[X] Aljaz JADEK : Skipper and co-founder.
SLO, 24, long experience ranging from European championships 99, 00, 06 first in optimist then 470 to Rolex Swan cup or Rolex Middle Sea race on larger boats. On the pogo40 BOXX, Aljaz logged 15’000 nm in 2 years of successful off-shore racing and training on the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
[X] Pierre AESCHLIMANN : Skipper and co-founder.
SUI / AUT, 40, started off-shore sailing in 1999, cumulates over 35’000nm of racing, training and cruising on multiple boats and classes (Class40, 50ft race cruisers, VOR60, Corsair Trimarans, and many more…). Pierre also manages the operations and marketing of the team.
[X] Steve RAVUSSIN : “coach” and technical ops. in France.
SUI, 40, the born sailor, winner of Route du Rum 98, Transat Jacques Vabre 01 and 07, watch captain on Groupama3 for Trophée Jules Vernes, …a world class professional sailor. BOXX Ocean Racing will also use his racing and maintenance facilities in Lorient, France.
[X] Kristian HANJSEK : coach and co-skipper.
SLO, 35, cumulates multiple racing successes solo (Transat & Sables-Acores) and double handed (Fastnet, Pavois) in the mini 650 category in addition to significant experiences on VOR60, Class40 and other categories. Kristian’s past experience will seriously contribute to our success.
[X] Jure JERMAN : meteorological support.
SLO, 43, meteorologist, world class expert in numerical modeling of weather. Jure is closely linked to off-shore racing as he supported numerous projects such as MiniTransat, Class40 (where he lead Phil Sharp to victory in the Route du Rhum) and Volvo Ocean Race.
