Guest Peter Marsh Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 For anyone who knows Brad Marsh but hadn't heard this news.. "It's rare to see a boat competing in the Volvo Ocean Race which doesn't have any New Zealanders aboard. The Groupama Sailing Team is no exception to the rule with the arrival of Brad Marsh, aged 27. A member of Ericsson's shore crew and a sailor aboard the Class America Team New Zealand during the Louis Vuitton Cup, he's very determined: 'I was very enthusiastic at the idea of discovering the French aspect of ocean racing as well as the French culture. The way a project is managed is so different. The French concentrate a great deal on the detail; they're extremely focused. It's very interesting to be able to witness it from the inside and to learn alongside people like Franck Cammas.' Brad will be a bowman and in charge of the rigging. According to Franck: 'Brad has recently arrived in the team. He was a member of Ericsson 3's shore crew so he hasn't sailed in the race. However, he's an enthusiastic sailor who will work in a complicated and at times dangerous position, where he'll need courage. I think he has that.' Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Go Marshy! Frank thinks you have courage - oh he's gonna have fun with you! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Great news for Brad - really pleased for him as I know he has been working on this ambition for quite a while. You thinking about going too, Pete?? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Peter Marsh Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 We intend going to Alicante in Oct '11 to watch the start and then to Galway in Jul '12 to watch the finish. Very exciting.. Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 322 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Welcome to the "Proud Parents Club" The second half and I have been to; Cowes for the start of the 01/02 race Auckland 02 Melbourne for the 05/06 race Gotenburg for the finish The finish is not to be missed. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Peter Marsh Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Its a pretty good feeling... Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I was happy when he won the Aniversary Day Opti Green Fleet regatta. Can't imagine how you guys feel... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 What a great thread. Congratulations to all the kiwis named in the Volvo teams recently. Pretty cool to see Phil Harmer in there too. I'm taking my young daughters twilight racing tonight. It's time to get them focussed! Maybe I'll get to welcome them to Galway or Hobart one day. Link to post Share on other sites
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