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The Ocean Challenge
Issued February 2010 to:
Grand Banks Yachts, Offshore Yachts, Fleming Yachts,
Nordhavn Yachts, Selene Yachts, Ocean Alexander Yachts,
Out Island Yachts, Outer Reef Yachts, Kadey-Krogen Yachts
The
Ocean Challenge is open to all production yacht builders
representing their products as long-distance passage makers. We
challenge any and all of the above to join us in a epic voyage
in the summer of 2010, from West Palm Beach, Florida, to
Reykjavik, Iceland, non-stop, using only the advertised standard
fuel capacity of currently offered vessels. Dependent upon
chosen course, this voyage is as much as 3,500 miles offshore.
Alternatively,
the challengers may opt for a shorter voyage from West Palm
Beach, Florida, to Gibraltar. No stops in Bermuda or Azores are
permitted. This voyage, dependent upon route, is around 2,700
miles offshore.
The first to
arrive is the winner; though it can be clearly stated that all
capable of either voyage are winners as well. Complete entry
rules can be obtained by postal mail request to the address
given below. A simplified version of the rules are posted here.
The Marlow Challenge Update:
As of March 2011, no other
yacht manufacturing company has stepped up. There was an initial
flurry of interest but that quickly passed as refueling and
shorter trips were not to be considered. We rest assured that
the Marlow Yachts are the most capable and comfortable yachts
for any cruise plans afloat. |
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The Basic
Rules:
Each entry places
$50,000 in escrow to be held by a recognized banking institution
in an account named "Marlow Ocean Challenge". Upon completion of
the voyage, the winner shall receive 100% of the amount on
deposit with the following requirements:
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Marlow Yachts
will reserve facilities for a welcoming party for all
Challenge participants.
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Fifty percent
of the remaining funds are to be donated in the winner's
name to the winner's favorite charity.
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Fifty percent
of the remaining funds to earmarked and disbursed by the
winner on efforts to introduce young Americans to boating
through events and in venues of the winner's choosing.
For a complete
rule specification, please send request on company letterhead
with the principal's signature to Marlow Yachts. |
