WALKING ON THE WATER
THE CAMPER TEAM
The first Whitbread Round the World Race was conceived over a pint of beer nearly 40 years ago by Colonel Bill Whitbread and Admiral Otto Steiner of the Royal Naval Sailing Association. It started in September 1973 in yachts that were little different from those cruising around the Mediterranean at that time. Since then, the ocean racing yacht has developed into a high-tech state-of-the-art speed machine, with little comfort spared for the crew apart from the addition of leading-edge technology. In the past, skippers and navigators had little idea of where their rivals might be as they ploughed day in day out through the vast oceans. During the first race, communication between the fleet and organisers was based on a weekly position report to a local coast guard, but from 1993–94, satellite equipment enabled the yachts to file their position every six hours. This has increased to the Race HQ being able to track the boats 24 hours a day anywhere in the world. The history and the authenticity of the race, the human adventure, the effort, the desire to improve and the teamwork fully fit Camper’s values. The Mediterranean as a territory and as a culture has always been at the centre of the Camper image. From Alicante, this round-the-world race will be, without a doubt, a strong source of inspiration for the future of a brand that walks with imagination. Competing in the Volvo Ocean Race 2011–12 motivates Camper to continue innovating its products and strengthening its partnerships and presence around the world. Camper is taking its first steps in the Volvo Ocean Race together with Emirates Team New Zealand, undoubtedly one of the most prestigious professional sailing teams in the world. Despite New Zealand being in the antipodes of Mallorca, both companies bring the same objectives and vision to the project: to aim to win the Volvo Ocean Race.
Collectively 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. EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND Emirates Team New Zealand is one of the most successful sailing teams in the world. The team became a household name in their home country following their consecutive wins in the America’s Cup in 1995 and 2000. They became the first team from a country outside the United States to successfully win and then defend the America’s Cup. Their success has contributed to New Zealand’s reputation for producing world-class sailors and boat designers. Since winning the Louis Vuitton Challenger series in 2007, the team has gone on to win consecutive championships during the TP52 Audi Med Cup circuit (2009/2010). They dominated the Louis Vuitton Trophy regattas in 2009/2010 winning four out of five events. In April 2011 the team announced their participation in the 34th edition of the America’s Cup.
CAMINAR SOBRE EL AGUA
EL EQUIPO CAMPER
GEHEN AUF DEM WASSER
La primera Whitbread Round the World Race fue concebida hace casi cuarenta años entre jarras de cerveza por el coronel Bill Whitbread y el almirante Otto Steiner, de la Royal Naval Sailing Association. La regatta comenzó en septiembre de 1973 en embarcaciones que apenas diferían de las que navegaban por el Mediterráneo en aquella época. Desde entonces, los barcos que participan en las regatas se han convertido en veloces máquinas con tecnología de vanguardia en las que las comodidades reservadas a la tripulación son prácticamente inexistentes y han cedido casi todo el espacio a los avances tecnológicos más punteros. En el pasado, los patrones y navegantes tenían pocos datos sobre la posición de sus rivales mientras surcaban cada día los vastos océanos. Durante la primera regata, la comunicación entre la flota y los organizadores se reducía a un informe de posición semanal enviado a un guardacostas local. A partir de la edición de 1993–94, se incorporaron equipos satélite que permitían a las embarcaciones notificar su posición cada seis horas. En la actualidad, el cuartel general de la regata dispone de los medios necesarios para realizar un seguimiento permanente de los barcos, las 24 horas del día y en cualquier lugar del mundo. La historia y la autenticidad de la regata, la aventura humana, el esfuerzo, el deseo de mejorar y el trabajo en equipo encajan a la perfección con los valores de Camper. El Mediterráneo, como territorio y como cultura, ha estado siempre en el centro de la imagen de Camper. Esta regata, que parte de Alicante y da la vuelta al mundo, será indudablemente una importante fuente de inspiración para el futuro de una marca que camina con imaginación. Competir en la Volvo Ocean Race 2011–12 ha impulsado a Camper a seguir innovando en sus productos y fortaleciendo sus colaboraciones y su presencia en todo el mundo. Camper está dando sus primeros pasos en la Volvo Ocean Race de la mano de Emirates Team New Zealand, sin duda uno de los equipos profesionales de vela más prestigiosos del planeta. Aunque Nueva Zelanda está en las antípodas de Mallorca, en este proyecto las dos empresas comparten los mismos objetivos y la misma visión: el deseo de ganar la Volvo Ocean Race.
El equipo Camper, dirigido por Emirates Team New Zealand, aporta una gran experiencia a la regata. Los miembros del equipo suman entre todos no menos de tres campañas olímpicas, diecisiete America’s Cups, veintidós regatas Volvo/ Whitbread y numerosos títulos de campeonatos del mundo.
Fast vierzig Jahre sind vergangen, seit Colonel Bill Whitbread und Admiral Otto Steiner von der Royal Naval Sailing Association bei einem Glas Bier den Beschluss fassten, das erste Whitbread Round the World Race zu veranstalten. Es startete im September 1973 mit Yachten, die sich nicht wesentlich von denen unterschieden, die zu jener Zeit im Mittelmeer kreuzten. Seitdem sind aus den Rennyachten hochmoderne High-Tech-Speed-Maschinen geworden, die der Crew, abgesehen von zusätzlicher Spitzentechnologie, wenig Komfort bieten. In der Vergangenheit hatten Skipper und Navigatoren kaum eine Ahnung, wo ihre Rivalen gerade sein mochten, und pflügten tagein tagaus durch die Weiten der Ozeane. Beim ersten Rennen beschränkte sich die Kommunikation zwischen der Flotte und den Organisatoren auf das einmal wöchentliche Durchgeben der Position an die lokale Küstenwache. Doch seit 1993–94 gestattet die Satellitentechnik den Yachten, ihre Position alle sechs Stunden zu erfassen. So kann die Rennleitung alle Boote rund um die Uhr überall auf der Welt orten. Die Geschichte und Authentizität des Rennens, Abenteuergeist, Ausdauer, der Wunsch nach ständiger Verbesserung und Teamarbeit sind lauter Werte, die den Geist von Camper widerspiegeln. Das Mittelmeer als Raum und kulturelles Umfeld stand schon immer im Mittelpunkt des Camper-Images. Mit Alicante als Ausgangspunkt wird diese Regatta rund um die Welt für die Zukunft einer Marke mit innovativer Gangart zweifellos eine starke Inspiration sein. Die Teilnahme am Volvo Ocean Race 2011–12 motiviert Camper, weiterhin an der Innovation seiner Produkte zu arbeiten und seine Partnerschaften und Präsenz weltweit auszubauen. Camper macht seine ersten Schritte im Volvo Ocean Race gemeinsam mit dem Emirates Team New Zealand, ohne Zweifel eine der namhaftesten Segelcrews der Welt. Obwohl Neuseeland von Mallorca aus gesehen genau auf der entgegengesetzten Seite der Weltkugel liegt, teilen beide Unternehmen eine Vision und das gleiche Ziel: alles dafür zu tun, das Volvo Ocean Race zu gewinnen.
MARCHER SUR LES EAUX
L’ÉQUIPE CAMPER
La première course Whitbread autour du monde (Whitbread Round the World Race) a été créée il y a une quarantaine d’années par le colonel Bill Whitbread et l’amiral Otto Steiner, de la Royal Naval Sailing Association, autour d’une chope de bière. Lors de la première édition, en septembre 1973, les bateaux en lice n’étaient guère différents de ceux qui naviguaient à l’époque sur la Méditerranée. Les voiliers de course océanique sont désormais des prodiges de vitesse ultramodernes d’une haute technicité. Les conditions de confort restent spartiates pour l’équipage, exception faite des dernières technologies de pointe incorporées. Dans le passé, les skippers et les navigateurs savaient bien peu de choses de l’endroit où se trouvaient leurs adversaires lorsqu’ils sillonnaient, jour après jour, l’immensité des océans. Pendant la première édition, la communication entre la flotte et les organisateurs se faisait sous la forme d’un rapport de position hebdomadaire remis à un garde-côte local, mais à partir de 1993–1994, les systèmes satellitaires permirent aux voiliers de transmettre leur position toutes les six heures. Avec leur perfectionnement, le quartier général de la course peut aujourd’hui suivre les bateaux 24 heures sur 24 partout sur la planète. L’histoire et l’authenticité de la régate, l’aventure humaine, le sens de l’effort, du dépassement de soi et l’esprit d’équipe rejoignent pleinement les valeurs de Camper. La Méditerranée, en tant que territoire et culture, figure depuis toujours au cœur de l’image Camper. Au départ d’Alicante, cette course autour du monde sera sans aucun doute une puissante source d’inspiration pour l’avenir d’une marque que l’imagination fait avancer. S’engager dans la Volvo Ocean Race 2011–2012 incite Camper à créer toujours et encore des produits novateurs, à consolider ses partenariats et à asseoir sa présence partout dans le monde. Camper se lance dans la Volvo Ocean Race aux côtés d’Emirates Team New Zealand, assurément l’une des équipes navigantes professionnelles les plus prestigieuses au monde. Même si la Nouvelle-Zélande est aux antipodes de Majorque, les deux entreprises partagent les mêmes objectifs et la même ambition dans ce projet : gagner la Volvo Ocean Race.
EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND Emirates Team New Zealand es uno de los equipos de navegación con más triunfos en su haber. El equipo se forjó un nombre en su país natal tras sus victorias consecutivas en la America’s Cup en 1995 y 2000. Se convirtió en el primer equipo no norteamericano en ganar y conservar la America’s Cup. Su éxito ha contribuido a la reputación de Nueva Zelanda como cantera de navegantes y diseñadores de embarcaciones de primera línea. Tras ganar la serie Louis Vuitton Challenger en 2007, el equipo se ha alzado con la victoria en varios campeonatos consecutivos durante el circuito TP52 Audi Med Cup (2009/2010). En 2009/2010, dominó las regatas del Louis Vuitton Trophy, en las que ganó cuatro de las cinco pruebas. En abril de 2011 el equipo anunció su participación en la trigésima cuarta edición de la America’s Cup.
L’équipe Camper dans son ensemble, menée par Emirates Team New Zealand, apporte à la course une somme considérable d’expérience. À eux tous, les membres de l’équipe accumulent trois participations aux Jeux olympiques, 17 Coupes de l’America, 22 régates Volvo/Whitbread ainsi que plusieurs titres de championnats du monde.
EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND Emirates Team New Zealand est l’une des équipes navigantes les plus performantes au monde. L’équipe s’est fait un nom dans son pays suite à ses deux victoires de la Coupe de l’America en 1995 et en 2000. Il s’agit de la première équipe non américaine à avoir remporté puis conservé la Coupe de l’America. Grâce à ses résultats, la Nouvelle-Zélande s’est forgé une réputation de pépinière de navigateurs de classe internationale et de concepteurs de bateaux. Après avoir enlevé la Coupe Louis Vuitton (éliminatoires des challengers) en 2007, l’équipe a remporté plusieurs championnats consécutifs du circuit Audi Med Cup TP52 (2009/2010). Elle a dominé les régates du Trophée Louis Vuitton avec quatre victoires sur cinq à son actif. En avril 2011, Emirates Team New Zealand a annoncé sa participation à la 34e édition de la Coupe de l’America.
CAMPER TEAM Gemeinsam bringt das Camper Team unter der Ägide des Emirates Teams New Zealand eine Menge Erfahrung in das Rennen ein. Alles in allem gehen nicht weniger als drei Olympiaden, 17 America’s Cups, 22 Volvo/Whitbread-Rennen und zahlreiche Weltmeistertitel auf das Konto der Crewmitglieder.
EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND Das Emirates Team New Zealand ist eines der erfolgreichsten Segelteams der Welt. Im eigenen Land wurde das Team mit seine aufeinanderfolgenden Erfolgen beim America’s Cup 1995 und 2000 ein Begriff, denn zum ersten Mal konnte ein nicht-amerikanisches Team die Regatta für sich entscheiden und den Cup ein weiteres Mal verteidigen. Sein Erfolg trug dazu bei, den Ruf Neuseelands als Wiege erstklassiger Segler und Bootsdesigner zu festigen. Seit dem Sieg bei der Louis Vuitton Challenger Serie 2007 hat das Team mehrere aufeinanderfolgende Wettfahrten des TP52 Audi MedCup Circuit (2009/2010) gewonnen. Es dominierte die Louis Vuitton Trophy Regatten 2009/2010 und siegte in vier von fünf Events. Im April 2011 gab das Team seine Teilnahme am 34. America’s Cup bekannt.
CAMMINARE SULL’ACQUA
CAMPER TEAM
La prima edizione della Whitbread Round the World Race fu creata circa quarant’anni fa dal colonnello Bill Whitbread e dall’ammiraglio Otto Steiner della Royal Naval Sailing Association, mentre sorseggiavano un boccale di birra. Prese il via nel settembre del 1973; le imbarcazioni in gara non erano granché diverse da quelle che solcavano le acque del Mediterraneo in quei giorni. Da allora, i natanti sono diventati macchine veloci munite di tecnologia all’avanguardia, in cui la comodità per l’equipaggio è ridotta ai minimi termini dato che lo spazio è occupato da mezzi tecnologici di punta. In passato, gli skipper e i naviganti conoscevano ben poco della posizione dei loro rivali mentre solcavano, giorno dopo giorno, i vasti oceani. Nel corso della prima regata, le comunicazioni tra la flotta e gli organizzatori si basavano su un rapporto inoltrato, a cadenza settimanale, a un guardiacoste locale in cui veniva precisata la posizione dell’imbarcazione. Dall’edizione 1993–1994 in poi, i nuovi dispositivi satellitari consentivano alle imbarcazioni di comunicare la loro posizione ogni sei ore. Oggigiorno, il quartiere generale della regata è in grado di monitorare costantemente le imbarcazioni, 24 ore su 24, in qualsiasi punto del mondo. La storia e l’autenticità della competizione, l’avventura umana, l’impegno, il desiderio di migliorare e il lavoro di squadra si confanno perfettamente ai valori di Camper. Il territorio e la cultura del Mediterraneo hanno sempre occupato un posto di spicco nell’immagine di Camper. Partendo da Alicante, questa competizione attorno al mondo sarà indubbiamente un’importante fonte d’ispirazione per il futuro di un brand che cammina nel segno dell’immaginazione. La partecipazione alla Volvo Ocean Race 2011–2012 esorta Camper a continuare a innovare i propri prodotti nonché a rafforzare sodalizi e presenza internazionale. Camper sta muovendo i primi passi nella Volvo Ocean Race al fianco di Emirates Team New Zealand, indubbiamente uno dei team velici professionali di maggior prestigio al mondo. Sebbene la Nuova Zelanda si trovi agli antipodi di Maiorca, entrambe le società perseguono i medesimi obiettivi e visione in tale progetto: vincere la Volvo Ocean Race.
Nel complesso, il team Camper, diretto da Emirates Team New Zealand, apporta lunga esperienza alla regata: i suoi membri hanno partecipato, complessivamente, ad almeno 3 campagne olimpiche, 17 America’s Cups, 22 regate Volvo/ Whitbread e si fregiano di numerosi titoli di campionati mondiali.
EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND Emirates Team New Zealand è uno dei team velici più prestigiosi al mondo, reso celebre nel proprio Paese grazie alle vittorie consecutive ottenute nelle edizioni dell’America’s Cup del 1995 e del 2000. È stato il primo team non statunitense a vincere e a conservare l’America’s Cup. Tale successo ha contribuito ad aumentare la reputazione della Nuova Zelanda quale terra di naviganti e designer di imbarcazioni di primissimo piano. Dalla vittoria riportata nella serie Louis Vuitton Challenger del 2007, il team ha trionfato in numerosi campionati consecutivi durante il circuito TP52 Audi Med Cup (2009/2010). Nel 2009/2010, ha predominato nelle regate del trofeo Louis Vuitton riportando la vittoria in quattro delle cinque prove. Nell’aprile del 2011, il team ha annunciato la partecipazione alla 34ª edizione della America’s Cup.
CAMINHAR SOBRE A ÁGUA A primeira Regata Whitbread à Volta do Mundo foi idealizada com um copo de cerveja na mão, há quase 40 anos, pelo Coronel Bill Whitbread e pelo Almirante Otto Steiner da Royal Naval Sailing Association. Tudo começou em Setembro de 1973 com iates que pouco diferiam dos que cruzavam o Mediterrâneo nessa altura. Dai em diante, o iate de competição no oceano foi desenvolvido até se tornar uma máquina veloz de alta tecnologia, sem grande conforto para a tripulação, para além da introdução de tecnologia de vanguarda. No passado, os capitães e navegadores tinham poucas informações sobre onde os seus rivais poderiam estar, quando avançavam, dia após dia, pelos vastos oceanos. Durante a primeira regata, a comunicação entre a frota e os organizadores baseou-se num relatório semanal das posições para uma guarda costeira local. Mas a partir de 1993/94, o equipamento de satélite permitiu aos iates registarem as suas posições a cada seis horas. Este número aumentou até o Quartel-general da Regata ter a capacidade de seguir as embarcações 24 horas por dia, em qualquer parte do mundo. A história e a autenticidade da regata, a aventura humana, o esforço, o desejo de melhorar e o trabalho de equipa enquadram-se perfeitamente nos valores da Camper. O Mediterrâneo como território e como cultura tem estado sempre no centro da imagem da Camper. Com partida de Alicante, esta regata à volta do mundo será, sem qualquer dúvida, uma grande fonte de inspiração para o futuro de uma marca que caminha com imaginação. Competir na Volvo Ocean Race 2011–12 motiva a Camper a continuar a inovar os seus produtos e a reforçar as suas parcerias e a sua presença em todo o mundo. A Camper está a dar os primeiros passos na Volvo Ocean Race juntamente com a Emirates Team New Zealand, claramente uma das mais prestigiadas equipas profissionais de vela do mundo. Apesar de a Nova Zelândia estar nos antípodas de Maiorca, ambas as empresas contribuem com os mesmos objectivos e visão para o projecto: tentar vencer a Volvo Ocean Race.
EQUIPA CAMPER Colectivamente, a equipa Camper, que está a ser gerida pela Emirates Team New Zealand, traz uma vasta experiência para a regata. Entre si, os membros da equipa possuem, nada mais nada menos que 3 campanhas olímpicas, 17 Taças da América, 22 regatas Volvo/Whitbread e diversos títulos do campeonato do mundo.
EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND A Emirates Team New Zealand é uma das mais bem sucedidas equipas de vela do mundo. A equipa passou a ser muito conhecida no seu país natal após as suas vitórias consecutivas na Taça América em 1995 e 2000. Tornou-se a primeira equipa de um país, fora dos Estados Unidos, a vencer e a defender o título na Taça América. O seu sucesso contribuiu para a reputação da Nova Zelândia em gerar marinheiros e projectistas de embarcações de classe mundial. Desde que venceu o campeonato Louis Vuitton Challenger em 2007, a equipa venceu campeonatos consecutivos durante o circuito TP52 Audi Med Cup (2009/2010). Dominou as regatas Louis Vuitton Trophy em 2009/2010, vencendo quatro dos cinco eventos. Em Abril de 2011, a equipa anunciou a sua participação na 34ª edição da Taça América.
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ARCTIC OCEAN
ARCTIC OCEAN
GALWAY
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LORIENT
ALICANTE
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NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN LISBON
ABU DHABI
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MIAMI
SANYA
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1 4
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INDIAN OCEAN
CAPE TOWN AUCKLAND
SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN
SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN ITAJAÍ
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SOUTHERN OCEAN
PORTS
SOUTHERN OCEAN
RACE SCHEDULE
IN-SHORE RACING SCHEDULE
Alicante, Spain
38°20'43"N 0°28'59"W
LEG
PORTS
DEPARTURE
ESTIMATED ARRIVAL
LEG DISTANCE
Cape Town, South Africa
33°55'31"S 18°25'26"E
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Alicante — Cape Town
05.11.2011
25.11.2011
6,500 NM
24°28'N 54°22'E
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Cape Town — Abu Dhabi
11.12.2011
01.01.2012
18°15'12"N 109°30'13"E
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Abu Dhabi — Sanya
14.01.2012
36°50'25.5"S 174°44'23.53"E
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Sanya — Auckland
Abu Dhabi, UAE Sanya, China Auckland, New Zealand
PRO-AM RACING SCHEDULE
Alicante
29.10.2011 Alicante
30.10.2011
6,500 NM
Cape Town
10.12.2011 Cape Town
09.12.2011
5,430 NM
11,930 NM
Abu Dhabi
13.01.2012 Abu Dhabi
12.01.2012
04.02.2012
4,600 NM
16,530 NM
Sanya
18.02.2012 Sanya
17.02.2012
19.02.2012
08.03.2012
5,220 NM
21,750 NM
Auckland
17.03.2012 Auckland
16.03.2012
Auckland — Itajaí
18.03.2012
04.04.2012
6,705 NM
28,455 NM
Itajaí
21.04.2012 Itajaí
20.04.2012
Itajaí — Miami
22.04.2012
06.05.2012
4,800 NM
33,255 NM
Miami
19.05.2012 Miami
18.05.2012
TOTAL DISTANCE
Miami, USA
48°40'W 5 VOLVO26°54'S OCEAN RACE 6 25°47'16"N 80°13'27"W 2011–2012
Lisbon, Portugal
38°42'49.72"N 9°8'21.79"W
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Miami — Lisbon
20.05.2012
31.05.2012
3,590 NM
36,845 NM
Lisbon
09.06.2012 Lisbon
08.06.2012
Lorient, France
47°45'N3°22'W
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Lisbon — Lorient
10.06.2012
17.06.2012
1,940 NM
38,785 NM
Lorient
30.06.2012 Lorient
29.06.2012
Galway, Ireland
53°16'19"N 9°2'56"W
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Lorient — Galway
01.07.2012
03.07.2012
485 NM
39,270 NM
Galway
07.07.2012 Galway
06.07.2012
Itajaí, Brazil
SEAMAR OCEAN RACE COLLECTION Official shoe onboard CAMPER. Designed, engineered and tested together with Emirates Team New Zealand for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011–2012
THE COURSE
ALICANTE
LEG 1
CAPE TOWN
LEG 2
THE RACE TEAMS 7 COURSE 1 Circumnavigation of the globe LEGS 9 DISTANCE 39,270 Nautical Miles DURATION 9 Months START 05.11.2011 ESTIMATED FINISH 03.07.2012
ABU DHABI
LEG 3
SANYA
LEG 4
PORTS Alicante, Spain Cape Town, South Africa Abu Dhabi, UAE Sanya, China Auckland, New Zealand Itajaí, Brazil Miami, USA Lisbon, Portugal Lorient, France Galway, Ireland SCORING
AUCKLAND
LEG 5
ITAJAÍ
LEG 6
Points are awarded after each leg. 5 points are awarded for each place, with 35 points for first place and 5 points for last place.
IN-PORT RACING At each port the teams compete in short races close to shore. 1 point is awarded for each place, with 7 points for first place and 1 point for last place.
MIAMI
LEG 7
LISBON THE WINNER The winner is the team with the most points at the end of the race.
LEG 8
LORIENT
THE BOAT
SAILING TEAM
CLASS Volvo Open 70 LENGTH 21.5 m BEAM 5.7 m DRAFT 4.5 m MAST 31.5 m DISPLACEMENT 14,000 kg BALLAST KEEL 7,400 kg TOP SPEED 40 Knots SAILS: MAINSAIL 175 m² NUMBER 1 JIB 200 m² NUMBER 2 JIB 150 m² NUMBER 4 JIB 95 m² A2 500 m² A3 450 m² MASTHEAD 300 m² FRACTIONAL 250 m² PRINCIPAL DESIGNER Marcelino Botín BOAT BUILDER Cookson Boats NZ SAILMAKER North Sails NZ MAST Southern Spars NZ BOAT LIVERY Farrow EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND: DESIGN DIRECTOR Nick Holroyd PRINCIPAL COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Giovanni Belgrano MAST PROJECT MANAGER Martin McElwee SAIL DESIGNER Burns Fallow SAIL CO-ORDINATOR Andrew Lechte
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CHRIS NICHOLSON SKIPPER AND WATCH CAPTAIN
GRANT DALTON MANAGING DIRECTOR
A two-time Olympian with no less than six sailing World Championships to his name, Nico has sailed professionally for over 20 years. This is his fourth Volvo Ocean Race.
A veteran of round-the-world racing, as Managing Director of Emirates Team New Zealand, Grant is responsible for assembling the team and overseeing the boat design.
STUART BANNATYNE CO-SKIPPER / WATCH CAPTAIN
ROB SALTHOUSE DRIVER / TRIMMER
NEIL COX SHORE MANAGER
SANDY KIFF LOGISTICS
A professional yachtsman for more than 15 years, he has broken the 24 hour monohull world speed record on five occasions and been part of a race winning team three times. This will be his sixth Volvo Ocean Race.
A sailmaker by trade he has been sailing for more than 25 years having taken part in four America’s Cups, five Admirals Cups and eight Sydney Hobart races. This is his third Volvo Ocean Race.
Neil is a veteran of several Americas Cup and Volvo Ocean Race campaigns, most recently as boat captain of the winning ABN AMRO One in the 2005–06 Volvo Ocean Race, and Shore Manager for Puma in 2008–09.
Sandy was part of the Puma Ocean Racing logistics team for the 2008–09 race and was part of the Oman Sail logistics team during the Tour De Voile.
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The Volvo Open 70 (sometimes referred to as a Volvo 70 or VO 70) is the current class of racing yachts designed for the Volvo Ocean Race. It has a canting keel, which is a keel that can be swung up to an angle of 40 degrees to counteract the heeling force of the wind. The boats are also incredibly light (as they are made from carbon fibre) and have been stripped down to the bare minimum that the crew need in order to sail as fast as possible. The Volvo Open 70 is essentially a 70 foot monohull (single hull) racing boat. This new design was originally introduced for the 2005–06 edition of the race (a change from the previous 60 foot design). However, after two races it was clear that improvements could still be made both in safety and speed as well as levelling the playing field.
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NAVIGATOR
SHORE TEAM
A crew is made up of 11 people. Each crew member has a specific role on board the boat, as well as doubling up as sailmakers, engineers and medics. The roles on board a VO 70 are:
They are responsible for ensuring that the boat is sailing at its top speed in all conditions. They must have a good feel for the water, the wind and boat speed, and be able to communicate and work closely with the watch caption, skipper and navigator. The driver “drives” the boat, while the trimmer controls the sails.
Responsible for choosing the quickest possible route for the boat whilst racing, they must take into account weather systems, sea state, and tactics on the racecourse. All the teams receive weather data from the Race HQ at the same time, they are not allowed to consult any other sources for additional weather information during racing, but they can work with a weather team while onshore to plan for the next leg.
As well as a crew of sailors, the Camper Volvo Open 70 has a dedicated on-shore team of engineers, sailmakers, boat builders and meteorologists making the journey around the world. The members of the shore team are:
The ‘managing director’ of the crew and one of the key decision makers on performance and strategy for the team. In order to get the very best from both the crew and the boat, communication skills are crucial as well as an understanding of all aspects of the boat, the race and the roles onboard.
WATCH CAPTAIN The crew splits into two groups or ‘watches’, with a watch captain who leads and directs the crew on watch with him. The watch captain consults with the navigator throughout the watch in order to decide any course changes or tactical decisions. He will also make decisions about which sails to use in order to maximize speed and performance.
PITMAN The pitman, as the name suggests, is found in the pit (lower deck) of the boat, this is the section that controls the sails. Their role is crucial as they are often the link between the other areas of the boat, working in combination with the bowman, trimmers and drivers.
BOWMAN The bowman can be found at the front (bow) of the boat and has one of the most full-on positions onboard. It is an all action role, which involves hoisting, dropping and controlling the sails and means that they need to be agile, strong, have the ability to think on their feet and react quickly.
MEDIA CREW MEMBER The boat’s onboard journalist who is not allowed to help sail the boat but can cook and clean for the crew. His main role is to cover the race on a daily basis through written dailies, video and photographs.
Shore Manager Managing Director Marine Meteorologist Logistics Electronics Manager Sailmakers x2 Chef / Nutritionist Assistant Chef Boat Builders x4 Diver Riggers x2 Reserve Crew Hydraulics/ Systems Weather / Data Analysis Physio Chief Operating Officer Accountant
Has worked on three America’s Cups and one Volvo Ocean Race and was sailmaker to Emirates Team New Zealand during the winning TP52 campaign.
ADRIAN GRAY BOAT BUILDER
A qualified industrial engineer, he represented Spain at the 2004 Olympics and has competed in two America’s Cups. This will be his fifth Volvo Ocean Race.
One of sailing’s rising stars and winner of the 2009 World Match Racing Tour . He was recently named 2010 New Zealand Sailor of the Year. This will be his first Volvo Ocean Race.
A very talented sailmaker, Matthew is no stranger to this race; he was part of the sail programme for the Telefonica team during the 2008–09 race.
Adrian has three America’s Cup campaigns on his CV. He was part of the Puma shore team in 2008–09 and he joins Camper for his second Volvo Ocean Race.
PETER BRITT BOAT BUILDER
BEN TAPPER BOAT BUILDER
Peter has experienced the VO70 both in 2005–6 with Movistar and he was brought in by Puma’s shore team at several stopovers during the 2008–09 race.
Formerly a boat builder at Cookson Boats, Ben has been part of the Camper build team and this will be his first Volvo Ocean Race.
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ANDREW McCLEAN CO-NAVIGATOR / PITMAN
TONY RAE PITMAN / TRIMMER
GUY ENDEAN BOAT BUILDER / DIVER
JAMES GORDON RIGGER
A qualified mechanical engineer, he was part of the winning Emirates Team New Zealand team during the Louis Vuitton Cup in 2007. This will be his second Volvo Ocean Race.
A professional yachtsman for over 20 years, he has competed in numerous America’s Cups and has won this race on two previous occasions. This will be his third Volvo Ocean Race.
This will be Guy’s first Volvo Ocean Race. As a qualified diver he will be in charge of cleaning the boat when it’s in the water, as well as his boat building duties.
James will work alongside Nick Burridge to look after all the rigging onboard Camper, this is his first Volvo Ocean Race.
NICK BURRIDGE RIGGER / RESERVE CREW
STU McLACHLAN HYDRAULICS / SYSTEMS
A sailor and rigger, Nick is a veteran of several Sydney Hobart and Fastnet races and six Maxi World Championships. This will be his first Volvo Ocean Race.
Stu was boat captain for Telefonica in the 2005–06 race, for the W Hotels IMOCA Open 60 and for Renault ZE during the last Barcelona World Race.
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THE SHORE TEAM
DRIVER / TRIMMER
A veteran of five Volvo Ocean Races and five America’s Cup campaigns, Kevin oversees the operational side of the team for Emirates Team New Zealand.
MATTHEW HIBBARD SAILMAKER
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RICHARD KIFF SAILMAKER
ADAM MINOPRIO DRIVER
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GALWAY
KEVIN SHOEBRIDGE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
ROBERTO BERMUDEZ DE CASTRO DRIVER
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SKIPPER
ROGER BADHAM MARINE METEOROLOGIST
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A world respected meteorologist, Roger has been involved in numerous round the world races and is New Zealand Olympic Yachting Team meteorologist.
VOLVO OPEN 70
THE SAILING TEAM
SHORE TEAM
WILL OXLEY NAVIGATOR
MICHAEL PAMMENTER BOWMAN / BOAT CAPTAIN
JESS SWEENEY WEATHER / DATA ANALYSIS
GREG LEWIS ELECTRONICS MANAGER
A marine scientist by profession who has spent 18 years working on the Great Barrier Reef, he has more than 200,000 nautical miles of ocean racing on his back. This will be his third Volvo Ocean Race.
A finance and economics graduate and an accomplished sailor, he was the youngest sailor in the last race. This will be his second Volvo Ocean Race.
Jess will will provide navigation and meteorological support for Camper during the race, drawing on her background in applied mathematics and meteorology.
This will be Greg’s first Volvo Ocean Race but he has been part of Emirates Team New Zealand since 2004 and brings over 20 years experience to the team.
PAUL WILSON PHYSIOTHERAPIST
JESS LYNSKEY CHEF / NUTRITIONIST
Paul has worked as a physio for sports teams including the New Zealand Olympic team and the All Blacks. He joined Emirates Team New Zealand in 2004.
Jess worked for Telefonica during the 2005–06 race and Puma in 2008–09. Jess is in charge of all the food the crew will take onboard during the race.
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DARYL WISLANG BOWMAN
HAMISH HOOPER MEDIA CREW MEMBER
GENEVIEVE HOLE ASSISTANT CHEF
STEPH STUBBS ACCOUNTANT
A sail maker by trade who started sailing when he was ten, he was a key member of the sail management team in the 32nd America’s Cup with United Internet Team Germany. This will be his third Volvo Ocean Race.
With a background in TV commercials and advertising he has been increasingly involved in sailing television work. This will be his first Volvo Ocean Race.
Feeding hungry sailing and shore crew at stopovers is a big task, and Genevieve steps in to back-up chef Jess Lynskey. It’s her first Volvo Ocean Race.
With a background on the accounting side of banking, retail and multi-media, Steph will manage Camper’s day-to-day finances around the world.
SAIL CONFIGURATIONS
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Mainsail & Number 2 Jib
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Mainsail & A2
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Mainsail & Masthead
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Mainsail & A3
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Mainsail & Number 4 Jib
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Mainsail & Fractional
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Mainsail & Number 1 Jib
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