dualxhst289: Id even bet we could some how get yamaha involved. If they found out that multiple country yami riders were meeting up to go on a long ride, im sure they would at least show up.
I thought this one myself too. I dont think that they would give us any money, but, what if they would give us the possibility to use one their containers.
Or use their account for shipping. Meaning, that they must have deals with shipping agents, so, if Yamaha got the container for their prize, and those who would want to come, payed the shipping fee to Yamaha for the use of the container. Fair deal, and lots of good pr for Yamaha.
It might be a long shot, but it's worth asking for.
If any of you have any contacts with the US navy, tell them to bring one of those aircraft carries mid way. Problem solved.
We're meeting half way, get drunk, and drag race on the flight deck! 
Fall seven times, stand up eight. ~Japanese Proverb