Wouter Verbraak off Team Vestas Wind
Nothing like getting the support of your team in difficult times...
Wouter Verbraak, navigator on Team Vestas Wind, which of course run into a remote reef mid-Indian Ocean on leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race, has been asked by the team to stand down when they make their return to the race in Lisbon prior to the start of leg 8 in early June.
Verbraak writes: "I am very sad to announce that I have been notified that I will not continue with Team Vestas Wind. I respect Chris Nicholson’s decision and wish the team the very, very best of luck with the hard work ahead of them in the Volvo Ocean Race
I would have very much wanted wanted to help the team get back in the race again and contribute to their success in the last parts of the race.
"On a personal note I am looking forward to the new sailing challenges that are coming up for me in the months ahead and want to keep sharing the passion that I have for this great sport with you all.
"Someone recently told me: "Life is not about how many breaths you take, but about the moments that take your breath away.” I am looking forward to the new breathless moments to come. Ocean racing tends to offer many of them.
"Thank you all very much for your support,
"Wouter"
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