Aberdeen sets sail with a new offshore asset
ABERDEEN Asset Management has taken its understanding of offshore investments to a whole new level.
Earlier this week, Charlie Martell embarked on a boat journey of epic proportions, and Aberdeen helped put the wind in his sails. Only metaphorically, you understand, because Charlie set off across the Pacific Ocean with not much more than a rowing boat, a Twitter account and some freeze dried meals to keep him company.
Former soldier Charlie, who served in the British army in Bosnia and Northern Ireland, hopped aboard in Choshi, Japan on Sunday morning to row solo and unsupported across 4,500 miles of Pacific waters to San Francisco in a bid to set three world records and raise a chunk for charity.
But while the intrepid adventurer hopes to make it to the Golden Gate Bridge without naval assistance, he’s received a boatload of support from Aberdeen Asset Management.
The fund manager has contributed a healthy sum to Charlie’s venture – mostly towards vital communications equipment, such as satellite phones and a broadband network, and a weather forecasting service.
Aberdeen is also closely involved with one of Charlie’s chosen charities, Toe in the Water, which helps injured servicemen and women move beyond their disabilities through competitive ocean sailing. Only six days into his four month journey, Charlie has already raised £10,000 – a fifth of his target – which will be split between Toe in the Water and Give Them a Sporting Chance, a charity which gives those with disabilities the chance to make their sporting dreams come true. Charlie won’t get much conversation while on his solo voyage – rowboats have a tendency to be rather wooden – but Aberdeen will be keeping a close eye on his progress and will be chatting to Charlie via video link in August, during Cowes Week, which the group sponsors.
The Capitalist wouldn’t want to be in Charlie’s position – we like to talk far too much – but we’re sure he’ll have a whale of a time.
Details of how to donate at: www.pacific2012.com.