1. EXERCISE TRANSGLOBE 15 / 16 Lt Col MK Cannon (Frank) MBE RWELSH Army Project Officer Exercise TRANSGLOBE

2. AIM To sail 2 Challenge 72 Yachts around the world as a means of developing the personal qualities required to ensure success in military operations. INTENT A demanding trans-ocean sailing expedition that will challenge participants, raise the profile of Services Offshore Sailing whilst providing opportunities for sponsor organisations. Exercise TRANSGLOBE 2015-16

3. Exercise Concept Build on the successes of TRANSGLOBE 09-10 2 x JSASTC yachts circumnavigating the globe enabling up to 394 Servicemen and women (197 Army) to experience ocean and offshore sailing in large yachts. 35,000nm approx over 14 months. 11,956 Man Training Days of AT Participation. 13 Legs – each 2 to 8 weeks duration. Participate in Rolex SYDNEY - HOBART Acclimatisation before and R&R after Legs. More than just a ‘sail’ from A to B.

4. ROUTE – 2015/16 1. Lanzarotte 2. Rio de Janeiro 3. Cape Town 4. Perth 7. Auckland 6. Wellington 5. Sydney 5a. Hobart 9. Grenada 8. Montevideo 10. Miami 11. New York 12. Halifax 13. Gosport Distance 35,060nm. Overall duration 56 weeks based on 6kt SOA

5. Where are they now? YellowBrick tracker: http://yb.tl/extransglobe15-16. http://yb.tl/extransglobe15-16

6. Challenger 72

7. PARTICIPATION All ranks (Serving or Reserves, Cadet Forces over the age of 18) All levels of experience (complete novice to Ocean Yachtmaster) 15 Crew Skipper (Yachtmaster Ocean) 2 x Mates (Yachtmaster / Coastal Skipper) 3 x Watch Leaders (Day Skipper to Yachtmaster) 9 x Crew (Competent Crew or Complete Novice)

8. Training

9. Shopping!

10. Feeding

11. Departure! 25 Jul 2015 – Leg 1 (1823nm)

12. Crossing the Equator – Leg 2 (4018nm)

13. Rio to Cape Town - Leg 3 (3285nm)

14. Cape Town to Perth - Leg 4 (5000nm)

15. Perth to Sydney / Sydney – Hobart Race Leg 5 / 5a (2300nm) Sailed under the ‘burgee’ of respective Service Sailing Associations. Service Sailing Association sponsor this Leg/

16. New Zealand – Leg 6 and 7 (2000nm)

17. Leg 8 (6100nm) – Underway!

18. Post Leg Activity

19. Repairs

20. Life Changing Experience!

21. QUESTIONS? Contact Details: Lt Col MK Cannon (Frank) MBE RWELSH Army Ex TG Project Officer. Tel: 94393 6983 / 01264 886983. e-mail: malcolm.cannon244@mod.ukmalcolm.cannon244@mod.uk