On February 25, 2005,

Bruce Schwab became the first American

to officially finish

The Vendee Globe:

…Solo…Nonstop…Around the World

The Story

Continues…

OceanPlanet IIThe next chapter…

• Media impact of the Vendee Globe is greater than ever before: The 2004/2005 race success has sparked a frenetic rush by sponsors to participate in the next Vendée - - As many as 11 brand new boats are underway or planned for 2008/2009.

• The return of Bruce Schwab with OceanPlanet II is highly anticipated in Europe and the U.S.

America in the Vendee Globe:

OceanPlanet and Ocean Planet II: 2004 -- 2008

• Bruce and OceanPlanet generated history-making grassroots support in the 2004/2005 Race.

• Media value of the Vendée proven, bringing in greater Sponsor participation than ever. Prime opportunity for U.S. entry.

• Bruce now established as America’s top Solo Sailor.

• It is now time to build an American program for winning the Vendée Globe and IMOCA races.

• Goal: Put America, our Sponsors and VIP partners at the forefront of international ocean racing - A winning Vendée Globe racing program.

• Actively seeking Sponsor and VIP participation to come aboard OceanPlanet II, an all new, technologically advanced and highly competitive Open 60.

Bruce Schwab

and OceanPlanet II

Join Bruce Schwab and OceanPlanet II

OceanPlanet II

Sponsor, Media and VIP opportunities:

Beth Perrybeth.perry@bruceschwab.com

The OceanPlanet Foundation:Ph/Fx: 207-772-SAIL (7245)

info@oceanplanet.org