Rich Wilson
Skipper
Great
American IV
Global Programs off a Global Event
for K12 Education, Asthma, Seniors
“Dreams are only foolish to those who dare not go.”
…Bob Dotson, NBC-TV Nightly News
Vendee Globe
2012-2013
Solo, non-stop, around-the-world race
28,000 miles, ~100 days
“The Vendee Globe is a race
that is almost beyond belief. ”
…Gary Jobson, ESPN-TV Commentator
Great American IV
Rich Wilson at sea
Vendee Globe 2012
Asthma
Wilson has severe asthma,
using 5 drugs daily
“If he can do that,
I can do anything”
…asthmatic 10
thgrader
American Lung Assoc.
Asthma & Allergy Found.
K12 Education
Science, Geography, Math
“It‟s the only thing we‟re
doing in school that is really
happening, instead of just
pretending.”
…6
thgrader, USA
www.sitesalive.com
Newspaper in Education
AAAS/ www.sciencenetlinks.com
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
Triad of
Inspiration & Content Programs
“A competition as pure and unsullied by hype and commerce
as anything left to us in this authenticity-challenged modern era.”
Rich Wilson
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Education
Harvard (AB „72), MIT (SM „76) Harvard Business School (MBA „82)
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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 – 9thof 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.”
Vendee Globe 2012-13
solo, ~100 days, 28,000 miles, 60‟ sailboats
50
500
Astronauts
3000
climbed Everest
solo, non-stop, circumnavigators
“The most grueling and dangerous prolonged competition on the planet.”
…Garry Emmons, Harvard Business School Alumni Bulletin
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
”sitesALIVE produces some of the most innovative NIE projects you can
imagine…they are always top-notch.” …Jim Abbott, NAA Foundation
K12 Education
www.sitesalive.com
• Team of Experts (15)
• Live, Interactive Q&A
• Audio, Photos, Videos, Log
• Teacher‟s Guide, Essays
• Q&A w/Team of 15 Experts
www.sciencenetlinks.com
• AAAS
•10,000 Teachers, Q&A
• Audio, Photos, Videos, Log
• Teacher‟s Guide, Essays
Facebook • Friends Twitter • Followers iTunes • Podcasts YouTube • Videos 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
7
“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
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
Past Media Coverage
Rich Wilson &
Great American II & III
TV & Radio
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NBC-TV Nightly News
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NBC-TV - Today Show
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CNN
•
National Public Radio
Newspapers
•
USA Today
•
New York Times
•
Washington Post
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Los Angeles Times
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San Francisco Chronicle
•
Boston Globe
•
Philadelphia Inquirer
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Seattle Times
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Denver Post
•
Detroit News
Magazines
•
Reader‟s Digest
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Sports Illustrated
•
HBS Alumni Bulletin
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Explorers Journal
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Sail; Sailing World;
Cruising World
Internet
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CNN.com
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NYTimes.com
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WashingtonPost.com
French Press
•
Ouest-France
•
Le Figaro
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France 3 - TV
Press surrounds Wilson at finish
of 1993 San Francisco-Boston World Record
”An extra measure of rum for those boys tonight.”
…Tom Brokaw, NBC-TV Nightly News
Press surrounds Wilson at finishSpeaking
“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
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.”
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 700 1500 2500
2011 Prepare, Qualify Promote Programs; Support Sponsor Communications
400 400 400
2012 Prepare,
Vendee Globe Promote Programs; Support Sponsor Communications; Race & Execute Programs
400 400 400
2013 Vendee Globe Race & Execute Programs; Support Sponsor with
Post-Race Talks, Appearances
100 100 100
Total 1600 2400 3300
2013/4 Sell -350 -750 -1000
Net
1250
1650
2300
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
Contact: Rich Wilson, President
sitesALIVE Foundation, Inc. 25 Skinners Path
Marblehead, Massachusetts 01945, USA
[email protected] +1.617.480.6859 mobile Skype: richwilson
