Tony Bullimore
Blue Ocean Wireless Solo Round the World Challenge

Dateline: Hobart Tasmania 13th February 2007
As Tony Bullimore waits impatiently for the right winds to send him on his way from Tasmania towards Cape Horn on the first stage of his solo round the world record challenge aboard the 130ft (31m) catamaran, Doha 2006, his attention has turned to what to eat during the voyage.

Down in the cold climes of the Southern Ocean, Tony needs to consume 4,-5,000 calories a day, and around 3,000 calories in the temperate climates when less activity is required. His staple diet is made up from a selection of freeze dried packs supplied by Back Country Foods based at Invercargill, New Zealand, but he also plans to take some special ingredients to make up his favourite hot curries.

As Tony says, ' A belting hot curry on a really cold Southern Ocean night can really do the trick.  Obviously, I have to watch what weight l put on board the boat, but chocolate and other sweets can provide a good energy boost and will help to satisfy my 'sweet tooth'.

Have you a favourite recipe that will add extra zest to the standard freeze-dried stores onboard? (see list below) Here’s your chance to win  a bottle of the fine Champagne, Send in your recipe for a tasty meal that Tony can easily make up and enjoy during the record attempt.  The 10 best recipes chosen by Tony will be posted on www.teambullimore.com  and each winner will be presented with a bottle of champagne.

Remember though that the cooking facilities onboard Doha 2006, are limited to a single burner stove, so everything has to be cooked in a saucepan or pressure cooker.

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Team Bullimore Challenge Club.  Support floods in.    Have your name carried around the world on Doha 2006.
Support is flooding in from friends and supporters keen to play an active role in supporting Tony Bullimore’s record attempt.
Those who have already signed up, now have their name hand-written on Doha 2006 and a campaign tee-shirt and autographed photo of Tony and his catamaran are now in the post.,

Supporters who sign up to the Team Bullimore Challenge Club will have access to onboard pictures and video, their name emblazoned on the boat, and the chance to win a sailing trip with Tony after the record.  Simply visit www.teambullimore.com to sign up and support Tony’s challenge.

Back Country Foods – Basic freeze-dried fare that Tony will be taking onboard Doha 2006:
   Beef & Pasta Hotpot
   Classic Beef Curry
   Beef Teriyaki
   Sweet & Sour Lamb
   Roast Lamb & Vegetables
   Lamb Fettuccine
   Honey Soy Chicken
   Mexican Chicken
   Chicken Tika Masala                     
   Roast Chicken
   Thai Chicken Curry
   Fish Pie
   Nasi Goring
   Babotjie
   Apple Crumble
   Fruit Salad trifle
   Beef Mince
   Mixed Vegetables