AKSEL MAGDAHL

Short Facts

Born: March 6, 1979 in Tönsberg, Norway
Hometown: Oslo
Nationality: Norweigan
Position onboard: Navigator/tactician in the Nordic crew
Family: Single. Mother and father, a sister, a half-sister and a brother-in-law
Interests: Outdoor activities including mountain sports, cycling and skiing, as well as technology and listening to music
Hidden talents: Good at practical jokes. Has a black sense of humor that can be difficult for the uninitiated to understand.

Sailing Achievements

• 2006: 2nd overall Nokia Oops Cup (multihull 60-foot); 2nd SORC; 3rd North American Championship, Farr40.
• 2005: 2nd overall Nokia Oops Cup (multihull 60-foot); 1st nationals, IMS (mainsail/tactics)
• 2004: 1st overall Nokia Oops Cup (multihull 60-foot); multihull record Faerder-Skagen; 2nd Nationals Soling
• 2003: 2nd Europeans IMS; several 1st-3rd positions with WCST.