Mead Ocean Racing

• China Sea race 2006, 640 nautical miles • Presidents cup 2006• Two handed Round the Island Race 2006 • Etchells Nationals / Europeans 2006 • Etchells worlds qualifiers, 2007 • One season 49er sailing• 9th overall Round the Island race 2006• 15th overall Round the Island race 2007 • 4th Etchells Worlds 2007• 4th in class 2 handed Round the Island • 1st Dartmouth week TP52 Fidessa fast wave• 1st Weymouth Double 2008• 5th in class Solo round the island race 2008• 1st RSYC Cherbourg Double 2008• 1st RSYC Spring Double 2008• 500 miles Solo Qualifier for 2009 Ostar

Oscar Mead is a keen young Cowes based sailor / boat builder, who has achieved many successes in both sailing and other related projects. Projects include the total restoration of a 24ft “quarter tonner”, for Cowes week 2007 and the modification of several other boats. Some results so far include:

Mead Racing is dedicated to building a small sailing team, who will work with key sponsors to deliver outstanding race results, married with outstanding media coverage and brand building for our sponsor.

Mead Racing focuses on the short handed sailing environment, a rapidly growing and very international part of the sport.

In the short term the team have a realistic UK based sailing strategy.

Oscar Mead has just been announced as the youngest entrant in next years OSTAR, a single handed transatlantic from Plymouth to America, and was at the official launch at the Southampton boat show on the 12th of September.

• Small cohesive team

• Outstanding results

• Short Handed sailing

• International focus

• Realistic approach

• Ambitious goals

The 2008 season has already proved a highly successful one with overall victory In Britain's premiere two handed circuit already secured with a race to spare. The team has successfully qualified for the 2009 Ostar and is now beginning preparations for next season.

Other events this season include the culmination of the two handed series and the final race of the 2008 solo series.

The team is currently ranked first in both events.

The 2009 season will be a exciting one with an entry in the OSTAR, for which Oscar is the youngest competitor in race history, as well as the historic Fastnet Race . These are hugely publicised races, and with the help of modern technology, race tracking and on the water video footage they become inspiring and highly lucrative sponsorship opportunities.

A photo of the north Atlantic shows just what sets these races apart and why they are so inspiring to follow.

As well as the OSTAR the team are looking to compete in the 2009 Fastnet race, as well as the 2010 Round Britain and Ireland race.

Future races include La Route du Rhum, The Transat Jacques Vabre, and the ARTEMIS Transat,

The team’s ultimate goal is the 2016 Vendee Globe Solo Around The World Race, pitting the world’s best sailors against each other in the toughest sporting event on the planet.

•The great out doors

• Innovation

• High technology

• Adventure

• Endurance

• Stamina

• Passion

Short handed sailing is attracting ever greater media attention, with more and more emphasis on youth sailing.

Sailing sponsorship allows company's to associate their brand with:

Branding :

• Unlimited branding on, sails, boom, mast and hull

• Branding of all crew clothing & project equipment.

• Media exposure from race and events leading up to the race

• Exclusive photo opportunities for PR use

• Sailing days onboard the yacht.

• Up to date Race Reports and onboard video.

• Exclusive pre race interviews and post race presentations.

The Mead Sailing team is totally dedicated to outstanding sponsor return and will work tirelessly to deliver this.

The Class 40 is a low budget offshore rally car, designed for speed!

Its wide beam and striking looks make it the ultimate marketing machine attracting attention around the world.

Built using the latest technology the Class 40 is light and fast, however restrictions in construction rules help to keep the class affordable.

Class 40 has enjoyed a dramatic growth over the past three years with well over seventy boats already registered.

The team is keen to step up to the next level and is seeking a sponsor whose support will allow us to charter a Class 40 to enter the races previously outlined.

Sailing sponsorship has proved in the recent past to be a very lucrative and successful investment, with examples such as B&Q and Hugo Boss.

In joining the Mead Racing Team you will be associating your company within this environment with one of the youngest but most experienced and successful sailors in the UK sailing scene.

Thank you for reading this presentation, if you would like further details on the project please contact me:

teamoscarmead@rocketmail.com

Tel: 07503 461259

Examples of strong iconic branding