Press Release

For Immediate Release

15^th September 2006

CONTEMPORARY ARTEMIS 20 WILL TURN HEADS AT SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW

In November 2005 the team at Chichester based Vizual Marine came up with an idea to create a benchmark racing yacht of around 20' which could be sailed by both able and disabled sailors alike; with the characteristics of a contemporary Americas Cup (AC) boat.

There is little doubt that the AC characteristics on this design are clear to see from a styling perspective and with its high stability and control due to its 225kg bulb and high efficiency appendages, this boat is a joy to sail. This yacht has been built to the highest specification and utilised the latest in material technologies.

Vizual Marines’ Dave Rutter explains

“With a tandem seating arrangement on a set of rails that allows forward and aft movement, the sailors in the Artemis 20 can move their position to balance the boat. The seats have slots for weight correctors so all boats are racing on a minimal weight as set by the one design class rules. The seating plan also has a canting system which assists the crew to remain level although the boat could be heeling over.”

Both helm and crew have the option to control the boat with a twin joystick system, added with reefing points for the main and a furling jib. The central cockpit dashboard ensures all lines are within easy reach and the mainsheet can be adjusted for helm or crew use.

Vizual Marine has secured sponsorship from Artemis Ocean Racing, also sponsors of Brian Thompson and his Artemis 60 project. Artemis is one of the UK’s leading investment companies.

Mark Tyndall from Artemis comments,

"We are delighted to be title sponsor of the innovative Artemis 20 project from Vizual Marine. We believe that a 6 metre carbon fibre performance keelboat like this one, designed with both able and disabled sailors in mind, creates an even keel for anyone wanting to enjoy the sport of sailing. I think we can achieve great things with this boat and we are looking forward to seeing the Artemis 20 fleet develop into a prolific class of its own with international recognition."

Dave Rutter sums up,

“This design is unique to the market place. The Artemis 20 had to stand out amongst a crowd. There are no 6M carbon keelboats or Dinghies with any of our characteristics making the Artemis 20 very unique.”

Ends

Artemis 20 Enquiries to:

Morna Hughes

Mornah@viztek.co.uk

T: 01243 784321

Media Enquires to:

Sarah Branson

Into the blue

sarah.branson@intotheblue.biz

T: 07710 664 172