ABU DHABI OCEAN RACING
VOLVO OCEAN RACE 2011-2012
Hired as a sailor- Bowman and boat captain. Wade was stationed at Persico, the builders in Italy for the final 4 months of the build. He was heavily Involved in internal and external layout of the boat to facilitate easy maintenance, servicing and usability in the Volvo Ocean Race, recognised as the toughest race in the world on both boats and people. Wade's role was to oversee the maintenance and changes required on the VOLVO 70 on a daily basis before the race and on a leg, maintain and repair the systems onboard. He carried composite spares, hydraulic, rigging, electronic, plumbing, you name it, to fix anything on the go.
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IAN WALKER – AMERICAS CUP SKIPPER, VOLVO OCEAN RACE SKIPPER AND OLYMPIC MEDALIST
Sailor and Boat Captain:
“Ever since Wade joined our team in the last Volvo Ocean Race he was totally committed and was a valued team member. He never complained at being asked to sail outside of his normal role onboard and he also took his duties as boat captain very seriously. Wade is a versatile crew member and this versatility, and his physical strength were a real asset on the Volvo 70s. Wade could always be counted on when needed which in the Volvo Ocean race is fairly often!”