FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Issued: 20th March 2008
By: Peta Stuart-Hunt T: 01590 679 621/07711 477 707


THE ARTEMIS 20 IS ALL SET TO TAKE OFF IN ‘08
A high profile schedule is announced and new management sets


Vizual Marine, the creators of the Artemis 20 keelboat that has been specifically designed to be sailed by both able bodied and disabled sailors alike, has announced a new management team and a busy and high profile schedule to promote and race the Artemis 20 during 2008, kicking off with the RNLI Pursuit Race at Hayling Island on Easter Monday, 24th March. Four boats will be participating in this event which is anticipated to deliver some extremely close racing.

This enterprising Sussex-based yacht design and build company reports that there is an increasing number of enquiries coming in for the Artemis 20 from as far afield as the USA and Australia, so much so that Vizual have introduced a series of test sails held on a monthly basis at Hayling Island Sailing Club (HISC) and they welcome anyone to come along and try these magnificent boats. The Artemis 20 is the ideal match-racing boat whether in seated mode or tiller mode and she really comes into her own in light winds, although she’s capable of sailing in 20 knots plus.

New management team
Vizual Marine has also announced a number of senior management changes and the company is looking forward to a positive and buoyant year ahead.

Nick Sherriff, General Manager, was previously at Force 4 chandlery running their sales programme. He has a wealth of knowledge in and understanding of the sailing industry.

Matt Grier is a Paralympic Coach and RYA Development Coach and has joined Vizual to assist in running events, training and coaching as well as an adviser.

Chris Knight is responsible for ‘The Even Keel’ project (for which details will be released shortly) and has thousands of miles as a professional skipper under his belt.

Dave Rutter, Managing Director, says, “I’m very impressed with the amount of interest being shown in the boat this early on in the year. A lot of doors have started to open for us after a tough last year (mostly down to weather!) and some very good sailors are coming forward wanting to race the boats for us. I can see I’m going to end up standing on the pontoon whilst everybody else is ‘out there’ enjoying themselves!

“I am also extremely happy and proud that Artemis Investment Management is still sponsoring us for 2008; they have been an ideal partner in helping us move the project forward and offer a wealth of knowledge aside from the sponsorship package. Even as busy as they are and with the new Open 60 about to be launched, they still have time for us, and we thank them for their ongoing commitment,” adds Dave.