Global Programs off a Global Event for K12 Education, Asthma, Seniors The Vendee Globe is a race that is almost beyond belief. Gary Jobson, ESPN-TV Commentator Rich Wilson Skipper Vendee Globe 2012-2013 Great American IV Solo, non-stop, around-the-world race 28,000 miles, ~100 days Dreams are only foolish to those who dare not go. Bob Dotson, NBC-TV Nightly News
Triad of Inspiration & Content Programs K12 Education Asthma Wilson has severe asthma, using 5 drugs daily If he can do that, I can do anything asthmatic 10 th grader American Lung Assoc. Asthma & Allergy Found. Science, Geography, Math It s the only thing we re doing in school that is really happening, instead of just pretending. 6 th grader, USA www.sitesalive.com Newspaper in Education AAAS/ www.sciencenetlinks.com Great American IV Rich Wilson at sea Vendee Globe 2012 Seniors Wilson will be the oldest skipper (62) in the race. You dreamed for us, now I can do my dream. Senior Citizen to Wilson AARP EONS.COM A competition as pure and unsullied by hype and commerce as anything left to us in this authenticity-challenged modern era. Garry Emmons, Harvard Business School Alumni Bulletin 2
Rich Wilson Education Harvard (AB 72), MIT (SM 76) Harvard Business School (MBA 82) sitesalive! Founder Produced 75 live, full semester, global, interactive, K12 learning adventures Awards: - 2001 Newspaper Innovators in Education - 1999 Ziff-Davis Internet (Children; Education) Racing A Ghost Ship Walker & Co., 1996 1997 Scientific American Young Reader s Book Award Sailing 2008-9 Vendee Globe Great American III 9 th of 30 starters, 121 days 2003 World Record Hong Kong - New York Great American II vs. clipper Sea Witch, 72 days 2001 World Record New York - Melbourne Great American II vs. Mandarin, 68 days 1993 World Record San Francisco - Boston Great American II vs. Northern Light, 69 days 1990 San Francisco - Boston Great American capsizes off Cape Horn 1980 Newport Bermuda Holger Danske Overall Winner Skipper Awards 2009 Explorers Club Lowell Thomas Award 2004 Cruising Club of America Blue Water Medal 2004 Storm Trysail Club Hugh Kilmer Trophy 2003 National Maritime Historical Society Outstanding Achievement Rich has a gift for relating to children, and they respond to him for what he is: a genuinely unselfish hero of a kind we seldom see anymore. Bob Niehaus, Morgan Stanley 3
Vendee Globe 2012-13 solo, ~100 days, 28,000 miles, 60 sailboats solo, non-stop, 50 circumnavigators 500 Astronauts 3000 climbed Everest The most grueling and dangerous prolonged competition on the planet. Garry Emmons, Harvard Business School Alumni Bulletin 4
Media Coverage 2008-2009 Our boat sponsorship returned 50 million Euros in media value. President of Bonduelle, a boat sponsor for Vendee Globe 2004-5
K12 Education Newspaper in Education Skipper & Expert essays published Papers delivered to schools VG2008: 50 US Newspapers; 7 million weekly readers for 15 weeks; 250,000 students www.sitesalive.com Team of Experts (15) Live, Interactive Q&A Audio, Photos, Videos, Log Teacher s Guide, Essays www.sciencenetlinks.com AAAS 10,000 Teachers, Q&A Audio, Photos, Videos, Log Teacher s Guide, Essays Q&A w/team of 15 Experts Facebook Friends Twitter Followers itunes Podcasts YouTube Videos sitesalive produces some of the most innovative NIE projects you can imagine they are always top-notch. Jim Abbott, NAA Foundation 6
Asthma Wilson has severe asthma 5 medications daily Peak flow at 70% of normal Inspirational role model Awards 2005 Partners Asthma Center 1993 ALA-Massachusetts Christmas Seals Hero Award 1990 American Lung Association SuperAchiever Programs American Lung Association Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America Seniors Wilson will be 62 at the start Will be oldest skipper in VG2012-3 Was oldest skipper in VG 2008-9 Programs AARP MIT AgeLab EONS.COM You are truly a source of pride and inspiration to those of us at the ALA. John Garrison, President You dreamed for us now I can do my dream. Senior to Wilson at VG2008-9 Finish 7
Past Media Coverage Rich Wilson & Great American II & III TV & Radio NBC-TV Nightly News NBC-TV - Today Show CNN National Public Radio Newspapers USA Today New York Times Washington Post Los Angeles Times San Francisco Chronicle Boston Globe Philadelphia Inquirer Seattle Times Denver Post Detroit News Press surrounds Wilson at finish of 2008-9 Vendee Globe Press surrounds Wilson at finish of 1993 San Francisco-Boston World Record Magazines Reader s Digest Sports Illustrated HBS Alumni Bulletin Explorers Journal Sail; Sailing World; Cruising World Internet CNN.com NYTimes.com WashingtonPost.com French Press Ouest-France Le Figaro France 3 - TV An extra measure of rum for those boys tonight. Tom Brokaw, NBC-TV Nightly News 8
Speaking Race France to France, Leave Antarctica to Starboard Perseverance, Risk-Taking, Determination Stretch Your Mind, Follow Your Dreams Corporate, Private, Non-Profit, & School Events You were so fabulous! I have gotten extraordinary feedback on your talk. Thank you so much for what you did for us. It was amazing! Jon Crames What a remarkable presentation you made at the Annual Meeting. You said very big things in a very understated way. Many thanks, it was awesome, I m at a loss for words. Bill Duggan, Trustee, S.E.A. Thank you so much for your time, enthusiasm and top notch speech! I spoke to numerous students and families after the ceremony and they really enjoyed it it resonated with all of them! I also spoke to our faculty and many of our trustees and they are saying that it is the best Commencement Speech that has been delivered here at the college. Gretchen Manning, VP, Marian Court College Goodwill: USA-France J ai une relation particulière avec Rich. Nous avons beaucoup échangé par mail avant le Vendée, nos discussions essentiellement technique. Il me posait des questions en Français, je lui répondais en Anglais. J aime bien son côté humaniste, son ouverture au monde et aux autres, aux jeunes surtout. Pas si fréquent chez un habitant du Nouveau Monde. Michel Desjoyeaux, Winner Vendee Globe 2008-9, Coureur des Océans Nous avons beaucoup apprécié votre aventure, votre humanisme, nos rencontres et votre gentillesse. Grand BRAVO pour votre performance dans ce Vendée Globe 2008/9. Jacques Archambaud, Directeur du Port Olona A la fin de la remise des prix aux Sables d'olonne, vous êtes venu serrer les mains des spectateurs et admirateurs et je me trouvais parmi eux. En me serrant longuement la main, j'étais très émue de votre gentillesse, votre humilité sachant que vous êtes exceptionnel comme tous les navigateurs du Vendée Globe. Viviane Dubray 9
Sponsorships Title, K12 Education, Asthma, Seniors In my NEXT life, I want to be you. What great adventures you have! And what a wonderful thing you are doing for education. Bob Dotson (NBC-TV) email to Rich Wilson 10
Schedule Boat Sponsor Communications Option 1 ~Roxy Option 2 ~Delta Dore Option 3 ~Foncia Compare GA3 Fast, Easy Faster, Easier Fastest, Easiest 2010 Buy Create Education, Asthma, Seniors Channels & Partners 2011 Prepare, Qualify Promote Programs; Support Sponsor Communications 2012 Prepare, Vendee Globe Budget Options Vendee Globe 2012 (k ) Requirements: Sponsor funding to support the boat faster & easier for the same physical effort Content distribution channels committed to reach K12 education, asthma, & seniors constituencies Promote Programs; Support Sponsor Communications; Race & Execute Programs 2013 Vendee Globe Race & Execute Programs; Support Sponsor with Post-Race Talks, Appearances 700 1500 2500 400 400 400 400 400 400 100 100 100 Total 1600 2400 3300 2013/4 Sell -350-750 -1000 Net 1250 1650 2300 11
Global Programs off a Global Event for K12, Asthma, Seniors Contact: Rich Wilson, President sitesalive Foundation, Inc. 25 Skinners Path Marblehead, Massachusetts 01945, USA rich.wilson@sitesalive.com +1.617.480.6859 mobile Skype: richwilson