Clipper Circumnavigator Race 27-28 for 3 charities
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As you might know, over the last 40 years I've raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for dozens of charities through my many odd adventures and challenges including ultra distance endurances, World Records, and even dressing up in a spandex blue Morph suit for 30 days and 30 nights. I've carried out theses self-funded events in countries such as Cuba, Sweden, Nepal, USA, UK. I've Ran, Cycled, Climbed, Hiked & Morphed my way through 38 years of serial fundraising .. and yes, I did say this year's World Record was the last one... hmmmm... about that!
Ok, so here we go with my next challenge, quite possibly the biggest & hardest yet!
Over the next 2 and a half years I'll complete the required four week intensive onboard training on Ocean Race Training, Sea Survival, Navigation, Tactic Studying, Charts, Datum, HSE, etc). as well as getting in shape both mentally and physically whilst raising money for UNICEFF Cancer Research and The Woodmor Foundation CIC - as this is no plain sailing event. In-deed I’ll be racing around the world (circumnavigating) for 11 months leaving Clare and our Exec team at the helm back at our good ship – Millwood*
Here’s the ask:
I'm looking for corporate sponsors, personal donators, contacts, companies and general help in achieving my giant Whale of a target; and I hope that through my network of friends and their networks too I can hit my monthly amount I need to secure my place.
If you would like to be involved and feel you can donate and or share with others that would be amazing, as any help gets me closer to my target for my 11-month place on the team.
We are raising money and awareness for:
In addition to personal donations of any kind, there are also 9 corporate sponsorship packages up for grabs – all soon to be released with full details. Each package will attract sensational PR around the world, and of course the Clipper brand is synonymous with this kind of international exposure.
The 9 corporate packages are:
- 8 x individual legs around the world (5 left)
- 1 x full year of Circumnavigating insurance.
Please click HERE to see what I'm putting myself up for, if you think you can help me, Woodmor & UNICEFF in anyway.
Please do also get in touch directly back to me if you feel you can help as I would be delighted to have further conversations with you.
TEDx talks:
As part of my build up to the race and of course afterwards too, I shall continue with my voluntary public speaking opportunities at Secondary Schools with my well rehearsed and booked-up talks - "Employ the Character - Teach the Skills", and I'll be adding this experience to my repertoire of experiences that I share with the young audience. If you think a secondary school could benefit from this please also get in touch.
Thank you for reading this, wishing all the 2025-26 Racers 'fair winds & following seas' and a safe and exciting race ahead.
Matt Wood
Future Ocean Racer and Circumnavigator 27-28
Organizer
Matt Wood
Organizer
England