Chris Nicholson, skipper of the CAMPER campaign for the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race has confirmed the line up of the sailing team.
The CAMPER team, which is being run by Emirates Team New Zealand, brings a wealth of experience to the race. Team members have between them no less than three Olympic campaigns, 17 America’s Cups, 22 Volvo/Whitbread races and numerous world championship titles.
Previously announced Volvo/Whitbread Race winner Stuart Bannatyne and young match racer Adam Minoprio, are joined by ocean racing veterans Tony Rae and Rob Salthouse and navigator Will Oxley.
The sailing team is:
Skipper: Chris Nicholson (AUS)
Watch captain: Stuart Bannatyne (NZL)
Navigator: Will Oxley (AUS)
Driver/trimmer: Roberto Bermudez de Castro (ESP)
Driver/trimmer: Adam Minoprio (NZL)
Driver/trimmer: Rob Salthouse (NZL)
Driver/trimmer: Tony Rae (NZL)
Bow/boat captain: Mike Pammenter (RSA)
Bow/sailmaker: Daryl Wislang (NZL)
Pit/trimmer: Andrew McLean (NZL)
Media: Hamish Hooper (NZL)