Alastair Galpin
took to world record-breaking in 2004 after being inspired by a record-setting rally driver in Kenya. What began as a hobby soon escalated into an active publicity pursuit. Today, from his base in Auckland, New Zealand, he promotes the work of social and environmental causes. For these purposes, the most fitting game plans are chosen; then world titles are attempted and frequently created.
Sustaining sponsor
If you would like regular exposure from Alastair's activities, become his Sustaining Sponsor:
- A range of attempts annually
- Your brand in multiple media
- Distribute your own media releases
- Receive product endorsements
How To Be A Successful Record-Breaker
Your Opinion?
There seem to be plenty of folk who really want to know this, because I keep getting asked. I could write a compact step-by-step booklet with plenty of visuals, that would include:
- Secrets which took me to #2 worldwide during the previous decade
- Brainstorming, finding the right team, and gathering media interest
- Tips to get active support from people who wouldn't otherwise get involved
- Fast clever ways to analyse the benefits associated with potential records
- Optimal balances between fun and commitment, useful milestone indicators and more...
The booklet would be download-able for a small payment.
Would you be a potential customer? Email me!
Filmmakers' saying
You can have it cheap, fast or good. Pick two...
– It can be cheap and fast, but it won't be good.
– It can be cheap and good, but it won't be fast.
– It can be good and fast, but it won't be cheap.
Special thanks
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Behind every world record attempt Their success underpins mine. |
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Chasing world records
The story of my world record-breaking can be traced back to when I – an unemployed South African college graduate in the country's fledgling democracy at the time, set out on an epic journey through 29 states. It was during these vagabond years that I met a record-setting rally driver who ignited my passion for what I love the most: world records. To read about this special journey, see the Sales Query letter for my book's manuscript, Hitchhiker’s Luck: Reward for Perseverance, currently awaiting a publisher.
These days, it is a pleasure to be involved with expansive thinkers and practical doers at Guinness World Records™, the Book of Alternative Records and Record Holders' Republic.
Associating personal and group events with achievement-monitoring systems such as these brings a whole new meaning to success. I can measure my actions against standards set by others from across the earth – an invaluable tool in the planning and evaluation of world record-breaking events.
My first contact with Guinness World Records™ was in the late 1990s. Over the years, I have drawn ever-closer, ceaselessly attracted by their dynamism. My relationships with the Book of Alternative Records and Record Holders' Republic have developed since 2006. I've been pleased to deal with these organisations for challenges of deep value to me personally. All this means much of my life is determined by decisions made in Britain, Germany and the USA, where these world record systems are based.
On my mind
Upcoming attempts
Records achieved
Sponsor me
The exhilaration of first seeing a new world record certificate, acknowledging anything from days to years of work, simply cannot be beaten.
From time to time, there are paying opportunities for a child to become engaged with my activities. Each is best suited to one young resident in New Zealand's greater Auckland region, who is equally as enthusiastic about record-breaking.
The child may be a high achiever, or perhaps disadvantaged. In both cases, parental/guardian input will be valued. Over a set period – ideally the latter half of the year, I'll involve them in a range of world record and associated activities. This typically includes brainstorming and planning, before managing and participating in the events created.
The child will learn how these come about. They may see planning failures first-hand; they'll be there during my highs... as well as my lows. And they will discover that breaking world records is just the tip of a larger management exercise. Please contact me if this is of interest to you.
Before you contact me
For those interested in world record attempts, please ensure you:
- are able to commit man-hours
- have allocated an appropriate budget
- understand that world record systems' legal and performance criteria must be met
- have a sufficient and reasonable time frame
- have a venue potentially available
- have appropriate insurances
- accept that many, but not all, attempts succeed
- are prepared to share exposure with sponsors
- understand that levels of media coverage can vary a lot, despite good planning
I look forward to hearing from you!