Alex Bennett announces new yachting campaign and sponsor
by Neil Devons 1 Dec 2006 17:37 GMT
The plug for Alex Bennett's new Class 40 © Katina Reed
International yachtsman Alex Bennett is proud to announce a major new yachting campaign supported by a sponsorship deal with the Graphic Systems division of FUJIFILM UK Ltd.
The new campaign is built around an exciting new sponsorship deal involving the construction of a new racing yacht to compete in major oceanic shorthanded races such as the 2007 Transat Jacques Vabre and Single-handed Transatlantic race in 2009. The new yacht is being designed by the Owen Clarke Design Group specifically to conform to the new French Class 40 Rule (see www.class40.com for more info)
The state of the art forty foot boat is being built in the United Kingdom in the West-Country and will take to the water in June 2007 in preparation for an exciting three year campaign.
Thirty year old Bennett said, “Things are going great. We are now three months into the construction of the new boat.. Fujifilm’s backing and support means we can now give this project the true focus and commitment it deserves. We have a great design of boat here and it’s taking shape day by day. I just can’t wait to get sailing again as we certainly have exciting times ahead.
Graham Leeson Marketing Manager of Fujifilm Graphic Systems said “We are delighted to be supporting Alex again in what we anticipate is going to be a terrific campaign. Alex has put together an excellent team for the design and construction of this new yacht, and we look forward to it hitting the water next year.”
West county based Alex is one of a new breed of competitive professional yachtsman. In 2001 Alex won the Open 50 division of the prestigious Transat Jacques Vabre race, setting a new course record in the process which he still retains.
In 1999 Alex competed in the Solo Mini Transatlantic race, achieving the best British Result in the 20 year history of the event coming 5th out of 88 competitors. Most recently he competed in the Oryx Quest Round the World Race onboard the 120 foot maxi Catamaran “Cheyenne”.
Up to date news and information on Alex’s campaign can be found via his website www.alexbennett.co.uk