Come aboard as a partner
Connect your brand to a real ocean expedition. From the Dutch coast via the Canary Islands to the Caribbean — over 4,500 nautical miles of teamwork, perseverance and adventure.
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A story people want to follow
Ocean Challenge 2027 is not an advertisement but an expedition. Partners become part of a story that lives for months — on the water, online and in the ports along the way.
Visibility with substance
Your brand travels along the Atlantic coast, the Canary Islands and the Caribbean. Not a banner that gets clicked away, but a logo on a ship crossing an ocean.
Values that fit
Teamwork, safety, craftsmanship and perseverance. Exactly the qualities many organisations want to stand for — here they are literally put into practice.
Content from the ocean
With Starlink on board we share photos, videos and stories along the way. Partners receive imagery they may use on their own channels.
An experience for your team
Bring your employees or clients aboard the Mariflex Challenge for a day of sailing. A team outing people will not soon forget.
Social commitment
Sponsorship makes the expedition safer and more accessible for the crew: investments in safety equipment, training and maintenance of the ship.
A network on board
You become part of a community of crew members, sailors and partners around Demarage Sailing Centre, with events at departure and arrival.
Where your brand is seen
From preparation to arrival in the Caribbean, there are moments when the expedition draws extra attention.
Autumn 2026 – spring 2027
Preparation
Training, trial sails and building the crew — shared via website, newsletter and social media.
May 2027
Departure from the Netherlands
The send-off: an event with crew, family, partners and press.
Summer 2027
Atlantic coast
Port visits in France, Spain and Portugal, with the ship as a floating calling card.
Autumn 2027
Canary Islands
The gathering point for ocean sailors from around the world, just before the big crossing.
December 2027
The crossing
About 2,700 nautical miles, 18–25 days on the open ocean. The highlight of the story.
2028
Caribbean
Arrival, island hopping and the closing story — including a look back for partners.
Set your course
Four packages as a starting point. Prefer something else? Every package can be tailored to your goals.
Supporter
For those who have a soft spot for the adventure.
- Name on the partner page of the website
- Thank-you mention in the newsletter
- Invitation to the departure event in May 2027
- Personal certificate of the expedition
Leg partner
Connect your name to one leg of the voyage.
- Everything in Supporter
- Logo on the partner page with a link to your website
- Your name linked to a leg in the reports
- Mention in social media posts for that leg
- Photo selection of “your” leg for your own use
- Day sail for 2 people on the Mariflex Challenge
Ocean partner
Visible from departure to arrival.
- Everything in Leg partner
- Logo on the ship (rail banner) in every port
- Logo on the crew clothing
- Team day on board for up to 10 people
- Content package with photos and video for your own channels
- Live video call from the ocean with your team
- Mention in press releases
Main partner
The face of Ocean Challenge 2027.
- Everything in Ocean partner
- Exclusivity within your industry
- Largest logo on ship, sail and clothing
- Name mentioned in all communication about the expedition
- A berth on board during a European leg
- Talk or presentation by the crew afterwards
- VIP reception at the departure and arrival events
Other ways to sponsor
In-kind sponsorship
Safety equipment, sails, electronics, provisions, clothing or technical services: in-kind contributions are just as valuable. We match the benefits to the value.
Tailor-made
Your own event on board, an internal campaign around the crossing or a combination of packages? We are happy to think along about a partnership that fits your organisation.
Ocean Challenge 2027 is in the concept phase. Packages and benefits are agreed in a personal conversation and confirmed in writing.
Ready to come aboard?
Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation. We are happy to tell you more about the expedition and the opportunities for your organisation.
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