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Here’s an opportunity for an amazing experience on the water with the added bonus of knowing you’re helping two of New Zealand’s most deserving athletes as they reach towards their goals.
Tim Dempsey and Gemma Fletcher are ‘Kiwi SKUD Sailing’ and their ultimate goal is to get to the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games and to win New Zealand’s first ever Paralympic sailing medal.
On Thursday 8 October a major fundraising event to support their campaign will feature former America’s Cup racing yachts NZL41 and NZL68 and NZL Sailing Team’s 49erFX sailors Alexandra Maloney and Molly Meech – and YOU can be part of the action.
More about the Race to Rio Corporate Challenge
Explore Group will host two race sessions on Thursday 8 October 2015 from Viaduct Harbour, Auckland.
Session One: 10am -12noon plus morning tea and prize-giving
Session Two: 2pm – 4pm plus afternoon tea and prize-giving
Organisers will welcome corporate groups keen to book out an entire race boat (up to 25 people), while spots for smaller groups and individual may also be possible. Or enjoy the action in style, from the comfort of the spectator boat.
- Secret weapon! Each corporate team will be assisted by one of our young future Olympic sailors (and World Champs 2013), Molly Meech and Alex Maloney.
- Gemma and Tim will be on hand to assist and commentate on the action!
- Spot prizes for spectators and sailors, plus a prize-giving ceremony at the end of each race session.
- All proceeds to the Kiwi SKUD Sailing Paralympic campaign
More about Tim Dempsey and Gemma Fletcher – Kiwi SKUD Sailing
Tim Dempsey and Gemma Fletcher are an aspiring sailing duo with their eyes firmly on winning New Zealand’s first Paralympic sailing medal at Rio in 2016.
Dempsey, a former Paralympic sailor, suffers from Muscular Dystrophy which is a progressive muscle wasting condition, while Fletcher, an upcoming young sailor, received a spinal injury after a severe car accident at the age of four and has been a wheelchair user since.
Both refuse to let their lives be ruled by adversity and are an inspiration not only to other sailors but everyone they meet.
The pair joined forces in late 2013 with the goal of competing at the 2016 Paralympics. With over a year of sailing together under their belt they are definitely proving to be on track after winning silver at their latest World Cup event in Melbourne Australia.
Pricing
- Cost is $6000* per boat / per session (*tax deductible donation)
- Maximum 25pax on board each America’s Cup boat
- Spectator Boat $50pp including complimentary glass wine on arrival and light nibbles (minimum numbers apply)
- Individual Participants: If there is sufficient demand, one session will be able to accommodate individual participants. The cost per person will be $240* (*tax deductible donation). Please register your interest in the first instance and indicate how many spaces you would need.
Contact details
For further info or to secure your space now in the Race For Rio Corporate Challenge, contact Tim Dempsey
Email: timdempsey@xtra.co.nz
Phone: +64 9 834 0557
Mobile: +64 27 484 4716
Follow Kiwi SKUD Sailing on Facebook - www.facebook.com/kiwiskudsailing
www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/kiwiskudsailing
