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The Trans-Oceanic Rowing Expedition is a non-profit organization attempting world's first solo circumnavigation of globe by rowing vessel. Mick Bird on rowing vessel REACH is currently at sea. Daily reports are posted here. This material can be utilized as a resource by teachers and parents in the classroom and at home to intrigue and motivate students and children to learn more about the world we share.
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Mick aboard <i>Reach</i> taken at sea during first attempt to row to Hawaii on a shake down leg for his circumnavigation.
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<a HREF="http://www.naau.com" TARGET="_top"><img SRC="../pics/newline.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="42" HEIGHT="23"><b>MICK'S MUSIC and MORE</b><img SRC="../pics/newline.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="42" HEIGHT="23"></a><br>
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<i>The Trans-Oceanic Rowing Expedition is a non-profit organization <br>attempting the world's first solo circumnavigation of the globe by rowing vessel.</i>
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On Saturday July 18th, 1998, Mick Bird started rowing out to sea from the coast of Hawaii on his solo voyage. Having completed a shake down row from California to Hawaii, Mick will row his vessel <b><i>REACH</i></b> south westward to Tarawa, in Gilbert Islands, his next scheduled stop. This is the first phase and leg of a 24,000 mile, three year voyage around the world. The project taps both the past and present resources combining the elements of human-powered travel, traditional and state-of-the-art construction technology and leading edge ship to shore communications to not only maximize the expedition's safety, but also it's exposure by providing data for the project's world wide web site here at <a HREF="../index.htm" TARGET="_top"> <b>GOALS.</b></a>
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<center><strong>The Vessel</strong></center><img src="reachbw.gif" align="right" alt="REACH" WIDTH="171" HEIGHT="116">
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The vessel "REACH", is the culmination of Bird's rough ideas over the years and ultimately, refined by the two designers and builders Jim Franken and Kit Africa. Proven traditional construction blended with state-of-the-art epoxies and technology will maximize the critical weight-to-strength ratio providing a virtually indestructible hull.
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<center><strong>Educational Program</strong></center>
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Trans-Oceanic will also bring their mission and message directly to the classrooms of the youth. Having already lectured in several schools, Mick will also provide a tremendous amount of data and experiences, focusing on such areas as math, science and geography.
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With the use of satellite communication and computer on-line services such as the projects World Wide Web site, the possibilities of direct link between the vessel, the educators and students will not only provide inspiration and an engaging, interactive educational experience, but will also illustrate a strong sense of practical application for the students with respect to their lessons.
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<center><strong> The National Tuberous Sclerosis Association </strong></center>
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In addition to Trans-Oceanic's primary educational mission, it is also our purpose to bring international awareness to the mission of the <a href="ntsa.htm"> National Tuberous Sclerosis Association </a>, a non-profit group formed by parents and families of victims who have volunteered their time and efforts to combat this dreaded disease. Through coordinated efforts with local support groups and various programs, Trans-Oceanic hopes to raise awareness and funds to support <a href="ntsa.htm">NTSA's </a> goal to find the cause and cure of tuberous sclerosis.
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<strong><center>Trans-Oceanic Rowing Expedition's Mission</center></strong>
<ul><li>To explore the limits of the human spirit by extending oneself mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
<li>To lift the awareness of our fragile ecosystem called Earth, particularly the oceans, and our place on it.
<li>To be an example of achievement by understanding the balanced value of individual effort and teamwork, humility and confidence, patience and perseverance, and caution and fear.
<li>To assist the youth of our world with their "global awareness"
by integrating school programs with our mission and vision.
<li>To promote global harmony through multi-cultural relations.
<li>To bring awareness of and support for The National Tuberous Sclerosis Association's mission and message.
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<center><strong>Circumnavigate the World</strong></center>
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Trans-Oceanic is a non-profit organization and is solely funded through private, public and corporate donations as allowed by the law and Internal Revenue Code 501 (C) 3.
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The on-going costs to support the expedition have been quite extensive ranging from vessel construction, phone bills and insurance to travel expenses, mailings and satellite transmission fees, just to name a few. Through these tax deductible contributions, we are able to continue the voyage bringing our educational mission and inspirational message to the world.
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<b>If you are interested in helping support our project, you can send a tax deductible donation (checks payable to: Trans-Oceanic) to our office:</b>
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The Trans-Oceanic Rowing Expedition<br>
6131 Via Escondido<br>
Malibu, California 90265<br>
(310) 589-1927<br>
<b>E-mail:</b><a href="mailto:transrow@aol.com">transrow@aol.com</a><br>
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<b>Your contribution will receive the following:</b>
<ul><li>Your choice of name (personal, business, dog's name) printed on the vessel throughout the circumnavigation:
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<li>$25-$100...........Printed on a list and displayed in the cockpit
<li>$100 plus......... Printed on the side of the vessel (size dependent on contribution)
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<li>Your name included on the mailing list to receive our periodic newsletter.
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<h3>CONTACTING GOALS</h3>
John Oman, President of GOALS<br>
e-mail j o m a n @ g o a l s . c o m
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