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2 999 Coastal Challenge The Round Britain 999 Coastal Challenge In June of this year (2014) ten operational team members of Watersafe UK Search & Rescue Team (WUKSART) will be attempting to circumnavigate the entire coastline of Britain in a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) to raise funds for both WUKSART and the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI). This unique challenge will be a great test to all involved as we aim to circumnavigate 1,999 miles of British coastline in just 9 days, 9 hours and 9 minutes. The event will start at the RNLI Headquarters in Poole and in a clockwise direction will stop off at certain RNLI lifeboat stations situated at strategic points along the British coastline with the event eventually finishing again at Poole. The Journey On each leg of the challenge there will be a crew of four in the boat at all times. As well as obviously needing a driver, there will be a person responsible for navigation and the other crew members will be responsible for the running of the boat as well as safety officers looking out for dangers and communicating with the driver and rest of the crew. Once out at sea the boat crew will be totally alone and responsible for themselves and therefore self sufficient on each leg of the challenge carrying everything on board such as food & water, emergency equipment, spare fuel, etc. Throughout the 10 day challenge there will be a support crew which will be liaising with the boat team, HM Coastguard and the RNLI and will be following the boats progress. The support team will be meeting up with the boat at each RNLI lifeboat station at the end of each day. The 999 Coastal Challenge Route DAY 1 - START Thursday 12th June 2014 RNLI Headquarters in Poole to Penzance DAY 2 Friday 13 th June 2014 Penzance to Fishguard, Wales. DAY 3 Saturday 14 th June 2014 Fishguard to Port Erin, Isle of Man DAY 4 Sunday 15 th June 2014 Port Erin to Oban, Scotland. DAY 5 Monday 16 th June 2014 Oban to Lochinver, Scotland. DAY 6 Tuesday 17 th June 2014 Lochinver to Fraserburgh, Scotland. DAY 7 Wednesday 18 th June 2014 Fraserburgh to Whitby, North Yorkshire. DAY 8 Thursday 19 th June 2014 Whitby to Harwich, Essex. DAY 9 Friday 20 th June 2014 Harwich to Littlehampton, West Sussex. DAY 10 - FINISH Saturday 21 st June 2014 Littlehampton to RNLI Headquarters in Poole

3 The Aims of this Unique Challenge Aims & Objectives As being operational members of a voluntary search & rescue team we are not new to challenges or raising large amounts of money for charity but this is by far the most challenging project to date. The main aims of the Round Britain 999 Coastal Challenge are simple: To complete the gruelling challenge in 9 days, 9 hours and 9 minutes To raise a minimum of 50,000 for the RNLI and Watersafe UK Search & Rescue Team To raise awareness of both WUKSART and the RNLI Lochinver Fraserburgh Oban Whitby Port Erin Fishguard Harwich Penzance Littlehampton RNLI Poole Our route takes us in a clockwise direction starting off at RNLI Headquarters in Poole, Penzance, Fishguard, Port Erin on the Isle of Man, Oban, Lochinver and Fraserburgh in Scotland, then onto Whitby, Harwich, Littlehampton on the South Coast and finishing at RNLI Headquarters in Poole.

4 WUKSART Watersafe UK Search & Rescue Team Watersafe UK Search & Rescue Team (WUKSART) is a voluntary search & rescue organisation operating within Derbyshire & the East Midlands region. Our purpose is to provide primary response and operational support to the Fire Service, Derbyshire Police & DEFRA in a range of situations including; Water rescue incidents within Derbyshire Local & widespread flooding Searches for missing & vulnerable people Provide support during times of adverse weather conditions & at water related incidents We respond nationally to flooding under the DEFRA Concept of Operations policy With skills in search & rescue, water & flood rescue, rope rescue and advanced medical care WUKSART always aims to deliver a fast, dynamic and professional team. Our purpose is to provide response and support to the official Emergency Services in a range of situations, including water rescues, flood relief and support during times of adverse weather conditions, searches for missing people and be able to provide support at incidents as required. We want to share our dedication for providing the best possible care to the people and the communities in which we live, work and play. To this end all our team members are all professionals sharing a passion for saving lives. We can provide a team of volunteers who have the skills, experience, equipment and knowledge, to be able to be of genuine assistance to the Emergency Services. We provide this service at any time of the day or night, without charge, in any situation where one of the official Emergency Services or other approved organisations decides that their efforts would benefit from the support we can offer. WUKSART was originally established in response to the National Flood Enhancement Project led by the Department of the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in This Government led project was designed to officially collate all the water rescue assets around the United Kingdom and type them against National standards with the aim that when National widespread flooding takes place these assets can be called upon.

5 RNLI Royal National Lifeboat Institute The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. They provide an on call 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service and a seasonal lifeguard service. Their values reflect the way they do business as an organisation. Their purpose is to save lives at sea and their vision is simple; to end preventable loss of life at sea. Their work is based on and driven by values. All the volunteers and staff strive for excellence and are selfless, willing to put the requirements of others before their own and the needs of the team before the individual, able to see the bigger picture and act in the best interests of the RNLI, and to be inclusive and respectful of others. Most lifeboat crew members are volunteers, who come from all walks of life and give up their time and comfort to save lives at sea. They respond at a moment's notice when the pagers go off. Crews are regularly called away from their families, their beds and their work, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Their lifesaving work is essential, often difficult and sometimes dangerous. They operate through local teams, centrally directed and resourced. Their exceptional expertise is in the preservation of life at sea and on the water through prevention and rescue. The RNLI has saved more than 139,000 lives since its foundation in 1824 as the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck. The name was changed to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in 1854, and cork lifejackets were first issued to crew members in the same year. The 20th century saw the RNLI continue to save lives at sea through two world wars. Lifeboats moved from sail and oar power to petrol and diesel, and the first women joined their crews. They are extremely proud of their history and tradition and of the RNLI s achievement of saving lives over nearly two centuries.

6 Fundraising & Sponsorship Fundraising and Sponsorship We are seeking individuals and corporate partners to help us achieve our aims of raising a minimum of 50,000, and in helping us, will benefit from being associated with our project and daring challenge. We have embedded a TV team from the BBC that is recording our story ready for a Television broadcast. We also have some great branding opportunities across our boats, vehicles, team clothing and equipment. Because this is a major fund raising project, our main effort and concentration is on the sponsorship side and we are currently seeking support and sponsorship both locally and nationally. Support can come in many different ways: From companies and individuals helping us advertising, publicise and promote the event From companies donating items of equipment and kit that are essential for attempting this challenge From companies and individuals donating a prize for our prize draw which we will be holding to supplement the fund raising But our main aim is for companies to sponsor our team, whether sponsoring us for a successful completion of the challenge or from making a donation towards the appeal itself, whatever the decision, we will be most grateful of any donation, be it small or large. Our promise is that in return for their kind support they will receive some sort of recognition; of course this would be of their choosing. We offer three levels of support; Gold, Silver & Bronze. Gold Level Is where a company or individual has donated 1000 or above, whether this is equipment or a cash donation. Gold sponsors will receive the following; Coverage on television both local & national. The BBC has kindly offered to cover the event and we have a BBC TV crew embedded into the project. Coverage in local and National newspapers. Daily Mail and General Trust PLC are covering the event. Also coverage in National magazines such as; Powerboat & RIB, All at Sea and Ribnet etc. Premier branding opportunities across our boats, vehicles, team clothing and equipment. By conducting talks & presentations after the event. We will fully cooperate with the sponsors own public relations and promotional departments in the execution of the sponsors own internal and external promotional activities including providing photographic material etc. All companies or individuals will be branded as a GOLD sponsor in all our activities.

7 Silver Level Is where a company or individual has donated 500 or above, whether this is equipment or a cash donation. Silver sponsors will receive the following; Coverage in local and National newspapers. Daily Mail and General Trust PLC are covering the event. Branding opportunities across our vehicles, team clothing and equipment. To provide photographic material to be used in brochures, advertising posters and company magazines. We will fully cooperate with the sponsors own public relations and promotional departments in the execution of the sponsors own internal and external promotional activities. All companies or individuals will be branded as a SILVER sponsor in all our activities. Bronze Level Is where a company or individual has donated 250 or above, whether this is equipment or a cash donation. Bronze sponsors will receive the following; Branding opportunities across our vehicles, team clothing and equipment. Advertising at shows and events that we are attending throughout the UK. To provide photographic material to be used in brochures, advertising posters and company magazines. We will fully cooperate with the sponsors own public relations and promotional departments in the execution of the sponsors own internal and external promotional activities. All companies or individuals will be branded as a BRONZE sponsor in all our activities. All monies raised will be equally divided between the two charities. Watersafe UK Search & Rescue Team and the Royal National Lifeboat Institute.

8 Thank You to all our Sponsors Parker Ribs Crewsaver Lifejackets Rolls Royce Navico Marine Electronics Western Power Distribution British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Reach & Rescue Ltd Alpkit X-Runner Extreme Obstacle Races Peak UK Ltd D Bass Removals Mobile Solutions IMS Lettings EP Barrus Ltd Royal National Lifeboat Institute Warn Industries Varme Heating Systems Ltd ProFlight Bags SBS Trailers Swadlincote Alluminium & Welding Memory Map Future Safety Ltd Heights of Abraham Xylem Water Solutions ARB 4 x 4 Accessories Excel Colour Print & Design

9 Contact Details Project Leader Contact Details Nigel Cobb Team Member Contact Details Jason Buckle Jason Wright (Logistics Manager) John Faulconbridge Chris Carter (PR Manager) Jim Evans (Webmaster) Rodger Towers Luke Todd Paul Duda (Mechanic) Project Websites