Global exploration&circumnavigation
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Main picture: Corsair's first picture.
Project ``CORSAIR ``
We are a group of modern day novice explorers planning to sail around the world on board our yacht Corsair - a 66ft steel ketch true blue water cruiser yacht in need of complete refurbishment .
Check our blog!
Corsair just out of water.
Pledges&Rewards
For £1 or more you earn "Supporter" title plus:
Have a chat ( mobile phone call , skype video conference, whattsup messages) with the organizers of this adventure.
For £15 or more you earn "Landsmen" title .
As above, plus: named as honourable sponsors on all our online presence, correspondence and activity, we will share and disclose with you via unlimited Q & A sessions the real life background information related to all the planned adventures you want to hear more about
For £50 or more you earn "Ordinary Seamen" title.
As above, plus: receive a real tour of the yacht while we are doing repairs in the boatyard or when we are anchored around the world , or if you can not visit us we will send you a virtual tour of the yacht with captain`s commentary via an internet link. Meet our friendly security guard dog Rollo and part of the team
For £100 or more you earn "Able Seamen" title.
As above, plus: your names will be printed on a flag which we will always be flying loud and proud on Corsair`s masts. Receive official & personal video clips and short movies from journey. Guaranteed visit aboard the yacht for a BBQ party with the crew and captain, in the location of your choice on our route.
For £250 or more you earn "Doctor" title.
As above, plus : receive a free copy of a documentary which will be created at the end of the first circumnavigation journey. Your names will be engraved on the boat`s "display of honour" forever. Receive one guaranteed sailing trip of between minimum 1 - maximum 2 days **.
For £500 or more you earn "Mate" title.
As above, plus: receive five guaranteed real souvenirs hand picked by the crew members from our adventure. Receive another 1 or 2 additional sailings days**, in the location of your choice on our route , returning to the place of departure.
For £1,000 or more you earn "Carpenter" title.
As above , plus : receive one guaranteed real souvenir hand picked by captain from a secret location on our trip. Receive another 2 or 3 additional sailings days**, in the location of your choice on our route. The Captain decides if returning to the departure place or not.
For £2,500 or more you earn "Quartemaster" title.
As above, plus: receive one guaranteed sailing trip between 2 landfalls , in the location of your choice on our route. Possibility for a sailing trip aboard Corsair crossing an ocean ,experiencing for real the project you have funded, in the location of your choice on our route*.
For £5,000 or more you earn "Gunner" title.
Receive one guaranteed ocean crossing sailing trip, experiencing for real the project you have funded , in the location of your choice on our route. After a successful crossing and following a distinguished sea service , you will become a modern day corsair via a traditional maritime graduation ceremony giving you a badge and the rank of Gunner. Possibility of a second sailing trip aboard Corsair crossing a second ocean , in the location of your choice on our route *** .
For £10,000 or more you earn "Boatswain" title.
Receive two guaranteed ocean crossings , experiencing for real the project you have funded , in the locations of your choice on our route. After two successful crossings and following a distinguished sea service , you will become a modern day corsair officer via a traditional maritime graduation ceremony giving you a badge, an uniform and the rank of Boatswain. Possibility of a
third sailing trip aboard Corsair crossing a third ocean and completing a circumnavigation ***.
For £15,000 or more you earn "Master" title.
Receive a guaranteed berth for a circumnavigation , experiencing for real the project you have funded. After a successful circumnavigation and following a distinguished sea service, you will become a modern day corsair Master via a traditional maritime graduation ceremony giving you a badge, an uniform, a sword and the rank of Master.
Possibility to have a private cabin as Master, or to bring along a second person such as a friend/partner/family member during certain crossings on this circumnavigation ***.
For £50,000 or more you earn "Vice Capitain" title.
You'll embark on 2 full circumnavigations, polar expeditions, bring your family and friends, sole use of yacht, guaranteed private cabin/s, etc...everything is negotiable & possible ***.
(*)This is on a `` first come - first served `` basis (depending on berth availability), departing and arriving in the same place.
(**)Depending on berth availability.
(***)See case scenario.
Complete list of donors
Corsair's deck stripped at the beginning of the refurbishment.
Aims
1) - Reward those crowd funders (who have contributed and made this adventure possible) with info, news, updates, documentaries, sailing trips and memorable adventures during the many years ahead.
2) - Exploring and enjoying life. What is there to say other than the whole world is full of amazing places waiting to be visited and discovered, incredible people waiting to be found , and extraordinary adventures and explorations to be undertaken.
3) - C omplete a full circumnavigation without using our main engine and relying only on our sails.
Timeline
This is what we have in mind and what our schedule is at the moment- not easy but it can be done with your help !! - we obtain the needed funds ( approx £15-20k) in the next few months and we travel to greece in march-april 2017 in order to repair the critically important area below the waterline.
Once this is accomplished, we re-launch and sea trial the yacht for 2-4 weeks ,so hopefully by the end of june 2017 we will be ready to start sailing from greece to uk , with an estimated arrival at some point in august-september 2017, culminating with a big THANK YOU celebration party for all those who have taken the plunge and who have contributed to make this crowd funding project a successful one.
Other details about our project
You
1) - We hope you will join forces with us and be a part of this amazing adventure, because after all its the journey not the destination that counts ,and with your help we can make it happen & have an incredible journey, of this we are sure ..
2) - Who knows, perhaps your financial support and your hard work might just lead to some incredible stories and memories , the kind which has the potential to give our lives better and more purposeful meaning, so lets join forces and go for it !!!
3) - It helps if you can swim and if you are comfortable aboard a yacht, but if not we will help you change all that.
Priority
We are already behind our original schedule & target to secure a minimum of £20k funding by the end of December 2016 at the latest, from our £150k target : this is needed so we can pay the boatyard fees ,or else legal and financial disputes will follow. We must carry out all critical repairs below waterline before the end of spring 2017, so we can leave greece in summer of 2017 , in order arrive in UK / Canary Islands before autumn 2017, or else we will fall behind our proposed schedule.
Planned activities
Sailing and navigation skills, barter , socializing , diving, surfing, fishing, treasure hunting, meditation, yoga, cooking, parties, arts, documentary making, writing books and poetry, searching for alternative natural medical treatments, etc.
Point of interest
Canary Islands, Greece, Caribbean Islands, Galapagos, Marquesas Islands, Torres Strait, Darwin, Cocos islands, Reunion Islands, Mauritius, Cape Town, South Africa, Eolie Islands, Ischia, Capri, Cape Verde Islands, Australia.
Risks and challenges
A lot of hard work, planning ,organizing, managing, testing, repairing, installing, building, etc. There are many potential pitfalls, risks and challenges ahead , starting with having the courage and patience of inspiring and encouraging people that its ok to dream and to act towards building better lives for each other.
We have a good team and we rely on you to help us.
This adventure & exploration is about YOU as much as it is about US, because without Your support it can not happen, therefore you will play an important part by becoming part of our team ,please join us so we can succeed together !
See you soon and fair winds our friends :)))))
Best regards,
CORSAIR TEAM
Project ``CORSAIR ``
We are a group of modern day novice explorers planning to sail around the world on board our yacht Corsair - a 66ft steel ketch true blue water cruiser yacht in need of complete refurbishment .
Check our blog!
Corsair just out of water.
Pledges&Rewards
For £1 or more you earn "Supporter" title plus:
Have a chat ( mobile phone call , skype video conference, whattsup messages) with the organizers of this adventure.
For £15 or more you earn "Landsmen" title .
As above, plus: named as honourable sponsors on all our online presence, correspondence and activity, we will share and disclose with you via unlimited Q & A sessions the real life background information related to all the planned adventures you want to hear more about
For £50 or more you earn "Ordinary Seamen" title.
As above, plus: receive a real tour of the yacht while we are doing repairs in the boatyard or when we are anchored around the world , or if you can not visit us we will send you a virtual tour of the yacht with captain`s commentary via an internet link. Meet our friendly security guard dog Rollo and part of the team
For £100 or more you earn "Able Seamen" title.
As above, plus: your names will be printed on a flag which we will always be flying loud and proud on Corsair`s masts. Receive official & personal video clips and short movies from journey. Guaranteed visit aboard the yacht for a BBQ party with the crew and captain, in the location of your choice on our route.
For £250 or more you earn "Doctor" title.
As above, plus : receive a free copy of a documentary which will be created at the end of the first circumnavigation journey. Your names will be engraved on the boat`s "display of honour" forever. Receive one guaranteed sailing trip of between minimum 1 - maximum 2 days **.
For £500 or more you earn "Mate" title.
As above, plus: receive five guaranteed real souvenirs hand picked by the crew members from our adventure. Receive another 1 or 2 additional sailings days**, in the location of your choice on our route , returning to the place of departure.
For £1,000 or more you earn "Carpenter" title.
As above , plus : receive one guaranteed real souvenir hand picked by captain from a secret location on our trip. Receive another 2 or 3 additional sailings days**, in the location of your choice on our route. The Captain decides if returning to the departure place or not.
For £2,500 or more you earn "Quartemaster" title.
As above, plus: receive one guaranteed sailing trip between 2 landfalls , in the location of your choice on our route. Possibility for a sailing trip aboard Corsair crossing an ocean ,experiencing for real the project you have funded, in the location of your choice on our route*.
For £5,000 or more you earn "Gunner" title.
Receive one guaranteed ocean crossing sailing trip, experiencing for real the project you have funded , in the location of your choice on our route. After a successful crossing and following a distinguished sea service , you will become a modern day corsair via a traditional maritime graduation ceremony giving you a badge and the rank of Gunner. Possibility of a second sailing trip aboard Corsair crossing a second ocean , in the location of your choice on our route *** .
For £10,000 or more you earn "Boatswain" title.
Receive two guaranteed ocean crossings , experiencing for real the project you have funded , in the locations of your choice on our route. After two successful crossings and following a distinguished sea service , you will become a modern day corsair officer via a traditional maritime graduation ceremony giving you a badge, an uniform and the rank of Boatswain. Possibility of a
third sailing trip aboard Corsair crossing a third ocean and completing a circumnavigation ***.
For £15,000 or more you earn "Master" title.
Receive a guaranteed berth for a circumnavigation , experiencing for real the project you have funded. After a successful circumnavigation and following a distinguished sea service, you will become a modern day corsair Master via a traditional maritime graduation ceremony giving you a badge, an uniform, a sword and the rank of Master.
Possibility to have a private cabin as Master, or to bring along a second person such as a friend/partner/family member during certain crossings on this circumnavigation ***.
For £50,000 or more you earn "Vice Capitain" title.
You'll embark on 2 full circumnavigations, polar expeditions, bring your family and friends, sole use of yacht, guaranteed private cabin/s, etc...everything is negotiable & possible ***.
(*)This is on a `` first come - first served `` basis (depending on berth availability), departing and arriving in the same place.
(**)Depending on berth availability.
(***)See case scenario.
Complete list of donors
Corsair's deck stripped at the beginning of the refurbishment.
Aims
1) - Reward those crowd funders (who have contributed and made this adventure possible) with info, news, updates, documentaries, sailing trips and memorable adventures during the many years ahead.
2) - Exploring and enjoying life. What is there to say other than the whole world is full of amazing places waiting to be visited and discovered, incredible people waiting to be found , and extraordinary adventures and explorations to be undertaken.
3) - C omplete a full circumnavigation without using our main engine and relying only on our sails.
Timeline
This is what we have in mind and what our schedule is at the moment- not easy but it can be done with your help !! - we obtain the needed funds ( approx £15-20k) in the next few months and we travel to greece in march-april 2017 in order to repair the critically important area below the waterline.
Once this is accomplished, we re-launch and sea trial the yacht for 2-4 weeks ,so hopefully by the end of june 2017 we will be ready to start sailing from greece to uk , with an estimated arrival at some point in august-september 2017, culminating with a big THANK YOU celebration party for all those who have taken the plunge and who have contributed to make this crowd funding project a successful one.
Other details about our project
You
1) - We hope you will join forces with us and be a part of this amazing adventure, because after all its the journey not the destination that counts ,and with your help we can make it happen & have an incredible journey, of this we are sure ..
2) - Who knows, perhaps your financial support and your hard work might just lead to some incredible stories and memories , the kind which has the potential to give our lives better and more purposeful meaning, so lets join forces and go for it !!!
3) - It helps if you can swim and if you are comfortable aboard a yacht, but if not we will help you change all that.
Priority
We are already behind our original schedule & target to secure a minimum of £20k funding by the end of December 2016 at the latest, from our £150k target : this is needed so we can pay the boatyard fees ,or else legal and financial disputes will follow. We must carry out all critical repairs below waterline before the end of spring 2017, so we can leave greece in summer of 2017 , in order arrive in UK / Canary Islands before autumn 2017, or else we will fall behind our proposed schedule.
Planned activities
Sailing and navigation skills, barter , socializing , diving, surfing, fishing, treasure hunting, meditation, yoga, cooking, parties, arts, documentary making, writing books and poetry, searching for alternative natural medical treatments, etc.
Point of interest
Canary Islands, Greece, Caribbean Islands, Galapagos, Marquesas Islands, Torres Strait, Darwin, Cocos islands, Reunion Islands, Mauritius, Cape Town, South Africa, Eolie Islands, Ischia, Capri, Cape Verde Islands, Australia.
Risks and challenges
A lot of hard work, planning ,organizing, managing, testing, repairing, installing, building, etc. There are many potential pitfalls, risks and challenges ahead , starting with having the courage and patience of inspiring and encouraging people that its ok to dream and to act towards building better lives for each other.
We have a good team and we rely on you to help us.
This adventure & exploration is about YOU as much as it is about US, because without Your support it can not happen, therefore you will play an important part by becoming part of our team ,please join us so we can succeed together !
See you soon and fair winds our friends :)))))
Best regards,
CORSAIR TEAM
Organizer
Calin Ciufudean
Organizer
