July 1, 2011
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Teams up with Anchors Away
Charleston, SC – With the help and support of Cummins MerCruiser Diesel, Anchors Away’s Disabled Fishing Team is proud to be participating for the second year in the Charleston Angler Megadock Billfishing Tournament at the Charleston City Marina. The team will be fishing aboard the one and only Quad Zeus, http://www.quadzeus.com/, and thanks to Cummins MerCruiser Diesel, they will be given an opportunity to compete with all other able bodied anglers!
The Anchors Away Program, a nonprofit outdoor educational and recreation program that use watersports to liberate and empower our disabled Veterans and Civilians with both mental and physical disabilities, is proud to have partnered with Cummins MerCruiser Diesel to participate in the 9th Annual Charleston Angler Megadock Billfishing Tournament. This Marlin and Sailfish competition will be held July 6-9, 2011 and represents the fourth event of five in the famed South Carolina Governor's Cup Billfishing Series; and also a sanctioned event for the World Billfish Series and IGFA World Championship.
The Anchors Away Disabled Fishing team consists of veterans, members of the community, and volunteers with a variety of both mental and physical disabilities.
To schedule times for coverage and photograph opportunities, see the boat or to meet and interview any of our crew, please contact our Media Advisor, Ashley Alderman, at 843-343-3566. Don't miss this exciting opportunity for an uplifting story and be sure to follow us on the Quad Zeus facebook page as it will be updated daily during the tournament!
ABOUT CMD
Based in Charleston, South Carolina (USA), Cummins MerCruiser Diesel is responsible for designing, manufacturing and providing reliable after-sales support worldwide for marine propulsion products. It offers a broad range of power, with available ratings from 40-715 hp for recreational applications and 150-715 hp for commercial use. Cummins MerCruiser Diesel is a joint venture between Cummins Inc. and Mercury Marine and can be found on the internet at www.cmdmarine.com.
For more information, contact: Andy Kelly, CMD Marketing Communications Specialist at George.kelly@cummins.com.
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