Chen Jinhao 'Horace'

Date of birth: 15 February 1992

In: Guangdong, China

Nationality: Chinese

Legs sailed in this edition: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11
In-Port Races: Alicante, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Auckland, Itajaí, Newport, Gothenburg, The Hague

Something about him that you don’t know: After finishing the Volvo Ocean Race in 2014-15, Horace went on to create a sailing club for young people in China called Unione Sailing Club. Educating people about the sport is his other passion alongside racing in the Volvo Ocean Race.

Who he is: Horace grew up by the sea in Shenzen and has sailed all his life. He had already taken part in the America’s Cup World Series and the Extreme Sailing Series before being selected for Dongfeng Race Team in the 2014-15 edition and racing seven legs.

Previous Volvo Ocean Races: 
2014-15 Dongfeng Race Team