Ondeck Fully Rigged for Rapid Growth

18th March 2008

The UK’s fastest growing sail charter company and power and sailing school has firmly fixed its course on becoming the number one provider of training and water based experiences for corporates and individuals in Europe and the Caribbean.

As part of its aggressive growth strategy, Ondeck has recently acquired London-based Capital Sailing, providing theory courses for London’s budding sailors as well as in-house training for corporate companies. Additionally, expansion of Ondeck’s international reach now gives the company a presence in US Virgin Islands St Thomas and Antigua as well as operating a RYA school in Portugal’s Algarve.

In 2008, Ondeck forecasts to further expand its nineteen strong fleet, which in 2007 saw the addition of Pindar’s world-class Volvo 60 and ‘The Rocket Ship’ Open 60, as well as four Farr 40’s which are very popular in the US and have a permanent home in the Caribbean.

Ondeck offers accessibility to all customers who are looking to experience the exhilarating world of sailing. The professional team ensures that whether part of a corporate group or an individual sailing novice, each person goes away with a true sense of achievement and passion for sailing.

Chairman Peter Anthony comments on the growth of Ondeck: “We have focused the business on a rapid expansion programme to quickly develop an unmatched portfolio of yachts, international locations and innovative offering to our customers. Our growth has ensured we are racing ahead of the competition and are able to offer the exciting sport of sailing to a much wider audience.”

Excellence and quality customer service delivery is at the heart of the Ondeck culture. Ondeck has recently secured a strategic relationship with Team Pindar Earthwatch racing and Britannia Events, allowing Ondeck to offer new and innovative experiences to its customers. Offering the ultimate in corporate events and team building, customers can be part of pro-am sailing, sail in top-end race yachts and take part in new joint regattas with Britannia Events such as the Advertising, Brand and Communication (ABC) regatta on the 18/19th September 2008.

For those looking to go back to school, new principle Ian Jinks and his team provide a significantly extended range of courses at Ondeck’s sailing and power boat school, with bases in the Solent and Portugal.

Principal, Ian Jinks said: “The Ondeck sailing school offers a comprehensive range of courses from beginner to expert, onboard sail and power boats. We have been established for over ten years, and have a reputation for delivering training to the highest possible standards, on top quality yachts.”

In 2008, Ondeck is fully rigged for success and committed to deliver the ultimate sailing experience by just adding water and a splash of passion.

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Notes to editors:

• Ondeck is based on the Solent (Gosport, Portsmouth and Ryde), Portugal, Antigua and US Virgin Islands
• Ondeck sailing and powerboat school has been operating a RYA-registered sea school for over ten years. In 2004, the business re-formed to expand the charter division. Ondeck’s existing fleet comprises high performance Farr 65s, Farr 40s, Beneteau 40.7s and Dehler 39s
• In addition, it manages the charter of the Pindar Open 60, Volvo 60 and corporate hospitality vessel Hatherleigh
• The Ondeck offering ranges from adventure sailing and transatlantic crossings to sailing and power school, racing in main events including Skandia Cowes Week, Round the Island Race, Fastnet; matched regattas for corporates and private individuals; team and leadership development, and corporate hospitality.

For further information visit www.ondeck.co.uk.

All media enquiries, please contact:

Charlotte Williams on 01983 612 642 or e-mail: cw@ondeck.co.uk

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