Route: The quest will embark and conclude from Ellis Island in New York City. Along the way, the Quest will travel to numerous cities and countries, from the Bahamas to Northern Australia to Sri Lanka. In all,the Quest will travel over six bodies of water. For more information on the Quest route, email Quest40Cure.

Dates: The Quest will launch on November 1, 2010 and will conclude on December 10, 2010

Total distance: The Quest will cover approximately 30,000 miles

Duration: 40 days

Team: 10 Jet Ski riders. 16 Support Personnel. Team member bios »

Equipment: 10 Jet Skis plus spare parts. 2 support vessels carrying fuel, food, medical supplies, water, crew, team, and Jet Skis not on the water.

Schedule: The riders will rotate every 1-2 hours, with one Jet Ski on the water at all times. The target distance is 693 miles per day, and we plan to maintain a speed of 35 mph/32 knots. One hour before the rider goes into the water, he or she will monitor as a safety spotter for his/her teammate who is in the water. After the riders come off the water, they will inspect their Jet Skis, and then contact children from the Children’s Inn to let them know how their day is going. After contact is made, either by e-mail or phone, the rider will have the opportunity to eat and get some well-needed rest. Then the cycle will begin again, with a 24-hour rotation seven days a week until the end of the journey. Sleeping and eating quarters will be below deck on the support vessel. Team briefings and updates will be conducted daily.