Race Team
The race team consisted of some previous Volvo Ocean Race sailors, as well as some newcomers to the event.
| Name | Position | Previous VOR Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Covell | Media Crew Member | |
| Michael Joubert | Bowman | 1997-98 'BrunelSunergy', 2001-02 'ASSA ABLOY', 2005-06 'movistar' |
| Andreas Hanakamp | Skipper | (Newcomer) |
| Wouter Verbraak | Navigator | 2001-02 'Djuice dragons' |
| Rodion Luka | Helmsman | (Newcomer) |
| Oleg Zherebtsov | Bowman 2 and Pit | (Newcomer) |
| Jeremy Elliott | Trimmer and Sail Designer | (Newcomer) |
| Guillermo Altadil | Watch leader | 2001-02 'ASSA ABLOY', 2005-06 'Ericsson' |
| Nick Bubb | Pitman | (Newcomer) |
| Stig Westergaard | Watch Captain | 2001-02 'Djuice Dragons' |
| Ben Costello | Trim / Helm | |
| Camron Wills | Grinder and trimmer |
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