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For the Oceans Raises $75,000 For Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
10.23.09 | Calgary, AB | This month DIRTT Environmental Solutions, their Distribution Partner, Element Integrated Workplace Solutions and Calgary corporate real estate giant CresaPartners sponsored the biggest fundraiser ever held for the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
Earth RaceLandlocked ocean lovers came by the hundreds to show their support for the Sea Shepherd crew. Calgary showed how much they care about the survival of whales and sharks by donating over $75,000 to the only group in the world taking the laws that protect the creatures of the seas seriously.The cold October night was heated up with live music by the renowned Chicago Blues group The Matthew Skoller Band www.matthewskoller.com.
Of course the highlight of the evening was hearing the tales from the stars of Animal Planet's Whale Wars, the most highly rated show ever on the network, and Sharkwater, the award-winning documentary that is changing the way the world feels about sharks.
Captain Watson unveiled a new non-violent weapon the crew will be using to thwart the harpoon ships in December. Looking as much like something Batman would pilot, the Earthrace vessel is the fastest powerboat to circumnavigate the globe. Now it will be used to get close to the speedy harpoon whaling ships. "It is like a stealth boat," said skipper Pete Bethune, who skippered Earthrace around the world. The black carbon paint makes it virtually invisible to radar systems on other ships.
The boat has also been fitted with broadband radar, which cannot be detected by other vessels. An anonymous longtime donor of the Sea Shepherd bought the Earthrace.
For that he will have a seat for the show when it joins the ship, Steve Irwin, on a three-month mission to protest against the Japanese whaling program. "It can dive to a depth of five meters," said Paul Watson. "These are definitely different tactics. I can't give out details. But we will stir things up down there."
The For the Oceans audience in Calgary was the first ever to be treated to a live interaction with the crewmembers on the other side of the world through the magic of Skype. Sea Shepherd CEO Steve Roest posed audience questions live to the crew on deck of the Steve Irwin ship anchored in Sydney Harbour, Australia. They answered questions about everything from their personal missions to end whaling forever to the deep respect they have for their on-ship cook as pleasure boats sailed by in the background looking at the famous ship. Captain Paul Watson and members of the Sea Shepherd crew signed books, hats and t-shirts all night while the battles at the silent auction tables raged.
Last year's inaugural event was The Sea Shepherd's biggest corporate fundraiser ever. This year doubled what was raised in 2008. DIRTT, CresaPartners and Element want to thank all the volunteers, other sponsors, donors and attendees who helped make this event a success and helped this group do their best to put an end to whaling and shark finning. www.fortheoceans.ca
Earth RaceOf course the highlight of the evening was hearing the tales from the stars of Animal Planet's Whale Wars, the most highly rated show ever on the network, and Sharkwater, the award-winning documentary that is changing the way the world feels about sharks.
Captain Watson unveiled a new non-violent weapon the crew will be using to thwart the harpoon ships in December. Looking as much like something Batman would pilot, the Earthrace vessel is the fastest powerboat to circumnavigate the globe. Now it will be used to get close to the speedy harpoon whaling ships. "It is like a stealth boat," said skipper Pete Bethune, who skippered Earthrace around the world. The black carbon paint makes it virtually invisible to radar systems on other ships.
The boat has also been fitted with broadband radar, which cannot be detected by other vessels. An anonymous longtime donor of the Sea Shepherd bought the Earthrace.
For that he will have a seat for the show when it joins the ship, Steve Irwin, on a three-month mission to protest against the Japanese whaling program. "It can dive to a depth of five meters," said Paul Watson. "These are definitely different tactics. I can't give out details. But we will stir things up down there."
The For the Oceans audience in Calgary was the first ever to be treated to a live interaction with the crewmembers on the other side of the world through the magic of Skype. Sea Shepherd CEO Steve Roest posed audience questions live to the crew on deck of the Steve Irwin ship anchored in Sydney Harbour, Australia. They answered questions about everything from their personal missions to end whaling forever to the deep respect they have for their on-ship cook as pleasure boats sailed by in the background looking at the famous ship. Captain Paul Watson and members of the Sea Shepherd crew signed books, hats and t-shirts all night while the battles at the silent auction tables raged.
Last year's inaugural event was The Sea Shepherd's biggest corporate fundraiser ever. This year doubled what was raised in 2008. DIRTT, CresaPartners and Element want to thank all the volunteers, other sponsors, donors and attendees who helped make this event a success and helped this group do their best to put an end to whaling and shark finning. www.fortheoceans.ca
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