Position your organisation with a clean, green, high technology partner. • Introduce and captivate your customers in a corporate program unrivalled by traditional events • Utilise our team of PR, event & Branding specialists to leverage our skills and passion on behalf of your business to your customers and industry partners.

Nothing excites the soul more than an 18ft Skiff in full flight!

18ft Skiff Racing - Formula One On Water 18ft Skiff Racing - Formula One On Water THE TEAM

We are respected as one of the most successful and professionally run teams in the sports recent history.

With combined experience of over 60 years we have been proud to personally represent some great organisations including:

Bank Of New Zealand AAMI Collex International Oakley Three Crowns Group Ronstan International James N Kirby Capral Aluminium O’Neil Wetsuits Yeomans Engineering

We hope to add your organisation to the list!

Born and bread in Sydney, Scott is the youngest ever winner of a World 18ft Skiff title. Scott added 2 further world titles to his list, plus numerous Australian, State and much converted Grand Prix titles over his stellar career.

Scott runs Australia’s premier on water filming company “Camera Cats” from Qld’s beautiful Gold Coast. Scott Ramsden – Skipper

18ft Skiff Racing - Formula One On Water Also born in Sydney, Carter honed his skills sailing in events all over the world from a young age. Carter’s exceptional physical fitness not only see’s him hold the most taxing role on the boat, combining tactical skill with strength and endurance, but also recently completing 2 x Australian Ironman races.

Carter teamed up with Frank to win the 18ft Skiff Grand Prix over the world’s best International sailors.

Carter also works in the Hi tech IT industry and is ranked number 1 in the world in his sector.

Another highlight for Carter and Frank was the winning, then organising and hosting of the 2011 SAP 505 World Title’s Carter Jackson – Forward Hand from Australia’s Hamilton Island.

Born in Sydney with a sailing career spaning over 20 years, including representing Australia in 5 World Championships, Frank greatest moment was being part of the team that won the coveted title of 18ft Skiff Grand Prix Champion after only 5 years on the Professional Circuit. Frank then setup the Paradise Point Sailing Club on Qld’s Gold Coast to bring the sport of Sailing to Australia’s youth.

Frank has combines his passion for Sailing with a career in the high tech IT&T industry, managing Australia’s largest corporates locally and Internationally, expertly representing his employers Frank Karlovecz – Sheethand with the same dedication and passion he brings to his sport.

18ft Skiff Racing - Formula One On Water PROMOTION STRATEGIES FOR EACH SPONSOR

The crew are all from Corporate Sales backgrounds & are excellent brand ambassadors.

PR, Marketing & Event Management company Consultum (www.consultum.info) are engaged to build a tailored strategy to leverage all forms of media including web, press, magazine, trade, TV & Social.

• The Boat, trailer & crew will be branded with your company’s logo & corporate image. The size and scale will be based on the level of package you choose. • Boat & crew will be available for corporate & customer events including promotions such as competitions. • Boat will race via Brisbane 18ft League in Moreton Bay QLD and the 18ft Skiff League on magnificent Sydney Harbour for next 6 months • Boat will travel of 3000kms over the next 12months on all major highways. • We will compete in the sports pinnacle event, the J.J Giltinan World Championship held on Sydney Harbour in Feb 2014. • Duel gold Medalist Malcolm Page (http://belcherpage2012.com) will host a tailored corporate day on Sydney Harbour including rides on the boat. • Corporate Hospitality for the World Titles with commentary by some of the sports greats such as Rob Brown to be organized at modest extra investment.

18ft Skiff Racing - Formula One On Water INVESTMENT We offer our potential partners SCHEDULE three levels of investment:

Major Sponsor: $ 50,000 + GST • The Boat will be named after your brand • Will have your logo as “prominent” position on the , , , crew apparel & trailer. • Framed corporate photo for your office

Gold Sponsor: $25,000 + GST • Your brand will appear on the bottom 3rd of the boats mainsail • Trailer & crew apparel • Framed corporate photo for your office

Silver Sponsor: $15,000 + GST • Your brand will appear on the boats • Trailer & crew apparel • Framed corporate photo for your office

Boom Sponsor: $5,000 + GST • Your brand will appear on the boats boom • Trailer & crew apparel • Framed corporate photo for your office

18ft Skiff Racing - Formula One On Water TERM OF SPONSORSHIP

The team is acquiring their new boat and expect to have it fully branded & ready for official campaign launch by 1st November 2013.

The team expects to work with its corporate backers for a period of 12 months from official launch of campaign. A defined set of appearances, commitments and promotions will be negotiated into each partnership agreement.

APPLICATION OF SPONSOR FUNDS Sponsorship funds will be allocated to the professional management and maintenance of the campaign.

To keep costs down our aim is to utilise our partners existing merchandise and apply our branding to enhance its appeal. This will be subject to final arrangement and at an additional investment to the sponsorship.

FURTHER MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS OPPORTUNITIES The 18ft team is also creating a campaign to tackle Australia’s premier Regatta, the Audi Hamilton Island race week, held from 16-24th August 2014. See http://www.hamiltonislandraceweek.com.au

The team will grow to a professional crew of 8 including duel Olympic Gold Medallist Malcolm Page calling the tactics.

The team will be chartering a high performance racing Yacht and will brad it in our major sponsors livery and will work with our sponsors to create a brand & customer communications program to leverage all that Audi Race week & Hamilton Island has to offer.

We expect this investment to be $50,000 + GST. This is not including corporate hospitality.

CONTACT DETAILS Frank Karlovecz 0418 276 996 [email protected]

18ft Skiff Racing - Formula One On Water