Copper Boat – Optimism

Sponsor Copper Boat – Optimism for £10 per kilometre as we row into a better future for Zambia.

Village Water

Sponsor the Copper Boat

RZSC and the charity rowing expeditions began in Zambia. With it’s famous and valuable Copper Belt, it’s wonderful warm friendly people and the feeling of positivity gives us optimism.

Village Water

Why Sponsor?

Supporting us in our goal for clean water and our charity partner Village Water helps us make this expedition possible, helps us raise funds for Village Water and helps us change lives in Zambia and Mozambique.

Exclusive Experience

Your sponsorship includes an exclusive, money-can’t-buy experience at one of the most prestigious rowing events in the world:

The RowZambezi Ambassador’s Event at Henley Royal Regatta

Date: Wednesday, 3rd July
‍Time: Meet at 11:00 AM
‍Location: Leander Club, Henley-on-Thames

Event Highlights:

Lunch and Tea at Leander Club: Your sponsorship includes an exclusive, money-can’t-buy experience at one of the most prestigious rowing events in the world.

Tickets to Stewards’ Enclosure: Gain exclusive access to the Stewards’ Enclosure, where you will have the best view of the thrilling races.

Briefing by an Olympian: Receive an insightful briefing on rowing and the Henley Regatta from an Olympian who has won at the event.

Meet the Ambassadors: Network with the Ambassadors of Mozambique and Zambia, both remarkable women leading their countries. These ambassadors will be accompanying us as we row through the Zambezi River in July.

Stewards’ Enclosure Dress Code: Please note that the Stewards’ Enclosure at Henley Royal Regatta has a specific dress code that must be adhered to. Full details will be provided upon confirmation of your sponsorship.

Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a significant event that not only supports a charitable cause but also provides unparalleled networking opportunities. By sponsoring ‘The Ambassador Boat,’ you will play a crucial role in our mission to promote rowing and foster international collaboration.

Sponsor ‘The Ambassador Boat’ Today for £5,000 and Be Part of an Unforgettable Experience.

Village Water

Sponsor the ‘Mary Livingstone’ Green Boat

Mary Livingstone was an awe inspiring woman, embodying the spirit of exploration, family and bravery – which is at the heart of everything we do on our own expedition and you can support us by sponsoring our green boat which we have named in her honour.

Village Water

Why Sponsor?

We would like to invite you to join us in our campaign to make this “Mary’s turn”. In Chapunga we will be building a well for a local community. As this is such a remote area and difficult terrain the well will cost at least £10,000. Please join us on this journey as I’ll be sharing moments from Mary’s life that have made such an impact on me.

Why Mary Livingstone?

We’re off on our fourth and final rowing expedition down the Zambezi River next month. We have almost been shadowing the life and footsteps of the famous explorer Dr David Livingstone!
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As we approach the Indian Ocean we’ll be passing through Chupunga where his wife Mary died and is buried. I wondered what Mary was like and decided to read up about her. It seems that history has not been particularly kind or interested in her. She’s been characterised by passivity, living in her husband’s shadow and beset by bouts of depression and poor health. She seemed little more than a melancholy footnote to her husband’s story.

As I read more about her, I went from mild interest to a sense of awe at the life of this extraordinary person. Here was a woman born and brought up under African skies, deeply loved and in love with her husband David. She joined him on expeditions through the Kalahari and down the Zambezi, suffering all of the physical hardships of those endeavours. And who raised 5 children, alone and poor, and in a damp, cold and unfamiliar Britain whilst her husband was far away and out of all contact.

She seemed to me to embody that spirit of exploration, family and bravery that we want to be at the heart of everything that we do on our own expedition, RowZambique. So, in honour of this extraordinary woman, we’ve named one of our three boats after her, the green boat, the boat we all love so much. And when we get to Chupunga we’ll be holding a service in her memory, planting a mango tree and building a well for the local community there.

Louise CookRowZambezi veteran and Village Water Trustee

Sponsor the ‘Mary Livingstone’ today – every km sponsored makes an impact.

Why donate to our cause?

A never before attempted rowing expedition of the Zambezi and Lake Cahora Bassa through Mozambique to the Zambian border to raise awareness and funds for clean water

Clean Water is critical

Clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene practices help nations thrive. Clean water means good health, more chance to work and greater access to education.

Real Impacts on life

- 1.6M lives improved
- 90% decrease in girls school absenteeism
- 92% drop in diarrhoea
- 77% decrease in eye infections
- 97% pumps still working

Self supported

We are an independent expedition with a carefully selected group of rowers and support crew focussed on creating the safest possible environment for our expeditions, with careful planning, risk mitigation strategies and seeking out local partners to support us.

We leave nothing but our footprints

We take care over the land that are privileged to camp on, the water we row on and the countries we visit. We want our impact to be lasting and positive.

Copper Boat – Optimism

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Village Water

Sponsor the Copper Boat

Village Water

Why Sponsor?

Exclusive Experience

The RowZambezi Ambassador’s Event at Henley Royal Regatta

Event Highlights:

Join Us

Why Mary Livingstone?

Why donate to our cause?

Clean Water is critical

Real Impacts on life

Self supported

We leave nothing but our footprints