New Access Sailing Distributor appointed in France
David Staley, Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Access Sailing is pleased to announce that SPOKES'N MOTION EUROPE has been appointed as authorised distributor for France, Belgium & Switzerland commencing in August 2011.
SAILS'N MOTION is part of Spokes N Motion Europe, operated by Sandrine Duffaud and Paul Speight and based in in Toulouse in south-western France. Actively involved in a variety of summer and winter sports, they are committed to making sailing simple and fun, and the inclusion of people of all ages and abilities within the mainstream sport a high priority.
Sandrine and Paul have taken over the role from Alain and Agnes Inzelrac of Coques en Stock, Access agents for the past five years.
Born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1954, Paul Speight has been associated with many sports and outdoor activities during his lifetime. His life was dedicated to sailing, skiing, and outdoor adventures. At the age of 21, the course of his passions changed due to a serious car accident. Becoming a paraplegic gave his life new meaning and direction. He realized that he could keep on enjoying the outdoor activities that he loved, he just needed to learn new ways to enjoy them. Then, he wanted to share his knowledge with others who craved his same interests that they could do the same.
He created Spokes'n Motion in 1988 in order to promote accessible sport and recreational activities all over the world.
Spokes'n Motion's expansion into Europe was created with Sandrine (Paul's wife) and together they have been involved in promotion of Sports and Recreation activities for all persons.
The association with Acess Sailing is a further expansion of these activities and one which will enable Paul and Sandrine to further promote their commitment of activities for all.
“The number of Access class boats in France has grown strongly over the past few years and that is providing more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities and from varied backgrounds to enjoy the sport and recreation of sailing”, said Sandrine.
“The Access range of boats offers a series of stepping stones from novice to expert sailor and being so safe, stable and easy to sail are very popular with community sailing programs around the world. We are delighted to have the chance to make these boats and accessories available to the growing number of programs in France and provide support to new and existing customers”, she said.
Access Sailing manufactures a complete system of sailboats and related equipment which removes all barriers to going sailing. This includes four principal boat models and a full range of ancillary equipment.
“Access Sailing is focused on helping to grow participation in sailing and we have developed the boats and accessories with this aim in mind”, said the Company’s Managing Director and Designer, Chris Mitchell.
“Having a support network of like-minded builders and distributors around the globe, who are motivated to bring the fun of sailing to more and more people, is important to the growth of participation in our boats. We are pleased to welcome Sandrine and Paul into the Access family and are sure the French sailing community will benefit from their involvement”, said Mitchell.
For more information, visit www.sailsnmotion.fr or contact Sandrine via email info@sailsnmotion.fr or phone +33(0)5 3432 0290.
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