“I am surrounded by a fantastic team of home-grown British talent. This is the first generation of British sailors that have grown up with the class. Not only do they have the resources, experience and pedigree but we know each other inside out. Across the board I look at the team and I see trust, loyalty, dedication, expertise and professionalism.” - Jonny Malbon

Boat Captain - Graham 'Gringo' Tourell

Graham is 30 years old and is based in Southampton. Originally from Nottingham in the Midlands, it was his love of windsurfing that first...
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Head Boat Builder - Ian 'Mucky' McCabe

Ian, or 'Mucky' as he is affectionately known in the sailing community, is a boat builder by trade. He is always the guy covered in paint, grease...
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AOR II Hardware/Bowman - Gareth Rowley

Gareth is originally from South Africa but moved to Southampton 6 years ago to pursue his career in yachting and to take...
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Sail Co-ordinator - Craig 'Scottie' Bowie

Craig Bowie is the latest member to join the Artemis Ocean Racing (AOR) team, having joined in July 2007 as the 'Sails Coordinator'.
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Shore Team Boat Builder - Rob Dudden

Rob joins the Artemis Ocean Racing (AOR) shore team to complete the race preparation of the new Open 60 AOR II for Jonny Malbon’s Vendee Globe campaign.
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AOR I Boat Captain - Simon 'Lovely' Clay

Simon, better known as Lovely in the sailing world, started sailing at a young age on dingys and cruising with family.
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AOR I Nipper - Mike Ferguson

Mike is 25 years of age and originally from Bangor, Northern Ireland. He started sailing at the age of 9.
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AOR I Crew - Andy Tourell

Andy brings a strong personality and a competitive streak to Artemis Ocean Racing, locking horns at any opportunity with his older brother Graham ‘Gringo’ Tourell.
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