Actisense sponsors Olympic sailing hopeful

Phil Whitehurst, Founder and CEO of the Actisense brand, said: “When I received Sam’s email introducing himself, I was immediately impressed by his obvious passion and commitment to his sport and to his ambition of becoming an Olympic champion. I’m a keen sailor myself and set up the

Actisense brand with the aim of creating products that would make sailing a safer pursuit for all. As a company, we are always looking for ways to give something back to the community. Supporting Sam in his bid for Olympic gold is the perfect partnership for us.”

Whaley is a full-time sailor in the British Sailing Team Olympic Programme. He needs sponsorship to purchase a new boat, essential for a top performance; to cover his costs for training in Portugal over the coming winter months; and his costs for taking part in the Sailing World Cup Miami in 2019.

Sam explained: “I approached Actisense because I knew of their commitment to the marine industry and their reputation for professional excellence and innovation. Phil and his team responded so positively to my request. They’ve been brilliant and their support will be a great help. I’m really looking forward to working with them and sharing this journey with them.”

Actisense designs, develops and manufactures specialised hi-tech marine electronic equipment for the international leisure and commercial marine markets. With a global presence that stretches from Iceland to New Zealand, they have a world-wide reputation for quality, winning the prestigious NMEA Product Excellence award for the last three years.