November 20, 2012
Impossible is not Liz
Alone, Liz will only be on the water. Today, there is already a team around her to help organise the challenge, search for funding and communicate on the project. Tomorrow, It will be a pool of sponsors and supporters who will live with or via her an adventure unique! An experience unique that holds strong values: Performance, adventure, sportsmanship, courage, audacity, self-discipline, emotion, freedom, dream… and Feminine! Join me in this adventure!
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Liz WardleyLoctudy
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12/25/2012
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€1,514
Out of €7,000
22 %
Impossible is not Liz
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<u><strong>PADDLING ACROSS THE ATLANTIC ON AN OUTRIGGER CANOE</strong></u></p>
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<strong>Courage, endurance, a mental of steel</strong>, and an amazing exploit both human and sporting: Liz Wardley, the "girl of the oceans", is throwing her body and soul into this unique adventure. <strong>She welcomes you to join her…</strong></p>
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« <strong>Chook</strong> », as she is affectionately nicknamed in the sailing world, is not built to stay on dry land. <strong>The Ocean is her element.</strong> The ocean is her life. Full of determination and energy, faithful to her motto <strong>«Impossible is not Liz»</strong>, she has engaged in a project just as exceptional and ambitious: <strong>To Paddle across the Atlantic solo on an Outrigger Canoe.</strong> The purpose built canoe which she will use is ready, Liz as well. Even though she will do this exploit solo, Liz wishes to share it with as many people as possible. <strong>Therefore, today, she needs you</strong></p>
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<u>«<strong> Impossible is not Liz</strong> »</u></p>
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Liz Wardley has turned towards a new horizon with this Atlantic crossing. « <em>I am full speed ahead with this project! I train hard every day, I compete in canoe and SUP races, I search for sponsors, I live 24/7 with the ambition to succeed this challenge.</em> » A challenge that has never before been tempted, a factor that provides even more motivation, as she believes « <strong>nothing is impossible</strong> »!</p>
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<u><strong>Come live my dream with me…</strong></u></p>
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« I realize to sell a dream is not very acceptable, but that is precisely what I want to do here today. So come and live my dream with me!» The project Tusitala*, code name for the first mission « Impossible is not Liz », is launched! <strong>It is just waiting for you to come aboard</strong>. * Storyteller in Samoan</p>
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<a href="http://www.lizwardley.com" target="_blank">http://www.lizwardley.com</a></p>
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<u><strong>Come On Board With Liz WARDLEY For a World First!</strong></u></p>
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> 4600 kms between The Canaries and The Caribbean...</p>
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> 10 hrs. of paddling per day</p>
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> 35 to 45 days at sea where she will never leave her Canoe</p>
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<u><strong>An Outrigger Canoe 7metres long</strong></u></p>
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Inspired from the Polynesian pirogues and designed in collaboration with the architects from the French boat yard Structures, the prototype measures seven meters long built by Liz and Sebastian Dechaume. Built from carbon fiber, it’s light, rigid and strong. Designed in tight collaboration with Liz and Sebastian, to be completely adapted to her specific needs, this canoe is innovative and multifunction. As indeed, Liz will never leave her canoe during the crossing. She, therefore, needs to be able to sit and stand up to paddle, and lie down to sleep.</p>
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Allocation of funds
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The funds collected will be used to r<strong>ent the escort boat and pay the skipper</strong>, which is a <strong>key element</strong> to the <strong>succes</strong> of this project. Aswell as <strong>communication costs</strong> so that you can <strong>share my adventure with me live</strong>!</p>
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If we are able to collect more than 7000 euros, the remaining funds will be used to buy custom made waterproof covers in order for me to be more confortable and to avoid skin irritations.</p>
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And of course to buy the food appropriate to give me enough energy!</p>
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Rewards
€2
A huge thanks, a post card from the project and an inscription to receive our news!
€5
A huge thanks, a post card from the project, an inscription to receive our news AND your name on the website
€15
A huge thanks, a post card from the project, an inscription to receive our news and your name on the website, Facebook, twitter, linkedin!
€30
A huge thanks, a post card from the project, an inscription to receive our news, your name on the website, Facebook, twitter, linkedin PLUS your name on the Canoe!
€50
A huge thanks, a post card from the project, an inscription to receive our news, your name on the website, Facebook, twitter, linkedin, your name on the Canoe PLUS an autographed photo of the arrival!
€75
A huge thanks, a post card from the project, an inscription to receive our news, your name on the website, Facebook, twitter, linkedin, your name on the Canoe, an autographed photo of the arrival AND a 30' telephone interview with Liz!
€100
A huge thanks, a post card from the project, an inscription to receive our news, your name on the website, Facebook, twitter, linkedin, your name on the Canoe, an autographed photo of the arrival AND a one hour telephone interview with Liz!
€130
A huge thanks, a post card from the project, an inscription to receive our news, your name on the website, Facebook, twitter, linkedin, your name on the Canoe PLUS an autographed photo of the arrival, a one hour telephone interview with Liz AND a DVD of the adventure!
€160
A huge thanks, a post card from the project, an inscription to receive our news, your name on the website, Facebook, twitter, linkedin, your name on the Canoe PLUS an autographed photo of the arrival, a HALF DAY interview/activity with Liz and a DVD of the adventure!
€200
A huge thanks, a post card from the project, an inscription to receive our news, your name on the website, Facebook, twitter, linkedin, your name on the Canoe PLUS an autographed photo of the arrival, ONE DAY interview/activity with Liz ( talks, motivational activities etc..), a DVD of the adventure AND a satellite phone interview with Liz during the crossing!
€500
A huge thanks, a post card from the project, an inscription to receive our news, your name on the website, Facebook, twitter, linkedin, your name on the Canoe PLUS an autographed photo of the arrival, TWO DAYS interview/activity with Liz ( talks, motivational activities etc..), an autographed DVD of the adventure AND a satellite phone interview with Liz during the crossing!
€1,000
A huge thanks, a post card from the project, an inscription to receive our news, your name on the website, Facebook, twitter, linkedin, your name on the Canoe PLUS an autographed photo of the arrival, FOUR DAYS interview/activity with Liz (talks, motivational activities etc..), a DVD of the adventure AND a satellite phone interview with Liz during the crossing!
€5,000
A huge thanks, a post card from the project, an inscription to receive our news, your name and/or logo on the website, Facebook, twitter, linkedin, your name/logo/decroartion on the Canoe (size to be determined) , an autographed photo of the arrival, FIVE DAYS interview/activity with Liz( talks, motivational activities etc..), a DVD of the adventure, a satellite phone interview with Liz during the crossing PLUS image rights for some communication purposes. (to be determined)
€7,000
A huge thanks, a post card from the project, an inscription to receive our news, your name and/or logo on the website, Facebook, twitter, linkedin, your name and/or logo on the Canoe (size to be determined) , an autographed photo of the arrival, SIX DAYS interview/activity with Liz( talks, motivational activities etc..), a DVD of the adventure, a satellite phone interview with Liz during the crossing PLUS image rights for all communication purposes. (to be confirmed together)