Thankyou to all those below who are have contributed to the upcoming Mini Globe Race in some way!
Of course, first on my list is my entire family from my wife Nikki to my children Searrah, Cameron and Valen. Together with the unconditional support of my parents along the way together with my brother Marcus, his wife Lizzie and my sister Jenna, none of this would be possible.
I'd also like to send a personal shout-out to Tom Crabb and Ryan Dewey who have been involved with the majority of my adventures to date.
Business that have contributed include:
Australian Fishing Enterprises - For all of their support over the years and specifically the Marathon Des Sables and Melbourne to Osaka race campaigns.
The Toei Reefer Company - For offering shipping for the boat to return from Japan after the Osaka Race.
The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia (CYCSA) - For all their support and sponsorship throughout the Osaka campaign as well as my current campaign, the Mini Globe Race.
Yachtlab - For assisting greatly with the final fitout of Immortal Game and being major sponsors for the upcoming Mini Globe Race.
Q Mechanical Services - For becoming a financial and major sponsor for the upcoming Mini Globe Race campaign to assist with my communications including satellite and data costs.
Musto - For strongly believing in me and in particular my upcoming campaign, providing me with top quality gear. I am excited to partner with them and have the opportunity to be a brand ambassador.
Martin Rogers Jewellery – A long-time friend, supporter and owner of the business, Andrew Mitchell has become a major sponsor for the Mini Globe Race by creating a unique piece of jewellery to auction in support of the campaign.
Port Lincoln Boat Supplies - For becoming a financial supporter for the Mini Globe Race campaign and providing discounted fittings for the boat.
Wichard Pacific - For advice and provision of quality fittings for the Osaka Race.
Port River Marine - For offering their hardstand for the refit prior to the Osaka Race and being a major sponsor during this time.
Kemp Real Estate - For donating towards the Marathon Des Sables and Osaka Race campaigns.
Hyropes - For the provision of running rigging for the Osaka Race.
Risk Broking – For organising insurance for the Osaka Race and providing financial support to assist in the upcoming Mini Globe Race Campaign.
Shipptek - For being an Osaka Race sponsor with provision of a B&G plotter which we used for the entire trip as well as taking on the job to install the wiring for the Mini Globe Race to a high standard.
Southern Light Marine – To Tommy for working countless hours preparing the boat for the Osaka Race and ongoing advice and support for the Mini Globe Race. The guy is a legend.
Subi Group - For financial support towards the Mini Globe Race.
ML Photography & Design - For their videography and footage for the upcoming Mini Globe Race.
Other businesses and clubs that have helped out in some way include but not limited to:
Bravo Sails, Adelaide Timber Boatworks, Jump Ship Brewing, Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary, Wattle Grove Eucalyptus Oil, Dewey Station Wines, Seven Trees Coffee, Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club, Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, Port Lincoln Yacht Club, Veteran Sailing SA, Toyama Jiu-Jitsu, Keith Broadbridge Photography, One Running Apparel, The Running Company, Carappee View Collies & Contracting, Gadget Graphics Signwriting and Decals, I Hawke Building Services, Yellow Brick Road Home Loans.
Some families and individuals I would like to thank in particular for either generous donations or contributions in the form of advice or championing the upcoming Mini Globe Race campaign include:
The Turner Family
Val Hennessey
The Roundhill Family
Jim Gray
The Crabb Family
The Gosden Family
The Vallas Family
The Franzel Family
The Naismith Family
Mark Sinclair (Captain Coconut)
Mike and Gay Lewis
Rod Hunter
The Dewey Family
Karen Butcher
Brian Partridge
Mark Smith
Harry Fisher – Down Under Sail
Xavier Doerr
David Oliver
Don McIntyre & Jane Zhou
Steve Wilson
Finally, I would like to thank everyone that have financially contributed to the upcoming Mini Globe Race campaign via the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) fundraising page. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Deb & Phil Turner, Andrew Wilkinson, Dave Peterson, Dan Gosden, Thomas & Annelies Vallas, David Gibbons, Alex & Gin Gardner, Pete Lawlis, Zane Dessent, Ruth and Ken Naismith, Andrew Stanley, Dave Alexander, Dave Ingleton, Christine Turner, Helen de la Perrelle, Mike Holmes, Ebbe Larsen, Robbie Hill, Scott Morgan, CYCSA, Dave & Nikki Franzel, Amanda Rice, Richard Lea, PJ Spry-Bailey, Israel Dunk, Paul Walshe, Tim Adey-Wakeling, Naomi Cushway, John Holmes, 22ER Choco’s, Simon Pakula, Val Hennessey, Eleanor Vallas, Ingleton Family, Todd Snowden, Laith Junior Stevens, Russell Clark, Julie Wharton, Marcus & Lizzie Turner, Robyn & David Peglidis, Keiryn Moffitt, David Gibbons, Stephen Devendish, Carolyn Sugars, Tricia Sherrell, Troy Mac.
