Brad Farrand

Date of Birth: 20 July 1988

In: Kerikeri, New Zealand

Legs sailed in this edition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
In-Port Races: Alicante, Lisbon, Cape Town, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Auckland, Itajaí, Newport, Cardiff, Gothenburg, The Hague

Something about him that you don't know: Brad has two sailing heroes: Volvo Ocean Race legend Sir Peter Blake, and his old sailing coach, Derry Godbert.

Who he is: Although racing in his first Volvo Ocean Race, Brad brings plenty of professional campaign experience from the Extreme Sailing Series and World Match Racing Tour, along with bucket loads of energy and enthusiasm. He was first introduced to sailing as a child by his parents and has since established himself as one of the professional sailing world's top prospects.