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Neal McDonald is the new skipper of ASSA ABLOY
Author: Volvo Ocean Race Media
As of today Dutchman Roy Heiner is leaving the ASSA ABLOY campaign in the Volvo Ocean Race. The syndicate management has decided that the best thing for the team's performance is for Heiner to hand over the task of skipper.
Neal McDonald from the UK will take over as skipper for the second leg from Cape Town to Sydney. McDonald is recognized as one of the world's best sailors with an impressive record in ocean racing and short course tactics.
Heiner comments: "Leading an ocean race crew must be one of the most difficult jobs in the world. The guys on board ASSA ABLOY are very competent and strong individuals but I have come to the conclusion that my leadership approach does not bring the very best out of this particular team."
"It has been a great experience to be part of the crew of ASSA ABLOY during this first leg. Under these circumstances I am honoured to take on the challenge to skipper the boat when we leave Cape Town next week", says Neal McDonald.
ASSA ABLOY Racing Team Project Director Richard Brisius commented: "Roy has been a key person in the crucial preparation of this campaign and an excellent representative of ASSA ABLOY and the Volvo Ocean Race. It is therefore sad that he will not see this race through to its end. We have
however a highly qualified sailing team and have together with the crew full confidence in Neal McDonald as skipper of ASSA ABLOY.
More Information:
- YachtsandYachting.com Volvo Ocean Race Information Page
- www.VolvoOceanRace.org
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