Partnership Opportunities
Partner
With Us
Align your brand with a compelling story of endurance, purpose, and human achievement, on a global stage.
Race coverage across 50+ countries
Miles of ocean, continuous media opportunity
Powerful cause narrative for brand alignment
Compelling human story for content marketing
Why Sponsor
Why Partner With Smith Ocean Projects?
Global Reach
The Global Solo Challenge attracts media coverage across Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Your brand travels with Karl around the world.
Compelling Story
Solo offshore racing is one of the most dramatic sports on the planet. Karl's personal connection to Parkinson's adds a human dimension that resonates deeply.
Purpose-Led
Align your brand with a cause that matters. Parkinson's affects millions, your sponsorship contributes directly to awareness and research funding.
Authentic Content
Months of race preparation, training, and the circumnavigation itself generate rich, authentic content for social media, PR, and marketing campaigns.
Bespoke Packages
Every sponsorship is tailored to your brand's objectives. We work with you to create a partnership that delivers real value.
Charity Association
Co-brand with Parkinson's UK, a trusted, respected charity, and demonstrate your organisation's commitment to making a difference.
Sponsorship Packages
Choose Your Partnership Level
All packages are bespoke, pricing is available on application. Contact us to discuss your objectives and we'll build a partnership that works for you.
Maximum brand exposure across the entire campaign
- Campaign naming rights (e.g. "YourBrand" Ocean Projects)
- Primary logo on mainsail, hull, and bow
- Logo on all team kit and clothing
- Exclusive press & media access
- Speaking rights at campaign events
- Full digital & social media integration
- Dedicated campaign page on website
- Charity co-branding opportunity
- Quarterly sponsor briefings with Karl
- Invitation to race start in A Coruña
Prominent placement and strong campaign association
- Logo on hull and team kit
- Named partner on all campaign materials
- Dedicated social media features (monthly)
- Campaign newsletter inclusion
- Event invitations
- Digital banner placement on website
- Charity co-branding opportunity
- Invitation to campaign launch event
Join the campaign and support the cause
- Logo on campaign website
- Social media mention and feature
- Campaign newsletter inclusion
- Certificate of support
- Invitation to campaign events
In-kind sponsorship (equipment, services, supplies) is also welcomed, please mention this in your enquiry.
Get in Touch
Request a Sponsorship Pack
Fill in the form and we'll send you our full sponsorship prospectus, including detailed benefits, media reach data, and pricing. We aim to respond within 48 hours.
Website
smithoceanprojects.comRacing in Aid of
Parkinson's Ireland
Registered Charity No. 6170
Parkinson's UK
Registered Charity No. 258197
Michael J. Fox Foundation
Team Fox — For Parkinson's Research