Port Tack Charter Press Release – Appointment of General Manager Tom Peel
Port Tack Charter is proud to announce the appointment of Tom Peel to run its UK and European operations. Port Tack Charter is becoming the number one provider of RIB’s for sailors, coaches, national & class associations, and organizers of events.
As General Manager, Tom will be responsible for all operations. Tom’s experience on the dinghy racing circuit put him in an ideal position to listen and respond to the needs of the sailors and coaches on the World Cup Circuit.
Currently with a fleet of 10 RIB’s , these will be available for all seven Eurolymp Olympic Class Regattas starting with the Princess Sofia event in Palma in March. This is a turnkey solution for accessing new, reliable and well equipped RIB’s; simply make your booking, arrive at the event and pick up your RIB already launched in the marina. At the end of the event return the key and travel home knowing it will be delivered for you at your next event.
“I couldn’t be happier with the start Tom has made in this new position. He is proving himself to be a huge asset driving the coach boat business forward, ” said CEO Ben Remocker. Tom is an accomplished sailor spending years in the GBR system and on the water and those skill are proving to be quite an asset. Tom has competed on the OCR circuit as part of the RYA Olympic Development Squad and, having sailed at all the locations, has gained an extensive knowledge that he brings to the business.
The business was started in 2010 by Ben Remocker, who competed in the 49’er class at the Beijing Olympics. PTC is expanding the service significantly 2011 building the fleet to 16 RIB’s available from Sail for Gold at Weymouth in June.
For more information contact Tom or visit the website www.porttachcharter.com