What if?
Scott Shawyer walked away from everything the world said should be enough to take on the toughest solo race on the planet, the Vendée Globe. As he campaigns towards his ultimate test, he invites others to ask themselves: what if you gave yourself permission to find out what you’re capable of?
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Be Water Postive
Canada Ocean Racing has built a world-class offshore sailing campaign that uses the global platform of ocean racing to drive awareness, understanding and action around water scarcity through its Be Water Positive initiative, developed with founding partner H2O Innovation to spotlight water challenges, champion solutions and inspire collective action.
The Opportunity
Canada Ocean Racing offers partners a rare combination: the global visibility and technical performance of world-class sport, combined with the authenticity and emotional connection of human endeavour.
The campaign is built around Scott Shawyer’s attempt to compete in the Vendée Globe, arguably the toughest sporting challenge on earth, and the universal question behind it: what if we give ourself the permission to find out what we’re capable of?
Our platform is rare and exceptional, giving brands the opportunity for storytelling, leadership, customer engagement, team inspiration and premium content tied to a challenge people follow.
Whether your strategic goals are growth, innovation, recruitment, culture, visibility or global brand positioning, Canada Ocean Racing offers a distinctive platform to help take your business to the next level.
Scott Shawyer
At 53 years old, Scott is redefining what it means to chase ambitious goals, proving that the pursuit of greatness requires a leap into the unknown. His journey is a bold testament to perseverance, self-belief, and the courage to challenge conventional boundaries. Through his campaign, Scott offers a rare and transparent view into the emotional and physical realities of solo offshore racing, sharing an authentic personal story that resonates far beyond sport. His determination, energy, and unwavering sense of purpose make him not only a compelling figure in offshore racing, but a credible advocate for responsible leadership in high-performance environments. With a message rooted in progress and accountability, Scott represents a powerful ambassador for brands willing to lead. By aligning with his campaign, your company does more than gain visibility, it steps confidently into a position of leadership within its industry and around the globe.
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Our Boat
EMIRA IV is an IMOCA 60 foiling racing sailboat.
Our boat has several identities:
- Canada Ocean Racing
- Be Water Positive
- EMIRA IV, as registered in maritime archives
IMOCA Class yachts are high-performance sailboats designed for solo or team competitions on long-distance ocean races and round-the-world races.
They are the fastest and most technologically advanced ocean racing mono-hull yachts in the world.
These sailboats stand out for their advanced design, cutting-edge technology and capabilities to face extreme ocean conditions.