WHY SPONSOR?

  • Thanks to the team’s unique narrative and the support of Portfolio Sport, who have driven coverage globally for other significant expeditions, a thorough PR, content and social plan will spread the message of the row and your brand both domestically and internationally.

    Bespoke arrangements will be designed for main partners to maximise the value of your commitment.

  • As confident and experienced public speakers, the team will work with your organisation to deliver motivating sessions to your staff, clients and customers, including sharing Lottie and Ethan’s learnings of developing resilience, performance planning and achieving excellence.

    As young adults, the team could also play a key role in graduate and new employee outreach programmes.

  • Beyond the team’s work with the Make a Wish Foundation, they will also be working to empower the next generation and educate on topics including environmental stewardship and climate change.  This is an opportunity for your brand to support this work.

    • Working with their sponsors to support a children’s charity — making dreams come true for children with critical illnesses

    • Sharing stories of overcoming setbacks to show young people the value of persistence

    • Speaking at schools and universities to inspire the next generation of adventurers

    • Hosting community fundraising events — connecting sponsors with purpose-driven audiences

    • Previous Atlantic crossing experience (Ethan, 2024 – 48 days at sea)

    • Experience in delivering speaking engagements delivered across the UK to schools, corporates & community groups

    • Media training and professional-grade content creation

    • Experience designing and implementing social campaigns that drive meaningful engagement

    • A presence within the growing and supportive community network of ocean rowing

    • The ability to deliver clear sponsor visibility across every touchpoint — boat, kit, content, media, and events

  • Item descriptionWhen your organisation partners with the Exploring Duo, you also receive the support of the Portfolio Sport team to ensure the partnership is a success. This includes a full range of marketing, public relations and creative expertise to help with all athlete activation and engagement, and spread the good news stories of the team and your organisation to targeted local, national and international media. The strength of this team is further enhanced by the involvement of renowned agency Sway PR and social media experts Factotum.