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Lee to attend 21st International Sponsorship Conference in Chicago.

Lee is to attend the 21st International Sponsorship Conference in Chicago from the 14th March to the 17th March the event will be attended by over 200 corporations from all over the globe. Almost 1200 delegates will be attending. The conference will be jam packed with lectures from key opion leaders in the field of sponsorship looking at how sponsorship hunters and sponsors look at sponsorship. "Most sponsorship hunters feel that sponsorship is free money, the aim of this conference is to forget what you know about sponsorship and look at the new generation of sponsorship and partnerships."

20/11/03
SPONSOR SOUGHT TO FUND PROMO DVD OFFERING GOOD RETURN ON INVESTMENT!

Challenge Sailing Team have been offered the chance to have a promotional DVD professionally made for them at a much reduced cost of £2000, and are currently looking for a sponsor for this. Challenge Sailing Team is able to offer the sponsor advertising rights on the DVD. It will contain footage from previous races, as well as training on a boat we hope to charter initially. If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming involved in the project then please contact us. info@challengesailingteam.co.uk

13/11/03
Alex and Lee to compete in the Round Britain and Ireland Non Stop Challenge in May 2004.

4/10/03

15/8/03
Chernikeef 3 came in 4th overall after a frustrating and mentally demanding week. Overall very please with the result. The Team has moved on - Lee aims to become involved with the Little Britain Cup. Many good discussions with potential sponsors.

6/8/03
Chernikeeff 3 wins for the first time after an excellent tactical race.
Full race results can be see at www.cowesweek2.co.uk

5/8/03
Lee is sailing onboard CHERNIKEEFF 3 - Class 2 IRC skippered by Nick Harrison. At the end of day 4, Chernikeeff 3 was lying in 4th place, only 1 point behind CENTURION / RAY MARINE and only 3 points to second placed HOLMATRO. Lee said 'there is a great potential for a podium finish'.

31/7/03
Today Lee Gallacher, from Argosy Close in Warsash, Southampton, was selected to race on board Chernikeeff 3, the Synergia 40 that he raced on board during the Admirals Cup.

Sailing again under the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club banner, is a team half of whom will have disabilities, providing the opportunity to compete on equal terms with the best sailors in the world during Cowes Week.

In a competitive fleet, the CCYC Sailability teams of Chernikeeff 1 and Chernikeeff 3 held good positions during the Admirals Cup. Crews showed determination and skill and are keen to improve. "The disabled sailors have all reached a high level and none of them have ever sailed at this level before." Stated Andy Green, skipper of Chernikeeff 3, during the Admirals Cup.

Lee commented on his recent return to high level racing, and training with such a high calibre of yachtsman, "It was a fantastic opportunity for me to race with people that I have looked up to for so long, I learnt a lot in the past weeks from Andy and the crew, especially Johnny Morduant. Johnny was tough on me and the team at times but it was what kept us going. I respect him a lot. The teams, even though so many are high level Olympic medallists and Americas Cup Veterans were all forthcoming with tips and really helpful in integrating me into their team. I must admit I found it harder than it used to be before A.S. started taking a grip. I am finding it painful as well as tiring."

Straight after Cowes Week Lee will be off on the Fastnet onboard Supernatural to beat the time that it took them 2 years ago. He is determined to use as much time on the water to train for his own campaign Challenge Sailing Team, which challenges disabilities and the stigma around them. Straight after The Fastnet he is off to Belgium where he is to be wed to his Fiancée, Anja Dhanis and then for a much needed rest and Honeymoon. Upon his return then it is back into the office to secure his title sponsor. Eric Robinson Solicitors in Southampton are among the first to join in his campaign by supporting him for the next 5 years. "Eric Robinson are pleased to be involved in this exciting venture, especially in light of the difficulties Lee Gallacher has had to and continues to battle with. We wish him every success." Stated Iain Thom and Charlotte Poole of Eric Robinson Solicitors.

CST also aims to put together a team of disabled people to race in a series of races next year and is looking for potential team mates to race with him next year. Anyone interested can contact him via the web site.

Lee suffers from Ankylosing Spondylitis; In short AS is a painful, progressive, rheumatic disease. It mainly affects the spine but it also affects other joints, tendons and ligaments. Other areas such, as the eyes, lungs, bowel and the heart are also involved. AS restricts his mobility in daily life and will restrict his movement on the boat, although he will be working on the bow of the boat, the most physical position, he is looking forward to it.

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Note to Editors
Scandia Life Cowes Week takes place in Cowes from the 2nd - 9th August 2003.

For further information, or editorial and copyright free photography, please contact:

Lee Gallacher
Challenge Sailing Team
Tel: +44 1489 886642
Mob: +44 7748 115051
Email: lee@leegallacher.com