Voltz International has announced its popular Voltz Energy drink will be
fuelling the crew of ‘Lancelot’, a 40 foot Beneteau First Yacht taking
part in the famous ARC transatlantic Yacht Race starting on 22 November.
Lancelot is owned by Britannia Corporate Events and skippered by Chris
Jackson or ‘Jacko’ and a team of seven ship mates.      Lancelot currently
holds the record for a Beneteau 40.7 racing in the ARC with a crossing time
of just over 15 days, 10 hours in 2009 and the crew will be trying to break
that record.

“The race which can take up to three weeks, from Gran Canaria to St Lucia
will see 300 yachts attempting the 2,700 nautical mile ocean voyage but
only one crew will have the Voltz energy drink on board,” confirms Rob
Arnold, CEO of Voltz.  “Voltz is a healthy energy shot and its active
ingredients are a complex of B vitamins which aid mental function and play
a key role in energy production – essential for such a gruelling
transatlantic race.

“Many high-energy drinks are not actually very healthy,” continues
Arnold.  “Some for example, contain large amounts of sugar and caffeine,
which although give an instant boost, can make people “jittery” and
result in a “crash” several hours later.  However, the Voltz energy
shot is a completely different concept as the concentrated bottle of energy
does not contain carbohydrates and only supplies two calories, giving the
consumer an energy boost without the sugar and high concentrations of
caffeine which will be essential to keep the crew’s concentration at peak
levels for the duration of the race.  The compact 60ml bottle will also be
handy as space on the yacht will be at a premium.”

Wholesalers and multiple retail chains currently stocking the Voltz energy
shot include Turner & Wright, TJ Morris, Euro Garages, Snax 24 Ltd, VWT
Distribution and regional outlets of Cost Cutter and Spa.  In addition,
Voltz recently announced a deal with franchise company Card Connection
which will see the energy shot distributed to retailers throughout the UK.