BRAD JACKSON, Watch Captain

Short Facts

Age: 39
Family: Married
Nationality: New Zealand

Biography

Having broken the Trans Atlantic Speed Record and 24-hour speed record aboard Mai Chai IV in 2003, Brad is no stranger to travelling fast.

During his long and successful career, he competed in four Whitbread/Volvo Ocean Race campaigns, including a first-place finish in 1994 aboard New Zealand Endeavour.

Sailing Achievements

• Volvo Ocean Race, 1993-94, Helmsman/trimmer, New Zealand Endeavour, 1st place overall
• Volvo Ocean Race, 1997-98, Helmsman/trimmer, Merit Cup 2nd place overall
• Volvo Ocean Race, 2001-02, Watch Captain, Team Tyco, 4th place overall
• Volvo Ocean Race, 2005-06, Watch Captain ABN AMRO One, 1st place overall
• America's Cup, 1995, Trimmer, Tag Heuer
• America's Cup, 2006, sailing crew for NZ base, Emirates Team New Zealand