CHRIS BEDFORD

Short Facts

Born: June 15, 1964
Place of birth: Michigan, USA
Hometown: Boston, USA
Nationality: American
Position on the team: meteorologist
Family: married to Jeanne
Interests: aviation, music, trekking
Hidden talent: licensed pilot

Professional Background

2007 – America’s Cup, BMW Oracle Racing
2005/06 – Official meteorologist for Volvo Ocean Race
2004 – Athens Olympic Games – USA weather coach
2003 – America’s Cup, Victory Challenge & Team New Zealand
2001/02 – Volvo Ocean Race, Illbruck Challenge
2000 – America’s Cup, Young America
Sydney Olympic Games – USA weather coach
1997/98 – Volvo Ocean Race, Toshiba
1996 - Atlanta Olympic Games – USA weather coach
1995 – America’s Cup, Stars and Stripes
1992 – America’s Cup, Stars and Stripes
Barcelona Olympic Games – USA weather coach
1988 – America’s Cup, Stars and Stripes
1987 – America’s Cup, Stars and Stripes