TracPlus Global to Sponsor Young Skipper in World Record Attempt

20 February 2009

When 17-year old Australian yachtswoman Jessica Watson announced her intention to become the youngest skipper to sail solo non-stop and unassisted around the world, it became very clear to those watching that she was no ordinary teenager.

One of those watching was Chris Hinch, CEO of TracPlus Global, whose company had previously supported Australian kayakers Justin Jones and James Castrission in their successful bid to cross the Tasman.

"There was no question that we should support this remarkable young woman in any way we could. To provide global tracking and distress monitoring would deliver Jessica, her parents and supporters around the world a significantly higher level of comfort and security," said Hinch.

The New Zealand based global tracking company is no stranger to supporting adventurers in extreme conditions, having also sponsored Scott Kasprowicz's successful World Speed Record attempt in an Agusta Westland Grand helicopter.

Watson said, "TracPlus Global's support is invaluable to the record attempt for myself, my family and my friends. Their equipment and service will not only provide vital piece of mind and safety but will also give the world a chance to follow my progress mile by mile. I have complete faith that TracPlus will safely track me around the world."

TracPlus has delivered mission critical aviation, maritime and terrestrial tracking and messaging services to private and commercial operators, companies, government agencies, and emergency services around the world since 2007.

 

For more information, please contact:

Stuart Campbell
TracPlus Global Ltd
T +64 3 477 8656
M +64 212 432 2498
E stuart.campbell@tracplus.com