Limited Edition Sealegs Auction to Support Christchurch Earthquake Children
28 February 2011
Paris, Friday 25th February, 2011: World leading New Zealand based amphibious boat manufacturer, Sealegs, is releasing a strictly limited edition All Blacks-signed boat up for auction at the prestigious Artcurial auction house in Paris on Tuesday 1st March. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to Plunket New Zealand.
The highest bidder at the “Une histoire d’hommes IV” auction will become the proud owner of Sealegs Number 0, the first of a limited series of fifteen All Blacks edition Sealegs amphibious boats, with the signatures of the players and coach of the renowned New Zealand national rugby team, the All Blacks, engraved into the centre console. The All Blacks edition Sealegs amphibious boat is on public display in the courtyard of Artcurial at the Hôtel Marcel Dassault (Rond Point des Champs Elysées) until the auction on 1st March. The starting bid for this exclusive lot is 50,000€. A number of prominent people have expressed interest in the limited Edition Sealegs All Black amphibious boat and bidding is expected to be very competitive.
In addition to being a strictly limited edition, only one of the fifteen All Blacks limited edition Sealegs will be sold into any particular country worldwide.
Created in 2004, New Zealand-based Sealegs is the world’s leading constructor of recreational and professional amphibious boat technology. Sealegs launched its European operation in Paris in September 2010 and at the same time became official marine partner of the All Blacks. Sealegs will be supporting the All Blacks as they head into the Rugby World Cup later this year, and over the coming six years. The partnership between Sealegs and the All Blacks is a reflection of their shared passion for design and high performance.
Sealegs has decided to donate the proceeds of the Paris auction to the non-profit organisation, Plunket, New Zealand’s largest provider of support services for the development, health and well-being of children under five. Plunket is also an official partner of the All Blacks and the New Zealand Rugby Union.
Background Information on Sealegs
Sealegs is based in Auckland, New Zealand, where the Sealegs concept of amphibious boating was first invented and where they continue to be manufactured. The majority of the boats are sold and used by customers all over the world and there are now over 500 Sealegs amphibious boats in 25 countries worldwide.
Sealegs Corporation Limited is a public company listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange Main Board with the ticker symbol SLG.
Sealegs Corporation owns 100% of Sealegs International Limited, the world's leading manufacturer of amphibious boats. Sealegs International has developed a patented system of hydraulically motorised, steerable and retractable wheels for amphibious boats.
The Sealegs 7.1m Amphibious RIB has recently won the Recreational Grand Award ‘Best of What’s New 2010’ from the world’s largest science and technology magazine, POPULAR SCIENCE and also the prestigious ‘Best New Powerboat Under 30 foot’ at the 40th Annual Newport Boat Show, Rhode Island, USA.
Above: All Blacks Jimmy Cowan, Joe Rokocoko & captain Richie McCaw with
the Sealegs 7.1m Amphibious Marine Craft
