Hugo Boss

UK born and based Alex Thomson, skipper of Hugo Boss, is a major new talent in international yachting.  He first hit the headlines in the 1998-99 Clipper Race when, at the age of 24, he became the youngest skipper ever to win a round the world race. Then, two years later, he took line honours in the Round Britain and Ireland Race. 

Following a 2nd place in the 2002 Transat Jacques Varbre, Alex came in a close 3rd in the 2003 Defi Atlantique, establishing yet another record in the process, this time a new world speed record for solo monohulls, covering 468 miles in a 24 hour period at an average boat speed of 19.5 knots. 

For this year's Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Alex will be joined by local Australian and fellow Vendee Globe 2004-5 competitor Nick Moloney, Olympic silver medallist Simon Hiscocks, Hobart-born Team New Zealand sailmaker Dick Parker and renowned navigator and meteorologist Chris Tibbs.

Link here (Flash) or here (ASF format) for an interview with Alex Thomson prior to the start

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