THE CRETE2CAPE VINTAGE AIR RALLY

Partnership Proposal THE ROUTE

“Remarkable and Extraordinary” Almost exactly recreating the 1931 Imperial Airways “Africa Route”, 15 vintage aircraft, supported in their endeavour by more contemporary light aircraft and SUMMARY helicopters, will attempt the crossing of 10 countries in 37 stops and 35 days.

Following in the footsteps of the pioneering flights of the The Rally countries and stops are: 1920s and exactly 30 years after the epic movie “Out of Africa”, 15 vintage aircraft built in the early 1900s will take to the air for a truly unique, FAI recognised, rally Greece: Crete (Sitia) across Africa. After the European Launch tour, the Crete2Cape starts on the 12th November 2016 from Egypt: Mersa Matruh, Caïro, Luxor, Crete, Greece. The Rally connects some of the most Aswan, Abu Simbel beautiful and evocative points in Africa, combining the challenge of flying these magnificent planes with the : Dongola, Merowe, Khartoum, element of competition which was equally prevalent in Ad Damazin those early days. : Gambela Flying low along the Nile from Cairo to Khartoum, past : Lokichogio, , , the highlands of Ethiopia, further down the plains of Naïrobi Kenya and the home of African aviation in - for an air show in their honour. Then off again past Tanzania: Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Ndutu Kilimanjaro into the Serengeti, on to the spice island of (Serengeti), Zanzibar, Iringwa, Zanzibar and even further South, crossing Zambia, over Songwe the Victoria Falls to Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. The final days of this breath-taking journey will take them into Zambia: Kasama, Shiwa Ngandu Botswana and South Africa, to the Cape, journey’s end. Mfuwe, Lusaka

A rally such as this has never been done before. Ever. Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls, Bulawayo

Botswana: Francistown, Gaborone

South-Africa: Lanseria, Baragwanath, Bloemfontein, Graaff Reinet, Plettenberg Bay, Stellenbosch

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The preceding European Tour, in October 2016, will see NEXT EDITIONS the planes fly through an additional 5 European countries with important stops and events along the Crete2Cape is the first Edition of an unprecedented way: event. Upcoming Editions are:

UK: Biggin Hill 2018: Crete2Sydney 2019: NY2Ushaïa Belgium: Ostend, (Waterloo) 2020: Crete2Cape 100 Years France: Paris Le Bourget, Cannes THE ORGANISATION Switzerland: Lausanne,

Italy: Modena The Crete2Cape Vintage Air Rally is a Prepare2go endeavour. Prepare2go has extensive experience in ground and air logistics in difficult countries. Having THE TEAMS already successfully flown this route 8 times in the last 8 years with groups of light aircraft (including vintage and 15 teams from various nationalities (amongst others helicopter) – and recently, providing the logistics from the US, UK, Germany, Belgium, Chile, Israel South support to a single vintage airplane flying a similar route Africa and Botswana) with their vintage planes will be – they have the experience, know-how, competence and competing against each other in this endurance rally to enthusiasm to make it all come together. For more the Cape. Even the original plane, G-AAMY, flown by information about the organisation, please visit Robert Redford in ‘Out of Africa’ will take part. www.prepare2go.com. Additionally, modern airplanes and helicopters will be functioning as support crew for the older planes. See the THE CHARITY “Crew” section of our website for the latest information on the Teams and Crews (www.crete2cape.com/crews). Birds for Birds. Crete2Cape wants to give back through supporting the Charity Bird Life International (BLI), and THE RALLY & PRIZES their program to help save the African vultures from extinction. With challenges and leader boards comparable to those used in the Classic Car Rallies, the Crete2Cape Vintage With their feeding habits vultures keep terrible diseases Air Rally will see it’s best team win the “Crete2Cape at bay. In doing so, they keep the entire ecosystem and Cup” and the most exemplary behaviour of a team therefore the local population healthy. Unfortunately six rewarded with the “Spirit of the Rally” Trophy. of Africa’s eleven species are now threatened with extinction. Not being the biggest or cutest of the animal kingdom, most conservation efforts have gone elsewhere. Believe us, this is not a species we can or want to live without.

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THE EXPOSURE (news, not advertising)

UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL EVENT BROADCAST

The Crete2Cape Vintage Air Rally is a truly unique – this We have signed an agreement with a Philadelphia based has never been done before, ever - international event production company, presently pitching the making of with 15 teams from various nationalities (amongst an eight-program series about the Crete2Cape to others from the US, UK, Germany, Belgium, Chile, Israel broadcasters for global distribution in 2017. South Africa and Botswana), supported by the British governmental GREAT campaign and the FAI (Fédération In addition to televised media coverage in the 15 Aéronautique Internationale). countries through which the European Tour & the Vintage Air Rally routes and the countries from which As such, the Rally will attract a lot of media-coverage the Teams originate, we expect coverage in further before, during and after the event. countries through the potential subsequent TV series distribution / documentary. PRESS

An opening press conference is to be held on Horse EUROPEAN TOUR: OCTOBER 29TH – Guards Parade with official presentation of the Teams. NOVEMBER 6 TH

We expect media coverage in the 15 countries through The Crete2Cape rally is preceded by a European Tour which the European Tour & Rally will route, but also in through the UK, Belgium, France, Switzerland and Italy, the media of the different participants’ nationalities with events for the public combined with VIP & Gala (amongst which Germany, Russia,…), of the Dinners for partners and participants.

Commonwealth countries (via the GREAT Campaign) and The European Tour will not only allow Rally Teams to in the national and international aviation press. prepare and test their machines & procedures before hitting Africa, it will also welcome independent SOCIAL MEDIA participants wishing to join the buzz for this part of the journey only. Crete2Cape will have extensive social media coverage of its own (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram), as well as The European Tour departs from London Biggin Hill (UK) through the teams who have a duty to actively promote and ends in Modena (IT): the Rally and sponsors via their blogs, websites, twitter accounts and through their own local and national press. - London Biggin Hill (UK) - Ostend (B) - Waterloo (B) WEB www.crete2cape.com - Paris Le Bourget (F) FACEBOOK Crete2Cape - Lausanne (CH) TWITTER @Crete2Cape - Cannes (F) INSTAGRAM Crete2Cape #CRETE2CAPE - Modena (IT)

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EVENTS EVENTS OF THE EUROPEAN TOUR (UK – BEL – FR

– CH – IT) The Crete2Cape Vintage Air Rally will see a large number of events in Europe and Africa, including both public and The Crete2Cape European Tour presents the perfect VIP experiences. There will be 1920-30ies themed opportunity to draw the European public’s and media’s dinners and cocktail parties as well as a Launch Dinner & attention, whilst allowing the teams to test their Closing Gala with local dignitaries, senior diplomats, machines & procedures. Sponsors’ staff & clients and the Press. Vintage car associations will join the events at different stages and It offers a mix of Public Events, VIP Receptions and locations. The uniqueness of this Rally attracts the Dinners: participation of top diplomatic, industrial and economic contacts, with already confirmation of the attendance of - 29/10: Kick - off BBQ Dinner / London Biggin some Heads of State (Botswana, Zambia and Zanzibar). Hill (UK) The President of Botswana even insisted the Rally would be re-routed via his country. - 30/10: Public Event & Fly-In – Oostende (BEL) - 30/10: VIP Dinner – Bruges (TBD) (BEL) - 31/10: Public Event – Waterloo (BEL) OFFICIAL LAUNCH OCTOBER 11 TH: - 31/10: VIP Reception Waterloo (BEL) - 01/11: VIP Reception – Paris Le Bourget (FR) Horse Guards Parade: Public & VIP event - 01/11: VIP Dinner – Paris (FR) We have been granted permission to place vintage - 02/11: VIP Reception – Lausanne (CH) aeroplanes, helicopters and a stage on Horse - 02/11: VIP Dinner at the Olympic Museum – th Guards Parade in London on the 11 of October, Lausanne (CH) just 200 metres from 10 Downing Street. - 04/11: VIP Reception – Cannes (FR) Ambassadors from the countries along the route - 04/11: VIP Dinner – Cannes (FR) and from the Team countries will be invited – the - 05/11: Public Event – Modena (IT) majority of which are expected to attend - as will be - 05/11: VIP Dinner/Pre-tour Final at the “Enzo the many Members of Parliament who are pilots. Ferrari Museum” - Modena (IT) This demonstrates the level of exposure the Rally will achieve. EVENTS OF THE CRETE2CAPE (AFRICA): A press conference with presentation of the participating teams, route and more, will be held. - 11/11: Official Start Dinner – Sitia (Greece) - 13/11: Twenties Dinner – Cairo (Egypt) - 20/11: Nubian Dinner – Khartoum (Sudan) Drapers Hall: Launch Dinner for charity - 27/11: Nairobi Air Show VIP Cocktail – Wilson (Kenya) A charity dinner in Drapers’ Hall, a unique London - 01/12: Beach Party – Zanzibar (Tanzania) based Livery Company’s venue, will follow the Horse - 05/12: Presidential Dinner – Lusaka (Zambia) Guards Parade event & press conference. All Rally - 11/12: Presidential Dinner – Gaborone participants, sponsors and above-mentioned (Botswana) Ambassadors are invited to attend – as well as the - 17/12: Stellenbosch Air show UK Foreign Secretary. The proceeds of this event - 17/12: Gala Prize Giving Dinner – Cape Town will be donated to charity. (South-Africa)

Sponsors’ staff and clients are welcome. There is already confirmation of the attendance of some Heads of State (Botswana, Zambia and Zanzibar).

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

To make Crete2Cape an unforgettable event, we are looking for sponsorship support. Thanks to the global coverage achieved by the Route, Teams, Participants and the Media Coverage, it offers a perfect opportunity to highlight your organisation.

Crete2Cape is looking for financial, logistics as well as product sponsors.

First Edition Sponsors will have priority for the next editions.

Crete2Cape Media Coverage Team Members home towns (list available on request)

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WHAT’S NEXT WEB Please call the Partnership Director: www.crete2cape.com FACEBOOK Matthieu Dardenne Crete2Cape TWITTER +32 475 49 6226 @Crete2Cape INSTAGRAM [email protected] Crete2Cape #CRETE2CAPE for more information/to express interest.

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