Louis Balcaen

In: Belgium

Nationality: Belgian 

Legs sailed in this edition: 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
In-Port Races: Cape Town, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Itajaí, Newport, Cardiff, Gothenburg, The Hague

Who he is: Started sailing when he was six and went from dinghy sailing to bigger boats – that’s how he met Bekking. Born in the Flemish part of Belgium, Louis was sailing full time when he joined Team Brunel in January 2014.

Previous Volvo Ocean Races:
2014-15 Team Brunel