The Spirit of Cardiff project would not have been able to grow into this world class event without considerable support from a number of organisations. Our sincere thanks go to:
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South Wales Echo
For more than a century, the South Wales Echo has been the 'Voice of South Wales'. Since its first appearance in October 1884, the Echo has been at the forefront of reporting on the South Wales area and acting as the champion of local people and their communities. 'Helping local people to help others' has been a hallmark of the Echo over recent years - with outstanding results. As the community's voice, the Echo is also more than willing to speak out, and champions issues of major concern. The South Wales Echo is the evening newspaper for Cardiff and its neighbouring areas.
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Iridium Satellite LLC
Iridium Satellite LLC is the only provider of truly global satellite voice and data solutions with complete coverage of the Earth including oceans, airways and Polar Regions. Through a constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting satellites, Iridium delivers essential communications services to and from remote areas where no other form of communication is available. Iridium are the communications sponsor providing our global mobile voice and data service in support of the expedition.
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Cardiff County Council
Cardiff is backing the Spirit project, and acting as host city to the start and finish as well as various other events. We share the visitor centre with Cardiff Marketing whose role is to promote Cardiff to the World.
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Associated British Ports
With 23 ports around the country, ABP is able to meet the needs of anyone wanting to transport goods into, out of, or around the UK. As owner and operator of the port of Cardiff, ABP are providing access and berthing for Spirit of Cardiff
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Yamaha Marine Europe
Yamaha Marine Europe is the marine division of Yamaha Motors who manufacture motorcycles and scooters, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and generators as well as outboard engines and sterndrives. Spirit of Cardiff is powered by a six cylinder 240 hp turbo diesel sterndrive manufactured by Yamaha.
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Raymarine Ltd
With over 75 years of product development Raymarine boasts an unrivalled range of quality marine electronics. Spirit of Cardiff is comprehensively fitted out with Raymarine equipment including Global Positioning System, electronic chart plotter, radar and autopilot.
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Express Gearbox Company
Founded by Alan Priddy in 1970, the Express Gearbox Company is the UK's leading automatic transmission specialist. They build and repair automatic gearboxes for all makes of car, supplying retail and trade customers as well as advising manufacturers and insurance companies.
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Grosvenor Waterside Group Ltd
Grosvenor Waterside is the property development arm of ABP and is playing a key role in the regeneration of Cardiff's waterfront. Grosvenor Waterside are the owners of The Tube which is home to the Spirit of Cardiff visitor centre.
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Hogg Robinson plc
The specialist corporate and employee services company, focusing on corporate event management, outsourced pensions payments and processing, employee benefits consulting, pensions software and electronic commerce as well as corporate travel management. Trading as Business Travel International (BTI), the travel division is the UK market leader. Hogg Robinson's overseas interests include corporate travel operations in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Norway, Russia and Sweden.
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Symonds Group Ltd
Symonds is an industry leader in providing consultancy, management and design services. They were instrumental in bringing the Spirit project to Cardiff.
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Thanks also to our Associate Members for their support:
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Soltron
Soltron supply Spirit of Cardiff with their performance enhancing fuel additive. Soltron was initially used for the New York to Azores section od the 2001 Atlantic voyage, with standard diesel from Azores to the UK. Despite the foul weather in the early part of trip, Spirit used almost eight percent less fuel per mile. On this basis the team have been using Soltron regularly since then.
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Wales North America Business Council
The UK and Wales North America relationship is being re-shaped in many fundamental ways. Globalisation has allowed the breakdown of the world into geographical compartments which allows a strengthened source for investment and trade. The WNA is a business network founded by the private and public sectors in Wales to promote international investment and trade links between North America and Wales.
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C-Map UK
C-Map is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of electronic charts and charting systems to the marine market. C-Map is providing all the electronic navigation data for Spirit of Cardiff's round the world voyage.
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Peters and May
The Peters & May group of companies specialises in the control and movement of cargo around the world. They have an unrivalled reputation for personal service, rapid and reliable deliveries and expertise in specialised or difficult consignments. The Marine Division has unrivalled experience in the worldwide movement of yachts, spars and powerboats and is involved with the organisation of cargo for major marine sporting events around the World.
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has a world-wide network of ocean-going transportation trade-routes for vehicles, other RoRo and static cargo such as all types of project cargo, machinery, forest products and, in some trade-routes, container-cargo. As a full-service provider of vehicle and RoRo transportation and logistics management services, Wallenius Wilhelmsen combines ocean transportation and short-sea shipping with inland logistics activities such as distribution, vehicle processing, terminal handling and storage.
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Alan Bell & Partners Ltd
As international business strategy, marketing and training consultants, Alan Bell & Partners have been assisting clients for sixteen years by offering an 'all-round' service based on practical experience and academic research. They are an international consultancy that understands managing and marketing businesses, with consultants who are business people and managers who understand finance and accounts.
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John Evans Corporate Clothing & Embroidery
John Evans Corporate Clothing and Embroidery offers a full service for corporate clothing, work and careerwear. Their dedicated team have access to the widest range of garments in the UK and use the latest computerised embroidery machines to provide the best possible service for orders large and small.
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VM Transmission Products Ltd
VMTP is Europe's largest automatic transmission aftermarket company. Formed on the 1st January 2000, when ATP Aftermarket and Vanmatic joined forces, VMTP parts cover all European and American transmissions, with support from major suppliers throughout the world.
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Qubik Applications
Qubik is a 'one-stop' computer and communications solutions provider. Their mission is to allow their clients, large and small, to concentrate on their own core activities secure in the knowledge that their IT and telecoms requirements are taken care of. Qubik became the first Associate Member to the 'Spirit-of-Cardiff' at the official launch in July 2000.
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cconnect.uk.com ltd
cconnect provides a wide range of solutions to the communications industry, from mobile network planning, to cabling and equipment installation, to PBX commissioning and user training. They have an experienced and flexible workforce who can provide anything from a single day's consultancy to major turnkey systems.
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AutoPro
AutoPro provides a full range of vehicle maintenance and repair services, from a simple oil change to a total engine rebuild, from a small scratch to a complete re-shell. This south Wales based company was formed in 1998 and has grown rapidly, having been accredited by most major insurance companies and accident assistance groups.
Call 01446 700066 for more details
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