GOLD OF LITHUANIA 2010Project Presentation

MISSION: BUILDING THE BRIDGES AMONG CITIES, STATES, BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE

• Gold of Lithuania is the international project organised on the initiative of Junior Chamber International - (JCI) Vilnius, global organisation of young leaders, and Vilnius City Council. The aim of the project is to sail around the Mediterranean Sea by charter yachts.

• Vision: Lithuania as an enterprising marine state

• Objectives:– to promote yachting and Lithuania as a marine state– to promote "business pilgrimage" concept– to educate patriotism and love for one's own land

HISTORICAL RECONSTRUCTION

"I propose to take 1583-1584 route of M.K.Radvila Našlaitėlis’ (the Orphan) (he was best known for ordering the first accurate map of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (GDL) in 1613) journey to the Holy Land.

This historical figure is important in a deeper perspective, too. In 1586, right upon returning from this journey, he funded early baroque Jesuit Church of Nesvyžius built imitating Il Gesù of Rome consecrated in 1583.

This fact testifies that the cultural phenomena of Western Europe reached Lithuania and the GDL without delay. Thus, the fact may be deeply conceptualised envisaging in it Lithuania’s becoming a genuinely integral part of Europe as early as in the 16th c."

Prof. Dr. A. Bumblauskas

CHALLENGE: TO REPEAT THE LEGENDARY JOURNEY

• Idea: BUSINESS PILGRIMAGE: to continue the tradition of sea trade scouts, young business leaders travel to the Mediterranean Sea ports in quest of new trade relations and for their further development.

• OBJECTIVE: to sign Memoranda of Understanding, concerning the development of commercial relations, with the officers of city councils, commercial attachés and Chambers of Commerce of the destination cities.

• THIS PROMOTES diplomatic, cultural and trade relations as well as Lithuanian exports, tourism and country image.

THE MESSAGE WE BRING TO FOREIGN PORTS

• In 2009, LITHUANIA celebrated its millennium. In 2010, it commemorates the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Grunwald and the 20th anniversary of its Independence Restoration.

• LITHUANIA develops innovation-based economy and by way of BUSINESS PILGRIMAGE attracts investment, and restores or enhances economic partnerships with the Mediterranean states.

• LITHUANIAN CAPITAL VILNIUS is a modern city open for tourism, culture and business.

PARTNERS AND PROMOTION SPONSORS

Partners Promotion sponsors

VILNIUS CITY COUNCILACADEMY OF HISTORICAL MEMORYJCI – Junior Chamber International 15 MIN dailyLITHUANIAN NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR UNESCOMINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

DELFI portalJUŠKUS GALLERY LRT/LTVUAB DITISLITHUANIAN INSTITUTE BALSAS.LTDIRECTORATE FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF THE MILLENNIUM OF LITHUANIA

TIESA.COMLITUANIAN DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Journey 2010

DATES - DURATION - STAGES

Gold of Lithuania Yacht departs: 3 July 2010

Stage I - 3 July 2010 - 10 July 2010 - 7 days

Stage II - 10 July 2010 - 17 July 2010 - 7 days

Stage III - 17 July 2010 - 24 July 2010 - 7 days

Stage IV - 24 July 2010 - 31 July 2010 - 7 days

The duration of Gold of Lithuania's journey 2010 is expected to be 30 days.

1,500 nautical miles on the eastern side of the Mediterranean

5 COUNTRIES WHOSE WATERS WE WILL ENTER

1. GREECE2. TURKEY3. CYPRUS4. ISRAEL5. EGYPT

17 CITIES WHERE WE WILL RAISE LITHUANIAN FLAG

1. RHODES/CITY OF RHODES (Greece)2. BODRUM (Turkey) 3. MARMARIS (Turkey)4. FETHIYE (Turkey)5. KAS (Turkey)6. SETUR FINIKE (Turkey)7. ANTALYA (Turkey)8. ALANYA (Turkey)9. KYRENA (Cyprus)10. PAPHOS (Cyprus)11. LIMASSOL (Cyprus)12. LARNACA (Cyprus)13. HAIFA (Israel)14. TEL-AVIV (Israel)15. ASHKELON (Israel)16. PORT SAID (Egypt)17. ALEXANDRIA (Egypt)

Yacht “GOLD OF LITHUANIA” sailing schedule

  City portYacht GOLD OF LITHUANIA

schedule1 Rhode city (Rhode) 10.07.04 2 Marmaris (Turkey) 10.07.053 Fethiye (Turkey) 10.07.054 KAS (Turkey) 10.07.065 Kale (Turkija) 10.07.076 Finike (Turkey) 10.07.087 Antalya (Turkey) 10.07.09-108 Alanya (Turkey) 10.07.119 Gemya (North Cyprus) 10.07.1210 Paphos (Cyprus) 10.07.1311 Limassol (Cyprus) 10.07.1512 Larnaca 10.07.1613 Limassol 10.07.1714 Haifa (Israel) 10.07.19-2015 Tel-Aviv (Israel) 10.07.2116 Ashkelon (Israel) 10.07.2217 Tel-Aviv (Israel) 10.07.2318 Ashkelon 10.07.2419 Fouad 10.07.2620 Alexandria 10.07.27-2821 Bodrum 10.07.31

FIRST "VELVET" STAGE (~300 NMI)

Sailing by velvety Mediterranean along sultanic Turkey. Taurus Mountains of incredible beauty, calm bays and jolly parties in hospitable ports. Excellent service, delicious food and fantastic chill-out. Less yachting, more interaction. Benefit: no seasickness whatsoever. Is anyone willing to sunbathe on the deck? Recommended for girls and young couples.

1. STAGE DATES:3-10 July 2010

SECOND "SILK" STAGE (~260 NMI)

Sailing from the Muslim Turkey to Byzantine Island of Cyprus. Third island in the Mediterranean in terms of size but none the less impressive and charming. Silk yachting downwind towards the island and millennia of history... Average level of yachting, more than enough interaction. Benefit: crazy parties that can only be arranged by island inhabitants. Those interested in the grandeur and beauty of the Ottoman Empire will be fascinated.

STAGE II DATES:10-17 July 2010

THIRD "LEATHER" STAGE (~194 NMI)

Sailing from Cyprus further from Syrian coast to Haifa and Tel-Aviv. Cautious stage, shorter than the rest, therefore, it is a genuine pilgrimage. To see Israel white as a lamb's skin, to get to know the most ancient roots of Christian culture is a challenge worth of you. To sail from the island to the continent is interesting for both the beginners and the advanced seafarers. Furthermore, a tour to the Holy Jerusalem is also intended (bus tour). Recommended for open-minded people and adventure-seekers.

STAGE III DATES:17-24 July 2010

FOURTH "LINEN" STAGE (~638 NMI)

Sailing from Israel along Gaza Sector and African coast to Egypt. And then what? Straight to the Rhodes. Those longing for challenges. Those unafraid of dangers and harsh but durable linen clothing. For sailing day and night. For those dreaming of sailing into Alexandria by sea. Lots of yachting and endless chats of the crew: after all there cannot be anything better than fascinating stories in a night yacht under the starry skies.  

STAGE IV DATES:24-31 July 2010

YACHT WE WILL SAILBAVARIA 50 – 2007

What is in store for “Gold of Lithuania”?

SUN, WIND AND WAVES

MEETINGS WITH OFFICIAL FIGURES

FOCUS OF LITHUANIAN AND FOREIGN PRESS

WELLNESS FOR BODY AND SOUL

GOLD OF LITHUANIA 2010 CREW IS NOW BEING RECRUITED

1. DARIUS VINKEVIČIUS, Captain2. DONATAS JUŠKUS, Navigator3. RIČARDAS SABLOVSKIS, Senior Consultant4. TOMAS STANIULIS, Journey Writer5. ... also:

Young leaders, businesspeople and artists, exporters and innovators, diplomats and scouts, members of sponsors and partners, photographers and documentary makers, officials, journalists and perhaps You, too?

PROJECT RESULTS

I. The journey will be filmed and documented, interviews with yacht crew and foreign guests will be conducted.

2. All experiences and highlights of the journey will be photographed and collected into a representative cycle of Lithuania.

3. Creative essays on the travel written during the journey will be included into the material of this historical journey.

The aim of the journey will be embodied in the unique representative material on Lithuania in Europe:

1. Collection of creative essays2. Photography album3. Documentary on DVD

ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPONSORS

• FLAG and LOGO on the yacht and/or crew clothing

• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and mention in all related representational material and information provided to Lithuanian and foreign press

• BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY presentation in meetings with foreign partners

• EXCEPTIONAL trade mark photo sessions during the journey and picture delivery for your marketing uses

• SHARED events, shared PR and promotional campaigns.

PROJECT MISSION:

BUILDING THE BRIDGES AMONG CITIES, STATES, BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE

JOURNEY ORGANISED BY VšĮ GOLD OF LITHUANIA

GOL PROJECT DIRECTOR:

DONATAS JUŠKUS Tel. +370 600 39999

e-mail: donatas@ditiscapital.com

www.goldoflithuania.com

NOTE: GOLD OF LITHUANIA IS A REGISTERED AND PATENTED TRADE MARK AND HENCE PROTECTED UNDER THE TRADE MARK LAW.