THE CHALLENGE BUSINESS is the organisation charged with the responsibility for the running of the BT Global Challenge 1996/97. This was as a direct result of setting up and running the original British Steel Challenge 1992/93, the round the world yacht race billed as 'the toughest yacht race ever'. The Company now operates other adventurous and exciting programmes, as well as building a new fleet for the Race 2000.

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Adventure Sailing Opportunities On Board The Yachts:

Sailing further, faster....

Trans-Atlantic Challenge 1997

For an exhilarating challenge, join us sailing across the North Atlantic on one of our dynamic, 67 (20.5m) challenge yachts. Whether a novice or experienced sailor, this is a chance to savour the excitement of a long ocean passage, under the expert guidance and instruction of one of our highly trained professional skippers.

For late availability, contact Hayley: Tel: +44 (0)1579 348387

To receive full details of our world-wide adventure sailing programmes, starting in October 1997, leave your details at our Email address: 101372.150@compuserve.com

The Atlantic Rowing Race:

Introduction

In 1966, Chay Blyth and a companion successfully rowed across the Atlantic in a open dory named the English Rose III. Thirty years on from this epic voyage Chay Blyth is offering keen adventurers the chance to join in a similar challenge, with the launch of the longest rowing race ever staged, "The Atlantic Rowing Race 1997"

The Route

The Race will start from the Los Gigantes in Tenerife on Sunday 12 October 1997 and will finish 3000 nautical miles away and approximately 70 days later in Bridgetown, Barbados.

The Teams

Approximately 35 teams, comprising of two competitors in each team will take part, each racing in identical 24ft rowing boats, designed by boatbuilders Peter Rowsell and Philip Morrison. The chance to compete in a once in a lifetime adventure has appealed to many different people from all walks of life and nationalities, between the ages of 21 and 60. For further information on the Atlantic Rowing Race, please contact Teresa Evans on +44 (0) 1579 348387

Sponsorship Opportunities

Many companies have already taken advantage of the exciting sponsorship opportunities associated with such a unique event. If you would like to find out how your company can benefit from involvement in the Atlantic Rowing Race, please call Paul Thompson on +44 (0) 1579 348387.

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:

Atlantic Spars, Dartmouth - mast and fittings design and production
Go Publishing, London - publishing travel information for the independent traveller

The Challenge Business Web Site.

Contact:
The Challenge Business, Trepen House, Menheniot, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3PN, UK
Tel.+44 1579 348387 Fax. +44 1579 347255