Peter Burling. Team Brunel.
Kiwi hero Burling comes into the Volvo Ocean Race fresh from a whirlwind 12 months in which he's won Olympic gold and the America's Cup as the driver on Emirates Team New Zealand. He now lines up against long-term sailing partner Blair Tuke as the pair battle it out to become the first sailor to win the sport's Triple Crown.
Photo by Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race.
Peter Burling. Team Brunel.
Kiwi hero Burling comes into the Volvo Ocean Race fresh from a whirlwind 12 months in which he's won Olympic gold and the America's Cup as the driver on Emirates Team New Zealand. He now lines up against long-term sailing partner Blair Tuke as the pair battle it out to become the first sailor to win the sport's Triple Crown.
Photo by Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race.
Abby Ehler. Team Brunel.
Abby has direct experience of the Volvo Ocean Race, having been boat captain and bowman on Amer Sports Too in 2001-02 under her maiden name of Seager. Most recently, she has been working with the America's Cup on shoreside logistics, while still staying active as a sailor. Her know-how and experience aroudn the Volvo Ocean 65 will be vital for Bekking's the campaign.
Previous Volvo Ocean Race:
2014-15 Team SCA
2001-02 Amer Sports Too
Photo by Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race
Andrew Cape. Team Brunel.
Six-time veteran Capey first took part in the race in 1993-94 – and has returned for a further five editions since then, including two under Brunel skipper Bouwe Bekking. He’s one of the most respected navigators in the sport, having tasted success in many of sailing’s top events, including the triumph of winning the America’s Cup with Alinghi in 2003 and taking second in the double-handed Barcelona World Race in 2007.
Previous Volvo Ocean Races:
2014-15 Team Brunel
2011-12 Team Telefónica
2008-09 PUMA Ocean Racing
2005-06 movistar
1997-98 Toshiba
1993-94 Tokio
Photo by Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race
Team Brunel. Juanpa Marcos.
Juanpa competes in his first Volvo Ocean Race after racing many classes of boat. In 2017, he won the J Class regatta onboard the Dutch flagged Lionheart.
Photo by Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race
Maciel Cicchetti. Team Brunel.
With a wealth of experience across Volvo Ocean Race and America's Cup campaigns, Cicchetti returns to round-the-world racing for a third attempt at the trophy having previously competed in 2008-09 and 2014-15. A world Champion in the RC44 sailing class and a highly sort after trimmer in the TP52’s, he offers invaluable top-level racing experience to Team Brunel.
Previous Volvo Ocean Race:
2008-09 Telefonica
2014-15 Team Vestas Wind
Photo by Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race
Peter Burling. Team Brunel. Kiwi hero Burling comes into the Volvo Ocean Race fresh from a whirlwind 12 months in which he's won Olympic gold and the America's Cup as the driver on Emirates Team New Zealand. He now lines up against long-term sailing partner Blair Tuke as the pair battle it out to become the first sailor to win the sport's Triple Crown. Photo by Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race.
Peter Burling. Team Brunel. Kiwi hero Burling comes into the Volvo Ocean Race fresh from a whirlwind 12 months in which he's won Olympic gold and the America's Cup as the driver on Emirates Team New Zealand. He now lines up against long-term sailing partner Blair Tuke as the pair battle it out to become the first sailor to win the sport's Triple Crown. Photo by Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race.
Annie Lush. Team Brunel.
An Olympic match racer who competed at London 2012 in the Elliott 6m class, Annie has competed in the Women’s Match Race championships three times in 2004, 2005, 2010, and topped the ISAF World Ranking in 2010. This year, Annie will face a longer and tougher race track as she competes in the Volvo Ocean Race for a second time following her debut as part of the all-female Team SCA in 2014-15.
Previous Volvo Ocean Races:
2014-15 Team SCA
Alberto Bolzan. Team Brunel.
One of Italy's top sailors, Alberto is widely considered to be one of the best drivers in the world – and returns to the Volvo Ocean Race for a second consecutive edition following a debut onboard Team Alvimedica in 2014-15.
Previous Volvo Ocean Race:
2014-15 Team Alvimedica
Photo by Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race
Kyle Langford. Team Brunel.
At the age of 28, Langford has already won the RC44 World Championships, participated in two America's Cup campaigns as part of Team Oracle USA, and now has his eyes set on winning the Volvo Ocean Race trophy. He calls competing in the race a 'dream come true'.
Photo by Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race
Carlo Huisman. Team Brunel.
Carlo joins the race fresh from success as part of the winning Emirates Team New Zealand squad in the 2017 edition of the America's Cup, where he was the youngest sailor in the Kiwi campaign. Previously, he made a name for himself on the RC44 circuit – and taking part in the Volvo Ocean Race is a dream come true for him.
Photo by Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race
Bouwe Bekking. Team Brunel.
Bouwe returns to the race which has been his life's obsession for 30 years with an eighth attempt at winning the trophy in 2017-18. Having twice finished runner-up and skippered two campaigns, he is more eager than ever to win – and with a Dutch team.
Previous Volvo Ocean Races:
2014-15 Team Brunel
2008-09 Telefónica Blue
2005-06 movistar
2001-02 Amer Sports One
1997-98 Merit Cup
1993-94 Winston
1985-86 Philips Innovator
Photo by Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race
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