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 Born: Bangor, Wales
Lives: Gosport, Hampshire
Class: Solo sailor and skipper of Open 60 ‘Hugo Boss’
Alex Thomson is one of the most talented and professional skippers in international yachting. At just 23 he became the youngest skipper ever to win a round-the-world yacht race, the 1998-1999 Clipper Race.
During the Defi Atlantique solo transatlantic race Alex achieved a podium finish and set a new 24 hour world speed sailing record for solo mono-hulls.
During the Barcelona World Race in February 2008, Alex smashed his own 24 hour world speed sailing record for solo mono-hulls. He also achieved an impressive 2nd place victory.
Despite being a race favourite, he faced the ultimate blow after 4 years of preparation, and was forced to retire early from the Vendée Globe 2008. Now with his boat ‘HUGO BOSS’ Open 60, Alex has his sights set on becoming the first Briton to win the much coveted Vendee Globe in 2012.
“The support I have received from Volvo has been fantastic, and the cars are brilliant to help transport all my equipment. The comfort and space in my XC90 make driving to my various business commitments a pleasure not a chore.”
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